The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded the Pascua Yaqui Tribe $671,621 on October 1, 2025, under the Foster Care Title IV-E program (CFDA 93.658), a block grant funding formula-based awards to states, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations to provide safe and stable out-of-home care for children under the jurisdiction of tribal child welfare agencies.
The award funds foster care services in Arizona for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. As a federally recognized Native American tribe with over 20,000 enrolled members, the Pascua Yaqui Tribe operates a comprehensive governmental entity delivering health care, social services, education, public safety, and cultural preservation programs. This award obligates $671,621 to support the tribe's foster care operations.