Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Human Services Colorado received a Formula Grant award of $423,134 from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (CFDA 93.674). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, supports Colorado's implementation of independent living services and transitional support programs for youth aging out of the foster care system. The funding enables the state to provide targeted services that facilitate successful transitions to adulthood and self-sufficiency for foster youth, with awards distributed quarterly up to one-fourth of the state's annual allotment.

As a state-level administrator of this federal program, the Department of Human Services Colorado utilizes the formula grant funding to deliver comprehensive transitional services directly and through sub-awards to local governments, non-profit organizations, and community service providers throughout the state. These services support foster youth in achieving independent living skills, employment preparation, educational advancement, housing stability, and other critical supports necessary for successful adult functioning. The department maintains detailed records of all expenditures in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance) and submits annual program plans for approval by the Administration for Children and Families by September 30 each year.