The Maryland Department of Human Services was awarded a $440,769 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families under the Child Welfare Research Training or Demonstration program (CFDA 93.648). The grant award, effective September 30, 2024, will support the "Maryland Indigenous Family Partnership" project over a four-year period through September 29, 2028.
The project aims to advance child welfare practices, particularly for American Indian and Alaska Native children and families in Maryland, through research, demonstration, and implementation initiatives. The grant funding will be used to develop and pilot innovative, culturally appropriate interventions to improve child welfare outcomes, such as maintaining family connections, preventing child removal, and enhancing overall child and family well-being. The project will also focus on strengthening state-tribal partnerships and implementing best practices aligned with the Indian Child Welfare Act.
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