Federal Grant Award Summary

The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) Division of Finance received a Formula Grant award of $4.66 million from the Administration on Children Youth and Families (ACF) under the MaryLee Allen Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program (CFDA 93.556). The award, dated October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2027, funds the delivery of supportive family services designed to prevent child maltreatment among at-risk families and ensure children's safety within their homes throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Under this biennial funding cycle, VDSS administers a comprehensive array of child welfare and family preservation services, including child abuse prevention, foster care support, adoption assistance, and community-based family stability initiatives. As a formula grant recipient, VDSS implements these services in coordination with local government agencies, community organizations, and nonprofit partners across Virginia's diverse communities. The funding supports VDSS's role as the state's primary administrator of federal child welfare programs, enabling the agency to maintain continuity of critical services for vulnerable families and children while meeting federal compliance requirements established under 45 CFR Part 75.