Federal Block Grant Award Summary

The Administration on Children, Youth and Families awarded $89.77 million to the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services (DFPS) under the Foster Care Title IV-E program (CFDA 93.658) for the fiscal year 2026 (award date October 1, 2025; completion date September 30, 2026). This block grant supports comprehensive foster care services and child welfare initiatives across Texas, enabling the state to provide safe and stable out-of-home care for children under the jurisdiction of the state child welfare agency. DFPS utilizes these funds to deliver foster care placements, permanency planning, child protection services, and related support to vulnerable children and families throughout the state.

As a pass-through entity, DFPS distributes a substantial portion of Title IV-E funding to local government entities, nonprofit organizations, and community service providers to implement foster care and protective services at the community level. The grant supports ongoing operations of the state's foster care system, including caseworker services, foster family support, and coordination with adoption assistance and guardianship assistance programs. The block grant represents a critical component of DFPS's broader federal grant portfolio, which collectively totals over $174 million annually across child welfare programs, enabling the agency to fulfill its mission of protecting vulnerable populations and promoting child safety, permanency, and well-being.