Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The North Carolina Administrative Office of Court Systems received a $1,030,929 formula grant award from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) under the State Court Improvement Program (CFDA 93.586) for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. This award supports the NCAOC's efforts to enhance the quality and effectiveness of court processes related to child welfare, family preservation, and adoption proceedings throughout North Carolina's state and tribal courts.

Under this award, the NCAOC will design and implement comprehensive assessments to identify barriers to timely and effective decision-making in child welfare cases, with the goal of improving legal representation and judicial practices. The funding enables the court system to strengthen court management information systems, provide targeted training for court professionals, enhance victim advocacy services, and develop evidence-based screening and assessment practices. These improvements directly support the safety, permanency, and well-being of children involved in the child welfare judicial system while promoting more efficient and effective court operations across the state.