The new mexico children, youth and families department intends toutilizethe FY 2025 title II formula grants program funds to support local providers serving youth at risk ofor already in the…

The Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention awarded the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department $643,204 on July 1, 2026, under the Title II Formula Grants Program (CFDA 16.540) to support local providers serving youth at risk of or already in the juvenile justice system.

The award funds expansion of access to mental health and substance use treatment, prevention and intervention services in school settings, tribal youth services, services for youth exiting detention, and community-based supports. Project activities include funding local and statewide initiatives, supporting the state advisory group, compiling data to identify youth needs, and monitoring program progress and outcomes.

The recipient organization, a division of the New Mexico Department of Children headquartered in Santa Fe, administers juvenile justice and child welfare programs throughout New Mexico's 33 counties in collaboration with state agencies, tribal entities, local juvenile justice boards, county governments, and nonprofit service providers.

Performance period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030, with place of performance in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

The new mexico children, youth and families department intends toutilizethe FY 2025 title II formula grants program funds to support local providers serving youth at risk ofor already in the juvenile justice system. The program aims to expand access to services, including mental health and substance use treatment, prevention and intervention services in school settings, tribalyouthservices, services for youth exiting detention, and community-based supports.project activitiesinclude funding local and statewide initiatives, supporting the state advisory group, compiling data toidentifyyouth needs, and monitoring program progress and outcomes.