Layc's maternity group home program - the maternity group home (MGH) (YZ) program provides safe, stable, and appropriate shelter for pregnant and/or parenting youth ages 16 to under 22 and their…

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded Latin American Youth Center, Inc. $700,000 on September 30, 2025, under the Transitional Living for Homeless Youth program (CFDA 93.550) to operate its Maternity Group Home Program.

The program provides safe, stable shelter for pregnant and parenting youth ages 16 to under 22 and their dependent children for 18 months, and up to 21 months under extenuating circumstances. Service providers accommodate the needs and safety of dependent children, including facility safety standards for infants and children on premises. MGH services include, but are not limited to, parenting skills, child development, family budgeting, health and nutrition education, basic life skills, educational and job attainment opportunities, and counseling. These comprehensive services support the transition of homeless youth to self-sufficiency and stable, independent living.

The award is classified as a Project Grant with a period of performance extending through September 29, 2028. Work is performed in Washington, DC. The federal program's core goal is to help runaway and homeless youth and pregnant or parenting runaway and homeless youth establish sustainable living and well-being, with expected improvements in social and emotional well-being, permanent connections, education or employment, and safe and stable housing.

Layc's maternity group home program - the maternity group home (MGH) (YZ) program provides safe, stable, and appropriate shelter for pregnant and/or parenting youth ages 16 to under 22 and their dependent child(REN) for 18 months and, and up to 21 months under extenuating circumstances. Service providers must accommodate the needs and safety of the dependent children to include facility safety standards for infants and children on the premises. MGH services include, but are not limited to, parenting skills, child development, family budgeting, and health and nutrition education. MGH provide comprehensive services (e.g., basic life skills, educational and job attainment opportunities, counseling) that supports the transition of homeless youth to self-sufficiency and stable, independent living.