Federal Grant Award Summary

San Diego Youth Services 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), effective September 30, 2025 through September 29, 2028. The award funds the Maternity Group Home (MGH) Program, which provides safe, stable shelter to pregnant and parenting youth ages 16 to under 22 and their dependent children for up to 18 months (extendable to 21 months under exceptional circumstances). The facility maintains child safety standards for infants and children on premises and delivers specialized services including parenting skills instruction, child development education, family budgeting, and health and nutrition education.

In addition to residential shelter, the MGH Program provides comprehensive wraparound services designed to support youth transition to self-sufficiency and stable, independent living. These services encompass basic life skills training, educational and employment attainment opportunities, and counseling support. Program outcomes are measured across four core areas: safe and stable housing, education or employment, permanent connections, and social and emotional well-being. As an established nonprofit organization, San Diego Youth Services demonstrates substantial capacity in administering federal youth services programs, currently operating multiple prime and sub-recipient awards totaling over $5 million annually across homeless youth, housing, school violence prevention, and human trafficking victim services.