Project Grant 90YZ0090

Federal Grant Award Summary

Ness Healthcare NFP received a $350,000 Project Grant from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families under the Transitional Living for Homeless Youth program (CFDA 93.550), awarded September 30, 2025, with a completion date of September 29, 2028. The award funds the Maternity Group Home (MGH) program, which provides safe, stable housing and comprehensive support services to pregnant and parenting youth ages 16 to under 22 and their dependent children for up to 18 months (extendable to 21 months under extenuating circumstances). The facility maintains child safety standards appropriate for infants and children on the premises.

The MGH program delivers wraparound services designed to support youth transition to self-sufficiency and independent living, including parenting skills training, child development education, family budgeting instruction, health and nutrition education, basic life skills training, educational and employment attainment opportunities, and counseling services. The program measures success across four core outcome areas: safe and stable housing, education or employment advancement, permanent connections, and social and emotional well-being. By combining residential stability with comprehensive supportive services, the program addresses the multifaceted needs of vulnerable youth and their children across Louisiana.