The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded the State of Wisconsin Department of Children and Families $739,227 on October 1, 2025, under the Chafee Education and Training Vouchers Program (CFDA 93.599).
The award funds vouchers for postsecondary education and training available to youth who have experienced foster care at age 14 or older, who have aged out of foster care, or who have been adopted from care. The funding period runs through September 30, 2027, with performance in Wisconsin. Funds disburse quarterly in amounts up to one-fourth of the state's annual allotment. DCF must submit a five-year state plan with annual updates due by June 30, with approval or disapproval by September 30 each year. The plan coordinates Education and Training Voucher services with other federal or federally assisted programs serving the same population. The award is classified as a formula grant.