Summary

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services received a $1,162,673 Formula Grant award 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) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This grant funds the development and implementation of independent living programs and support services designed to assist youth who have experienced foster care in achieving successful transitions into adulthood and self-sufficiency. As the designated state agency for administering federal child welfare programs, PA DHS utilizes Chafee funding to deliver targeted services that prepare foster youth for independent living, including life skills training, educational support, employment assistance, and other transitional services.

The award represents Pennsylvania's proportional allocation under the formula grant structure, which distributes funding to states and eligible Indian Tribes based on their foster care populations and service needs. PA DHS administers this funding through a statewide service delivery network that includes sub-awards to county agencies, community-based organizations, and local implementing agencies, ensuring comprehensive program reach across the Commonwealth. Annual program plans are due to the Children's Bureau by June 30 each year, with approval completed by September 30, and quarterly draws are available against the state's annual allotment for eligible program expenditures.