Federal Grant Award Summary

The Florida Department of Children and Families received a formula grant award of $1,451,723 from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) 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 the delivery of independent living and transitional services to youth aging out of Florida's foster care system. The program provides targeted financial and programmatic support to help foster youth achieve successful transitions to adulthood and self-sufficiency across Florida's 67 counties.

Under this formula grant, the Florida Department of Children and Families implements comprehensive support services designed to facilitate youth independence and personal development as they transition from foster care. The agency partners with over 50 local non-profit organizations and community-based entities to deliver these services, which may include independent living skills training, financial literacy assistance, educational support, housing assistance, and connections to employment and mental health resources. Funding is distributed on a quarterly basis, with each quarterly disbursement not to exceed one-fourth of the state's annual allotment, and all expenditures must comply with applicable federal uniform guidance requirements under 2 CFR Part 200.