Federal Grant Award Summary

The Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACF) awarded Puerto Rico Department of The Family $706,579 under the Child Abuse and Neglect State Grants program (CFDA 93.669) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030. This formula grant supports the enhancement and operation of Puerto Rico's child protective services system, including intake, assessment, screening, and investigation protocols for child abuse and neglect reports; risk and safety assessment procedures; training for child protective services workers and mandated reporters; prevention programs addressing child abuse and neglect; cross-agency collaboration procedures among child protection, domestic violence, and other services; and services to disabled infants with life-threatening conditions. The award also funds identification and referral of at-risk children to community resources, criminal record checks for prospective foster and adoptive parents, support for Citizen Review Panels, and prevention activities including services to children with prenatal drug exposure.

As Puerto Rico's territorial social services pass-through entity, the Department of The Family will allocate portions of this formula grant to municipalities, county governments, local nonprofits, and community-based organizations across Puerto Rico to deliver child welfare services and administrative functions. All grant activities must comply with the Uniform Guidance requirements under 45 CFR Parts 75 and 200, along with HHS-specific provisions, with quarterly reporting and strategic planning requirements.