The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded $3,072,176.08 to the Department of Human Services Colorado on October 1, 2025, under the MaryLee Allen Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program (CFDA 93.556), a formula grant supporting family services delivery through September 30, 2027.
The program funds supportive family services designed to prevent child maltreatment among families at risk and assure children's safety within the home. The Department of Human Services Colorado administers the award in Colorado and frequently sub-awards portions to local governments, non-profit organizations, and community service providers to expand service reach across the state. The recipient's federal grant portfolio encompasses mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, crisis intervention, housing assistance, child welfare services, and support for vulnerable populations including children, families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.
Formula awards under this program require submission of a five-year agency plan jointly developed by the Administration for Children and Families and the state, with annual plan updates due June 30 each year and approval or disapproval by the Children's Bureau due September 30 each year. Funds are awarded following plan approval. The assistance type is formula grant.