Foster Care Title IV-E

Department Of Health And Human Services, Administration For Children And Families

The Title IV-E Foster Care program supports states, Indian tribes, tribal organizations and tribal consortia (tribes) to provide safe and stable out-of-home care for children under the jurisdiction of the state or tribal child welfare agency. The goal is to ensure children can return home safely or achieve permanency through or other planned permanent living arrangements.

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Helps child welfare agencies pay for the care of children in foster care. Funds cover maintenance payments, training, and administrative costs.

Quick Facts

Funding
$1,770,700 - $1,770,700
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Health & Biomedical Research
Organization
Department Of Health And Human Services, Administration For Children And Families

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What Is This Program?

The Title IV-E Foster Care program provides federal funding to assist child welfare agencies with the cost of caring for eligible children placed in foster care. Funds may be used for foster care maintenance payments, allowable administrative activities to manage the program and training for public agency staff, foster parents and eligible staff of partner agencies. In addition, $3 million is reserved for technical assistance and plan development/implementation awards to eligible tribes.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Reach out to local OCSE Regional Program Office for assistance
  • Research and analyze application preparation
  • Prepare and organize the application and program development plan
  • Submit the completed application packet
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
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๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
email
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
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๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • Tribal Introduction
  • Program Development Plan
  • Completed SF-424
  • Completed SF-424A
  • Documentation to support SF-424 and SF-424A
๐Ÿ“ŽOptional Documents
  • Appendix (optional)
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
๐Ÿ“ฅTemplates Available
  • Program Development Plan Work Aid
  • Tribal Child Support Program Overview (PPT)
โœ‰๏ธSupporting Letters
No specific letters of support required.

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • approved and allowable expenditures
๐Ÿ“Expense Caps
Total award cannot exceed $500,000, typically awarded as $250,000 per year
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
reimbursement

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
annual
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • progress report
  • annual funding request
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
acknowledgment of federal funding
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

merancia.fils@acf.hhs.gov
(617) 565-1104

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Visit the program page for detailed eligibility requirements.

This program offers funding up to $1,770,700 (minimum $1,770,700).

This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

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