Federal Grant Award Summary

The Maryland Department of Human Services received a formula grant award of $1.92 million from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families under the Child Abuse and Neglect State Grants program (CFDA 93.669), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030. This funding supports the development and enhancement of Maryland's child protective services system through a comprehensive range of activities including the intake, assessment, screening, and investigation of child abuse and neglect reports; implementation of risk and safety assessment protocols; and training for child protective services workers and mandated reporters.

The award finances programs and procedures designed to identify, prevent, and treat child abuse and neglect, as well as collaboration initiatives among child protection services, domestic violence, and other state agencies. Additionally, the funding supports services to disabled infants with life-threatening conditions and their families, prevention activities addressing infants born with prenatal drug exposure, criminal record checks for prospective foster and adoptive parents, and support for Citizen Review Panels. As a formula grant recipient, Maryland is required to submit annual plan updates by June 30 each year, with approval by the Children's Bureau completed by September 30 prior to fund disbursement.