Federal Grant Award Summary

The State of Alaska Department of Family and Community Services received a $244,175 formula grant award 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), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. This award supports the delivery of independent living services and transitional support programs designed to assist youth aging out of Alaska's foster care system in achieving successful transitions to adulthood and self-sufficiency. The formula grant structure allocates funding proportionally based on Alaska's foster care population and documented needs.

Under this award, Alaska's DFCS administers comprehensive support services for foster youth transitioning to independent living, leveraging the funding alongside other state and federal resources. The department coordinates these services across multiple regions and facilities throughout the state, integrating Chafee Education and Training Vouchers with broader child welfare and family preservation initiatives. As a formula grant recipient, Alaska's DFCS is required to submit annual program plans by June 30 each year for Children's Bureau approval by September 30, maintain detailed expenditure records in compliance with 2 CFR Part 200, and draw down quarterly allocations up to one-fourth of the annual allotment through the Division of Payment Management.