Lifeworks young parents program will provide safe and stable housing to seven (7) pregnant and parenting youth (ages 18-21) annually and intensive outreach to unhoused youth. - the maternity group…

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded $700,000 to Youth & Family Alliance (doing business as Lifeworks) on September 30, 2025, under the Transitional Living for Homeless Youth program (CFDA 93.550).

Lifeworks will operate the Young Parents Program, providing safe and stable housing to seven pregnant and parenting youth ages 18–21 annually and intensive outreach to unhoused youth. The Maternity Group Home component will shelter pregnant and/or parenting youth ages 16 to under 22 and their dependent children for 18 months, and up to 21 months under extenuating circumstances. Services include parenting skills, child development, family budgeting, health and nutrition education, basic life skills, educational and job attainment opportunities, and counseling to support transition to self-sufficiency and stable, independent living. Service providers must accommodate dependent children's needs and safety, including facility safety standards for infants and children on the premises.

Performance occurs in Texas. The award period runs through September 29, 2028. Lifeworks is a nonprofit organization based in Austin, Texas, with a focus on supporting vulnerable youth and families experiencing homelessness and housing instability. The organization has established partnerships with entities including the Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs and the City of Austin Housing to extend service delivery.

Lifeworks young parents program will provide safe and stable housing to seven (7) pregnant and parenting youth (ages 18-21) annually and intensive outreach to unhoused youth. - 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.