Cwss-2026 - child welfare social services

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded the State of Wisconsin Department of Children and Families $9.376 million under the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services Program (CFDA 93.645) on October 1, 2025.

The Stephanie Tubbs Jones program funds coordinated child and family services delivered through community-based agencies. Recipients develop five-year plans jointly with HHS that coordinate Title IV-B child welfare services with other federal and federally assisted programs serving the same populations. Wisconsin's award supports the delivery of child welfare social services across the state.

The funding period runs from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. Performance takes place in Wisconsin. The assistance type is a formula grant, which distributes funds to eligible state and tribal recipients according to an established statutory formula rather than through competitive selection.

The State of Wisconsin is the parent organization; the Department of Children and Families is the child entity receiving and administering the award. Wisconsin must submit a plan or annual update by June 30 each year, with HHS approval or disapproval due within 60 days. Funds are drawn down after plan approval through an account established by the Division of Payment Management. All records are maintained in accordance with 45 CFR 75.361–365, and ACF recipients follow the requirements in 45 CFR Part 75, which incorporates OMB Guidance in 2 CFR Part 200.