Federal Grant Award Summary: Foster Care Title IV-E Block Grant

The Oklahoma Department of Human Services received a $35.9 million Foster Care Title IV-E Block Grant (CFDA 93.658) from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This block grant supports the delivery of safe and stable out-of-home care services for children under the jurisdiction of Oklahoma's state child welfare agency, including foster care, adoption assistance, and guardianship assistance programs. The funding enables the state to maintain and enhance its foster care system infrastructure, improve child safety and permanency outcomes, and support the well-being of children, youth, and families involved in the child welfare system.

As the administering state agency, OK DHS distributes these federal funds through an extensive network of sub-recipients including community organizations, non-profits, tribes, and local entities to implement foster care programs across Oklahoma. The block grant operates under a formula-based funding structure with quarterly award distributions determined by estimated and actual allowable expenditures. OK DHS's comprehensive approach to foster care administration aligns with the Title IV-E program's objectives of developing, implementing, and enhancing child welfare services across the state.