Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Youth In Need has been awarded $350,000 through the Transitional Living for Homeless Youth program (CFDA 93.550), administered by the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, effective September 30, 2025, through September 29, 2028. Under this award, Youth In Need will operate a Maternity Group Home (MGH) program providing safe, stable residential shelter for 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 comprehensive safety standards for infants and children on the premises.

The MGH program delivers wraparound supportive services designed to facilitate youth transition to self-sufficiency and independent living. Services include parenting skills training, child development education, family budgeting assistance, health and nutrition education, basic life skills instruction, educational and employment attainment opportunities, and counseling. The program measures success across four core outcome areas: safe and stable housing, education or employment advancement, permanent connections, and social and emotional well-being. All services are delivered using evidence-based, trauma-informed, and victim-centered approaches consistent with federal program requirements.