The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families has awarded a $7,395,182 Community Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.569) to the New Mexico Department of Human Services. This 2-year Formula Grant, running from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026, will support the delivery of a wide range of anti-poverty programs and services by the Department of Human Services and its community-based partners. Key services to be provided include employment training, early...
The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded a $51,950,728 Child Support Services block grant (CFDA 93.563) to the New Mexico Department of Human Services (NMDHS) for the period of October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. The grant funds will be used by NMDHS to enforce child support obligations, locate absent parents, establish paternity, and obtain child, spousal, and medical support orders to ensure children receive adequate financial support. Key...
The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded a $282,600 Block Grant to the New Mexico Department of Children, Youth and Families from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2025 under the Children's Justice Grants to States program (CFDA #93.643). The funding supports the state's efforts to improve the assessment and investigation of suspected child abuse and neglect cases, including cases of sexual abuse and exploitation, in a manner that limits...
The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded a $1.27 million Formula Grant to the Children Youth & Families Department of the New Mexico Department of Children, Youth and Families for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2026. The grant was awarded under the Child Abuse and Neglect State Grants program (CFDA #93.669) to assist the state in supporting and improving its child protective services system. Specifically, the funding...
The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded a $4,991,344 Block Grant to the Children Youth & Families Department of the State of New Mexico from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2025. The grant funding supports the Family Violence Prevention and Services/Domestic Violence Shelter and Supportive Services program (CFDA #93.671), which aims to increase public awareness and support for primary and secondary prevention of family violence....
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded a $3,479,583.00 Fiscal Year 2025 Guardianship Assistance Program (CFDA 93.090) block grant to the Children Youth & Families New Mexico DEP. The purpose of this block grant is to provide financial support and services to state agencies to facilitate permanent legal guardianship arrangements for children in the child welfare system, with a focus on supporting relative guardians. The funding will...
The federal Formula Grant award in the amount of $1,207,842.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families under the MaryLee Allen Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program (CFDA 93.556). The grant supports the Children Youth & Families New Mexico DEP, a state government entity, in delivering child welfare, youth services, and family support programs in New Mexico. Key products and services funded through this award include...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families awarded a $94,320,026 Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575) to the State of New Mexico's Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD). This multi-year block grant, with a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, will enable ECECD to provide a wide range of essential child care services and early childhood programs across New Mexico. Key activities funded...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded a $5,719,112 Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667) to the State of Alaska Department of Family and Community Services. This 2-year formula grant, with a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026, enables the state agency to deliver a range of critical social services tailored to the needs of Alaska's residents, particularly vulnerable populations such as children, youth,...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded a $36,288,482 Adoption Assistance block grant to the Children Youth & Families New Mexico DEP, a state government entity, for the period of October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. This federal grant program (CFDA 93.659) provides funding to state and tribal child welfare agencies to support the adoption of children with special needs who cannot be reunited with their families. The grant enables...