Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Administration on Children, Youth and Families awarded The Children's Home Society of Florida $350,000 under the Basic Center Grant program (CFDA 93.623) effective September 30, 2025, through September 29, 2028. The organization will provide emergency shelter, counseling, and aftercare services to 100-125 youth under 18 years of age and their families. Services include up to 21 days of emergency shelter, food, clothing, individual and family counseling, health care referrals, and crisis intervention designed to reunite youth with their families when safe or facilitate appropriate alternative placements. The program targets runaway and homeless youth who have left home without parental permission, been forced to leave home, or lack safe living arrangements, thereby preventing entry into law enforcement, child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice systems.

The three-year project period consists of three 12-month budget periods and represents continuation of the organization's existing Basic Center Program operations across multiple locations in Florida, including the Treasure Coast and Palm Beach regions. Funding is contingent upon satisfactory progress, compliance with award terms and conditions, and annual non-competing continuation awards based on fund availability. All program activities will be conducted in accordance with applicable federal regulations, including 45 CFR Part 75 and 2 CFR Part 200.