Federal Grant Award Summary

The West Virginia Department of Human Services received a Formula Grant award of $645,463.00 from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (CFDA 93.674). The award, issued on October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2027, funds the state's implementation of independent living programs and support services for youth transitioning out of the foster care system. Formula grants under this program are distributed to states and eligible Indian Tribes based on their foster care populations and documented needs to support youth in achieving self-sufficiency and successful transitions to adulthood.

The funding enables West Virginia to provide targeted financial and programmatic support services to foster youth and young adults, including independent living assistance, skills development, and transitional support necessary to facilitate their successful entry into adulthood. As a formula grant recipient meeting federal entitlement requirements, the state will receive quarterly award disbursements through the Division of Payment Management and is required to submit annual program plans to the Children's Bureau for approval by September 30th each year. All expenditures and program activities must maintain compliance with the Uniform Guidance standards outlined in 2 CFR Part 200.