Providing shelter and supportive services to runaway and homeless youth who are pregnant or parenting in rural south central nebraska - the maternity group home (MGH) (YZ) program provides safe,…

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded $700,000 to Casa of South Central Nebraska on September 30, 2025, under the Transitional Living for Homeless Youth program (CFDA 93.550) to operate a Maternity Group Home providing shelter and supportive services to pregnant and parenting youth ages 16 to under 22 in rural south central Nebraska.

The award funds safe, stable shelter accommodating dependent children for 18 months, and up to 21 months under extenuating circumstances. Services include parenting skills training, child development education, family budgeting, health and nutrition education, basic life skills, educational and employment attainment assistance, and counseling designed to support youth transition to self-sufficiency and stable, independent living. Service providers must maintain facility safety standards for infants and children on premises.

Casa of South Central Nebraska, a nonprofit headquartered in Hastings, Nebraska, has delivered transitional living and supportive housing services to vulnerable youth populations since 2009. Performance takes place in Nebraska with a period of performance through September 29, 2028. The award is classified as a Project Grant.

Providing shelter and supportive services to runaway and homeless youth who are pregnant or parenting in rural south central nebraska - 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.