Federal Grant Award Summary

Youth and Family Services of North Central Oklahoma Inc. received a $350,000 project grant from the Administration for Children and Families under the Transitional Living Program (CFDA 93.550), effective September 30, 2025, through September 29, 2028. The organization delivers safe, stable residential shelter to runaway and homeless youth ages 16 to under 22 for up to 18 months (extendable to 21 months under exceptional circumstances). The award supports comprehensive wraparound services including basic life skills training, educational and employment support, case management, and counseling designed to facilitate youth transition to self-sufficiency and stable, independent living.

The grant aligns with the Transitional Living Program's core objectives of improving outcomes across four primary areas: social and emotional well-being, permanent connections, education or employment, and safe and stable housing. Youth and Family Services of North Central Oklahoma Inc. is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and operates as an established nonprofit provider with a demonstrated track record of serving at-risk youth populations. The organization's service delivery model integrates evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches to help homeless and runaway youth establish sustainable independence while addressing critical gaps in emergency and transitional support services.