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Transitional Living/Maternity Group Homes for Runaway and Homeless Youth
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Administration on Children, Youth and Families' (ACYF) Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) is accepting applications for the Transitional Living Program (TLP) and for Maternity Group Homes (MGH).
These activities are authorized by the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act, 42 United States Code (U.S.C.) sections 5701 through 5752 to address runaway and homeless youth (RHY) problems.
TLPs provide an alternative to involving RHY in the law enforcement, child welfare, mental health, and juvenile justice systems.
Each TLP must provide a safe and appropriate shelter for up to 18 months of services with adult supervision, life and interpersonal skill building, career counseling and job skills, counseling, and medical care as appropriate.
MGHs are specialized transitional living programs targeting services to pregnant and/or parenting youth and their children.
Additionally MGH provide parenting instruction, child care, transportation, family budgeting, nutrition and health services, family planning, abstinence education and pregnancy prevention services.
These activities are authorized by the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act, 42 United States Code (U.S.C.) sections 5701 through 5752 to address runaway and homeless youth (RHY) problems.
TLPs provide an alternative to involving RHY in the law enforcement, child welfare, mental health, and juvenile justice systems.
Each TLP must provide a safe and appropriate shelter for up to 18 months of services with adult supervision, life and interpersonal skill building, career counseling and job skills, counseling, and medical care as appropriate.
MGHs are specialized transitional living programs targeting services to pregnant and/or parenting youth and their children.
Additionally MGH provide parenting instruction, child care, transportation, family budgeting, nutrition and health services, family planning, abstinence education and pregnancy prevention services.
Who's Eligible
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2009-ACF-ACYF-CX-0064.html
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Additional eligibility types: Local Governments Regional Organizations U. S. Territory or Possession Indian/Native American Tribally Designated Organizations Hispanic-Serving Institutions Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Faith-based and community organizations are eligible to apply.
Foreign entities are not eligible under this announcement.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
Agency Email:
fysb@dixongroup.com
Date Posted:
2008-07-21
Application Due Date:
2008-08-25
Archive Date:
2008-09-24
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