Federal Block Grant Award Summary

The Florida Department of Children and Families received a $1,027,454 block grant award from the Administration on Aging under the Elder Justice Act – Adult Protective Services program (CFDA 93.698), effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2028. This two-year formula grant funds the enhancement and expansion of adult protective services (APS) capacity to investigate reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation targeting older adults and adults with disabilities. Allowable uses of funding include activities designed to strengthen the state's ability to receive and investigate allegations of elder maltreatment.

The APS program serves as a critical component of Florida's elder justice infrastructure, supporting coordinated systems that protect vulnerable populations across the state's 67 counties. Award funds support capacity-building initiatives including the establishment of multidisciplinary case review teams, development of culturally appropriate policies and protocols, implementation of secure data tracking systems, training for service providers and community members, and connection of victims to essential support services. The grant enables the state agency to enhance inter-agency coordination and expand provider competency in identifying and responding to elder abuse and exploitation.