Federal Grant Award Summary

The Administration on Children, Youth and Families awarded Center for Family Services Inc. a $350,000 project grant effective September 30, 2025, through September 29, 2028, under the Transitional Living for Homeless Youth program (CFDA 93.550). The award funds the operation of a Maternity Group Home (MGH) that provides safe, stable shelter and comprehensive supportive services to pregnant and parenting youth ages 16 to under 22 and their dependent children for up to 18 months, with potential extension to 21 months under extenuating circumstances. The facility must meet established safety standards for infants and children and delivers integrated services including parenting skills training, child development education, family budgeting, health and nutrition education, basic life skills instruction, educational and employment support, and counseling to facilitate youth transition to self-sufficiency and stable, independent living.

As Southern New Jersey's largest social services agency, Center for Family Services Inc. brings substantial expertise in managing federal homeless services programming, including existing operations of a Transitional Living Program, multiple HUD-funded housing initiatives, and a substantial Office of Refugee Resettlement cooperative agreement. The MGH award aligns with the broader federal objective of improving outcomes across four core areas: safe and stable housing, education or employment, permanent connections, and social and emotional well-being for vulnerable homeless youth populations.