Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The Judicial Council of California received a $3.02M formula grant from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families under the State Court Improvement Program (CFDA 93.586), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This award supports California's efforts to enhance the quality and effectiveness of court processes related to child welfare, family preservation, and adoption. The Judicial Council, operating as the Administrative Office-Courts, administers assessments and improvements across California's superior courts to identify and address barriers to timely and effective decision-making in child welfare proceedings, with a focus on strengthening legal representation and judicial practices that ensure child safety, permanency, and well-being.

The funding supports the Judicial Council's work in partnership with superior courts across multiple California counties to develop and implement court process improvements, judicial training, and systemic enhancements in the child welfare court system. Drawing on its demonstrated experience managing prior SCIP grants and related federal programs, the Judicial Council leverages this formula award to strengthen California's statewide court infrastructure and deliver services that improve outcomes in child welfare, family preservation, reunification, guardianship, and adoption proceedings through collaborative engagement with county courts and state agencies.