The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services $3,453,497 on October 1, 2025, under the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services Program (CFDA 93.645), a formula grant supporting state child welfare and family services delivery.
The award funds coordinated child and family services delivered through community-based agencies across Nebraska. The recipient administers the program statewide, with performance through September 30, 2027. The program purpose emphasizes state flexibility in developing and expanding coordinated services while ensuring engagement of community-based providers.
Recipients must submit a five-year agency plan jointly developed with HHS, with annual updates due June 30 each year. Approval or disapproval occurs within 60 days of plan receipt, by September 30 of each year. Post-approval, the Division of Payment Management establishes a draw-down account. The recipient operates under 45 CFR Part 75 Subpart F, maintaining all records per 45 CFR 75.361–365, and follows regulations at 45 CFR Parts 1355 and 1357 and ACF Program Instructions ACYF-CB-PI-24-02 and ACYF-CB-PI-24-03. The award is subject to OMB Guidance in 2 CFR part 200 as codified in 45 CFR Part 75.