Formula Grant 2602NMCILP

The Administration on Children, Youth and Families awarded New Mexico's Department of Children, Youth & Families a formula grant of $230,397.00 under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (CFDA 93.674) for the performance period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. This award supports the state's implementation of independent living programs and transition services for youth aging out of the foster care system, enabling them to achieve successful transitions into adulthood and self-sufficiency.

As the designated state agency administering this program across New Mexico's 33 counties, the Department of Children, Youth & Families will utilize these formula grant funds to deliver targeted financial and programmatic support services to foster youth in transition. The funding allocation is determined by a formula based on the state's foster care population and needs, with quarterly disbursements available up to one-fourth of the annual allotment. The recipient must submit annual program plans by June 30th each year for approval by the Children's Bureau and maintain comprehensive records documenting all expenditures in accordance with federal administrative requirements.