Federal Grant Award Summary

Casa of South Central Nebraska 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 September 30, 2025, through September 30, 2028. The grant funds the Maternity Group Home (MGH) program, which provides safe, stable residential 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 extenuating circumstances. The facility maintains required safety standards to accommodate dependent infants and children on premises.

The MGH program delivers comprehensive supportive services designed to facilitate youth transition to self-sufficiency and stable, independent living. Core services include parenting skills training, child development education, family budgeting instruction, health and nutrition education, basic life skills development, educational support, job attainment assistance, and counseling. These wraparound services address the four outcome areas emphasized by the federal program: safe and stable housing, education or employment, permanent connections, and social and emotional well-being. The award supports service delivery specifically to the rural south central Nebraska region, where Casa of South Central Nebraska has maintained consistent federal funding since 2009.