Foster-2026 - foster care

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded the Oregon Department of Human Services $416.848 million on October 1, 2025 under the Foster Care Title IV-E block grant program (CFDA 93.658), with performance through September 30, 2026 in Oregon.

Title IV-E Foster Care provides funding to states for safe and stable out-of-home care for children under state or tribal child welfare agency jurisdiction. The Oregon Department of Human Services routes Title IV-E funding to county juvenile departments and child welfare entities across Oregon to support foster care services delivery at the local level.

The state passed Title IV-E funds to five sub-recipients: Lane County Oregon, Clackamas County, Jackson County Health and Human Services, Washington County Juvenile Department, and Marion County Juvenile Department. The University of Oregon received a sub-award dated April 27, 2026 for the Oregon Tribal Motivational Interviewing Project. Oregon Family Support Network, Inc. received a sub-award dated October 11, 2024 for Parent Advisory Council implementation.

Under Title IV-E formula grant mechanics, Oregon submits quarterly expenditure estimates due July 30, October 30, January 30, and April 30 each year; the Administration for Children and Families approves or disapproves Title IV-E plans within 45 days of receipt. Awards are computed on estimated expenditures and revised to reflect only actual allowable claimed costs.