Federal Grant Award Summary

The Connecticut Department of Children & Families received a formula grant award of $468,160 from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families under the Chafee Education and Training Vouchers Program (CFDA 93.599), effective October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2027. This award provides educational and training vouchers to support postsecondary education and training opportunities for youth who have experienced foster care at age 14 or older, including those who have aged out of the foster care system or have been adopted. The program operates through quarterly fund distributions and requires Connecticut to maintain a five-year plan with annual updates to coordinate services with other federally assisted programs serving the same population.

The funding enables the Department of Children & Families to deliver comprehensive educational support services to Connecticut's eligible youth, helping them access vocational training, college education, and other postsecondary educational pathways. Administration of the program requires compliance with federal administrative requirements outlined in 45 CFR Part 75, including record-keeping standards and coordination protocols with other child welfare and educational support initiatives across state agencies.