Federal Grant Award Summary

The District of Columbia Government's Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) received a Formula Grant award of $272,998 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Children Youth and Families 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 award supports the implementation of independent living programs and transition services designed to assist youth aging out of the foster care system in achieving successful transitions to adulthood and self-sufficiency.

Under this formula grant, CFSA delivers comprehensive support services to youth with foster care experience, including education and training vouchers, skills development programming, housing assistance, and related support services necessary for independent living. The agency functions as the primary awardee and administering entity for the District, distributing resources to local providers and community organizations to ensure equitable access to transitional services across Washington, D.C. The funding is allocated on a quarterly basis according to the District's entitlement formula and supports the execution of CFSA's annual independent living plan, which undergoes formal approval by the Children's Bureau by September 30 each year.