Psgp-2026 - psgp prevention services grant program

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded the Maine Department of Health and Human Services $14.638 million on October 1, 2025, under the Title IV-E Prevention Program (CFDA 93.472), a block grant providing time-limited prevention services for mental health, substance use, and in-home parenting skill-based programs for candidates for foster care and their families.

The award funds prevention services delivered statewide in Maine through October 1, 2026, serving children and families without regard to eligibility for Title IV-E foster care maintenance payments. The Maine Department of Health and Human Services distributes funding to sub-recipients providing direct services. Bethany Christian Services of Northern New England delivers statewide intensive family preservation and reunification support services using the Homebuilders model, providing in-home crisis intervention, counseling, and life-skills education to families at moderate to high risk of child abuse or neglect where children are candidates for foster care entry. Maine Children's Trust Inc. delivers home visiting services using the Parents as Teachers evidence-based model through local implementing agencies.

Title IV-E Prevention Program awards are formula grants to eligible agencies with approved five-year Title IV-E plans. Recipients draw down funds through quarterly federal financial reports submitted to the Division of Payment Management and must maintain financial and programmatic records in accordance with 45 CFR Part 75.