Oak Bridge Basic Center Program Grant Summary

The Administration for Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) awarded Janus Youth Programs, Inc. a $700,000 Project Grant under the Basic Center Program (CFDA 93.623) effective September 30, 2025, through September 29, 2028, to operate the Oak Bridge Basic Center Program in Oregon. This three-year award funds emergency shelter and crisis intervention services for youth under 18 years of age who have run away, been forced from home, or are experiencing homelessness and at risk of involvement with law enforcement or the child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice systems. The program delivers up to 21 days of emergency shelter along with comprehensive support services including food, clothing, crisis counseling, case management, and health care referrals.

As a tax-exempt nonprofit organization based in Portland, Janus Youth Programs specializes in serving vulnerable youth and families experiencing homelessness in the Pacific Northwest. The Oak Bridge Basic Center Program prioritizes family reunification whenever safe and appropriate, or identifies alternative safe placements for youth unable to return home. This award represents one component of Janus Youth Programs' broader portfolio of federally funded youth homelessness prevention and intervention services, which collectively address emergency shelter operations, housing stabilization, and support for at-risk populations including those experiencing trafficking and exploitation.