Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

Award: FPSSCV-2026 - PSSF Caseworker Visitation Funding Agency: Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) Federal Program: MaryLee Allen Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program (CFDA 93.556) Award Amount: $280,807.00 Award Period: October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2027 Recipient: Puerto Rico Department of The Family

The Puerto Rico Department of The Family will utilize this $280,807 formula grant to support caseworker visitation activities under the MaryLee Allen Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program. This program aims to prevent child maltreatment among at-risk families and ensure children's safety within the home through supportive family services. The caseworker visitation component represents a critical service delivery mechanism within the broader child welfare and family support framework, enabling direct engagement between caseworkers and families to assess safety, provide support, and coordinate services across Puerto Rico's child welfare system.

As a territorial prime recipient of federal child welfare formula grants, the Puerto Rico Department of The Family will manage this award in compliance with 45 CFR Parts 75 and 200 (Uniform Guidance), with quarterly reporting and expenditure documentation requirements. The Department functions as the primary pass-through entity for HHS child welfare funding, delivering services directly across Puerto Rico and sub-awarding portions to local municipalities, nonprofits, and community-based organizations as needed to ensure comprehensive service coverage throughout the territory.