Federal Grant Award Summary

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota 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 on September 30, 2025, with a completion date of September 29, 2028. The funding supports the operation of LifeHaven, a Maternity Group Home (MGH) providing safe, stable shelter to pregnant and parenting youth ages 16 to under 22 and their dependent children experiencing homelessness for up to 18 months, extendable to 21 months under extenuating circumstances.

Through this three-year award, LifeHaven delivers comprehensive supportive services designed to transition homeless youth to self-sufficiency and stable, independent living. Services include parenting skills training, child development education, family budgeting, health and nutrition instruction, basic life skills, educational and employment attainment support, and counseling. The facility maintains safety standards appropriate for infants and children on-site while serving as a residential program that addresses four core outcome areas: safe and stable housing, education or employment, permanent connections, and social and emotional well-being.