Summary

The Administration on Children, Youth and Families awarded West Virginia Department of Human Services a $50.9 million block grant under the Foster Care Title IV-E program (CFDA 93.658) for the period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This funding supports the delivery of safe and stable out-of-home care services for children under the jurisdiction of West Virginia's child welfare agency, including foster care, adoption assistance, and guardianship assistance programs. Block grant funds are distributed on a quarterly basis according to estimated and actual allowable expenditures, with the state submitting expenditure estimates and claims through the established federal reporting processes.

The Foster Care Title IV-E program is a formula grant designed to help states develop, implement, and enhance comprehensive child welfare initiatives focused on child safety, permanency, and well-being. West Virginia's allocation reflects the state's ongoing responsibilities in administering foster care services and maintaining compliance with federal child welfare requirements. Awards under this program remain effective without requiring plan renewal each year, though Title IV-E plans may be amended as necessary to reflect program modifications or changing circumstances in the state's child welfare system.