Federal Grant Award Summary

The Florida Department of Children and Families received a Social Services Block Grant (SSBG, CFDA 93.667) award of $73.2 million from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. As a formula-based allocation, this award enables Florida to deliver a comprehensive range of tailored social services addressing the state's vulnerable populations across its 67 counties. The funding supports critical service areas including child welfare, adult protective services, mental health services, substance abuse prevention and treatment, nutrition assistance, emergency shelter operations, rapid re-housing support, child abuse prevention, and domestic violence victim services.

The Department of Children and Families distributes SSBG funds through partnerships with over 50 local non-profit organizations, community mental health centers, housing authorities, and managing entities to implement these essential services. The program operates with significant programmatic flexibility, allowing the state to allocate resources based on identified community needs while maintaining compliance with federal reporting requirements, including Pre-Expenditure Reports and Intended Use Plans due June 1 and September 1 annually. Funds are distributed quarterly upon federal acceptance of required documentation, enabling Florida to reduce dependency, promote self-sufficiency, and protect vulnerable individuals from neglect, abuse, and exploitation.