Cooperative Agreement 90CY7652

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families awarded a $330,246 Cooperative Agreement to Crisis Center, Inc. (doing business as Listening Ear Crisis Center) under the Basic Center Program (CFDA 93.623). This three-year grant, beginning on September 30, 2024, will fund the provision of emergency shelter, crisis intervention, counseling, family reunification assistance, and referrals for healthcare and social services to runaway and homeless youth under 18 years old in rural Michigan communities. Listening Ear Crisis Center, a non-profit organization, has previously received multiple grants from HHS to support transitional housing, independent living skills training, and outreach services for at-risk rural youth. This Cooperative Agreement award will allow the organization to continue delivering critical, comprehensive support to prevent vulnerable young people from entering law enforcement, child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice systems.