Federal Grant Award Summary

The District of Columbia Superior Court received a $299,443 State Court Improvement Program (SCIP-2026) formula grant from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. Under the State Court Improvement Program (CFDA 93.586), this funding supports the court's efforts to enhance the quality and effectiveness of child welfare court processes, legal representation, and judicial practices in family preservation, reunification, and adoption proceedings within the District of Columbia.

The Superior Court utilizes SCIP funding to assess barriers to timely and effective decision-making in child welfare cases and to implement court process improvements that strengthen the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families. As a prime recipient with a demonstrated track record in managing federal grant programs focused on victim services and family justice initiatives, the District of Columbia Superior Court applies this funding to advance child welfare system improvements within the District's judicial framework through evidence-based assessments and operational enhancements aligned with SCIP program objectives.