WCH MGH provides safe housing, outreach, and support services to help pregnant and parenting RHY ages 16 through 21 build stable, self-sufficient lives and reduce reliance on social services. - the…

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded Wichita Children's Home $985,632 under Project Grant 90YZ0105 on September 30, 2025, to provide safe housing, outreach, and support services through the Maternity Group Home program for pregnant and parenting runaway and homeless youth ages 16 to under 22 and their dependent children in Kansas.

The award funds shelter for 18 months, and up to 21 months under extenuating circumstances, alongside comprehensive services including parenting skills training, child development education, family budgeting, health and nutrition education, basic life skills, educational and job attainment opportunities, and counseling. Service delivery must accommodate the safety and developmental needs of dependent children on premises, including facility safety standards for infants and children. The program supports youth transition to self-sufficiency and stable, independent living while reducing reliance on social services.

The period of performance runs through September 29, 2028. Wichita Children's Home, a tax-exempt nonprofit headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, specializes in trauma-informed care and intervention for vulnerable youth, including those affected by trafficking, abuse, neglect, and homelessness. This award is issued under the Transitional Living for Homeless Youth program (CFDA 93.550), which targets runaway and homeless youth and pregnant or parenting youth to improve social and emotional well-being, permanent connections, education or employment, and safe and stable housing outcomes.

WCH MGH provides safe housing, outreach, and support services to help pregnant and parenting RHY ages 16 through 21 build stable, self-sufficient lives and reduce reliance on social services. - 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.