The National Quality Improvement Center is offering this cooperative agreement grant to establish a specialized Center aimed at enhancing permanency and stability for youth in adoptive and guardianship homes within the child welfare system. This grant is for partnering with 6-8 state child welfare systems to develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based support systems and interventions. Projects will focus on improving behavioral health outcomes, preventing disruptions, and creating new models of support, considering the unique needs of children. Components may include mental health services, crisis support, and long-term interventions. The goal is to ensure stable permanency for youth through intensive preparation and preservation services, fostering resilience in adoptive/guardianship families and providing replicable best practices for child welfare.
Opportunity ID: 254786
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2014-ACF-ACYF-CO-0797 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Quality Improvement Center for Adoption/Guardianship Support and Preservation |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.652 — Adoption Opportunities |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 06, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 07, 2014 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 07, 2014 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 06, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,700,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses State governments Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | According to the statute, eligible entities are public or private agencies or organizations. Collaborative efforts are strongly encouraged, but applicants must identify a primary applicant responsible for administering the grant. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Faith-based organizations are encouraged to review the ACF Policy on Grants to Faith-Based Organizations at: http: //www.acf.hhs.gov/acf-policy-on-grants-to-faith-based-organizations. Applications from individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship for-profit organizations are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families – ACYF/CB |
| Description: | This FOA has been modified. The header and language in Section VI.2. “Administrative and National Policy Requirements” referencing the Award Term and Condition for Federal Recognition of Same-Sex Spouses/Marriage has been removed. The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to establish, by awarding a cooperative agreement, one Quality Improvement Center (Center) that will conduct 6-8 projects in partnership with state child welfare systems to produce a multi-faceted system of successful supports and interventions that support the permanency and stability of youth from the child welfare system in adoptive and guardianship homes. The project period for this cooperative agreement is 60 months. The Center will conduct projects with each of the selected state child welfare systems to develop a system of evidenced-based services to improve the behavioral health outcomes of these youth while achieving permanency and stability in adoptive/guardianship families. The Center will complete an evaluation of each of the state projects and produce new, evidenced-based models of support and intervention that produce increased resiliency and assure permanency and stability in adoptive/guardianship homes for youth placed through the child welfare system. Each state project may have a mix of unique and/or shared components, however, it is expected that each will be tailored to meet the unique needs of that state’s child welfare population. Examples of project components may include: -Components that address early engagement with families as well as families already in the post-permanency stage -Adoption/Guardianship competent mental health services -In-home counseling/case management with entire family -24 hour call center support -24 hour crisis intervention (in-home) -Support groups -Respite -Stabilization/support services to transition to a new adoption/guardianship following the death/incapacitation of adoptive parent or guardian -Support for sibling and kin connections as clinically appropriate and based on the safety and best interest of the child -Short-term as well as long-term interventions (3 months to 2 years) -Educational advocacy as well as general advocacy -Flexibility to meet varying needs of families and different geographic settings -Assistance with accessing residential care for high end mental health needs when clinically appropriate Successful projects will provide appropriate interventions at each point of the child welfare system that will assure the development and support of adoptive/guardianship families that have the optimal capacity to meet a child’s/youth’s needs and continue to provide the interventions and supports necessary for stability throughout the stages of post-adoption/guardianship. Development of these resource families will consider the unique and challenging behavioral, mental health and medical needs of the children/youth most in need of a permanent family. Adoption is most likely to be successful when the adoptive family is properly educated about the background and needs of the child, has learned appropriate intervention strategies for the mental health, medical, emotional and behavioral challenges of the child and fully commits to embracing these challenges. Intensive adoption preparation and preservation services prior to the finalization of any adoption will ensure resiliency and a stable permanency for the child and entire family. Intensive adoption preservation and adoption competent and trauma informed mental health services after the finalization of the adoption will ensure the continued stability of the permanency for the youth. Expected outcomes include: Proven, evidence-based models of engagement and intervention to prevent disruptions of adoption and guardianships; |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS-2014-ACF-ACYF-CO-0797 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
ACF Applications Help Desk
app_support@acf.hhs.gov Email:app_support@acf.hhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. | Jun 10, 2014 | |
| Jun 18, 2016 | ||
| Jun 18, 2016 | ||
| Jun 18, 2016 | ||
| Jun 18, 2016 | ||
| Jun 10, 2014 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2014-ACF-ACYF-CO-0797 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Quality Improvement Center for Adoption/Guardianship Support and Preservation |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.652 — Adoption Opportunities |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 06, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 07, 2014 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 07, 2014 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 06, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,700,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses State governments Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | According to the statute, eligible entities are public or private agencies or organizations. Collaborative efforts are strongly encouraged, but applicants must identify a primary applicant responsible for administering the grant. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Faith-based organizations are encouraged to review the ACF Policy on Grants to Faith-Based Organizations at: http: //www.acf.hhs.gov/acf-policy-on-grants-to-faith-based-organizations. Applications from individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship for-profit organizations are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families – ACYF/CB |
| Description: | This FOA has been modified. The header and language in Section VI.2. “Administrative and National Policy Requirements” referencing the Award Term and Condition for Federal Recognition of Same-Sex Spouses/Marriage has been removed. The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to establish, by awarding a cooperative agreement, one Quality Improvement Center (Center) that will conduct 6-8 projects in partnership with state child welfare systems to produce a multi-faceted system of successful supports and interventions that support the permanency and stability of youth from the child welfare system in adoptive and guardianship homes. The project period for this cooperative agreement is 60 months. The Center will conduct projects with each of the selected state child welfare systems to develop a system of evidenced-based services to improve the behavioral health outcomes of these youth while achieving permanency and stability in adoptive/guardianship families. The Center will complete an evaluation of each of the state projects and produce new, evidenced-based models of support and intervention that produce increased resiliency and assure permanency and stability in adoptive/guardianship homes for youth placed through the child welfare system. Each state project may have a mix of unique and/or shared components, however, it is expected that each will be tailored to meet the unique needs of that state’s child welfare population. Examples of project components may include: -Components that address early engagement with families as well as families already in the post-permanency stage -Adoption/Guardianship competent mental health services -In-home counseling/case management with entire family -24 hour call center support -24 hour crisis intervention (in-home) -Support groups -Respite -Stabilization/support services to transition to a new adoption/guardianship following the death/incapacitation of adoptive parent or guardian -Support for sibling and kin connections as clinically appropriate and based on the safety and best interest of the child -Short-term as well as long-term interventions (3 months to 2 years) -Educational advocacy as well as general advocacy -Flexibility to meet varying needs of families and different geographic settings -Assistance with accessing residential care for high end mental health needs when clinically appropriate Successful projects will provide appropriate interventions at each point of the child welfare system that will assure the development and support of adoptive/guardianship families that have the optimal capacity to meet a child’s/youth’s needs and continue to provide the interventions and supports necessary for stability throughout the stages of post-adoption/guardianship. Development of these resource families will consider the unique and challenging behavioral, mental health and medical needs of the children/youth most in need of a permanent family. Adoption is most likely to be successful when the adoptive family is properly educated about the background and needs of the child, has learned appropriate intervention strategies for the mental health, medical, emotional and behavioral challenges of the child and fully commits to embracing these challenges. Intensive adoption preparation and preservation services prior to the finalization of any adoption will ensure resiliency and a stable permanency for the child and entire family. Intensive adoption preservation and adoption competent and trauma informed mental health services after the finalization of the adoption will ensure the continued stability of the permanency for the youth. Expected outcomes include: Proven, evidence-based models of engagement and intervention to prevent disruptions of adoption and guardianships; |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS-2014-ACF-ACYF-CO-0797 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
ACF Applications Help Desk
app_support@acf.hhs.gov Email:app_support@acf.hhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Forecast 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2014-ACF-ACYF-CO-0797 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Quality Improvement Center for Adoption/Guardianship Support and Preservation |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.652 — Adoption Opportunities |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Forecast 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 18, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 18, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Archive Date: | May 05, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,700,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Independent school districts |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | According to the statute, eligible entities are public or private agencies or organizations. Collaborative efforts are strongly encouraged, but applicants must identify a primary applicant responsible for administering the grant. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Faith-based organizations are encouraged to review the ACF Policy on Grants to Faith-Based Organizations at: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/acf-policy-on-grants-to-faith-based-organizations. Applications from individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship for-profit organizations are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | – |
| Description: | The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to establish, by awarding a cooperative agreement, one Quality Improvement Center (Center) that will conduct 6-8 projects in partnership with state child welfare systems to produce a multi-faceted system of successful supports and interventions that support the permanency and stability of youth from the child welfare system in adoptive and guardianship homes. The project period for this cooperative agreement is 60 months. The Center will conduct projects with each of the selected state child welfare systems to develop a system of evidenced-based services to improve the behavioral health outcomes of these youth while achieving permanency and stability in adoptive/guardianship families. The Center will complete an evaluation of each of the state projects and produce new, evidenced-based models of support and intervention that produce increased resiliency and assure permanency and stability in adoptive/guardianship homes for youth placed through the child welfare system. Each state project may have a mix of unique and/or shared components, however, it is expected that each will be tailored to meet the unique needs of that state’s child welfare population. Examples of project components may include: -Components that address early engagement with families as well as families already in the post-permanency stage -Adoption/Guardianship competent mental health services -In-home counseling/case management with entire family -24 hour call center support -24 hour crisis intervention (in-home) -Support groups -Respite -Stabilization/support services to transition to a new adoption/guardianship following the death/incapacitation of adoptive parent or guardian -Support for sibling and kin connections as clinically appropriate and based on the safety and best interest of the child -Short-term as well as long-term interventions (3 months to 2 years) -Educational advocacy as well as general advocacy -Flexibility to meet varying needs of families and different geographic settings -Assistance with accessing residential care for high end mental health needs when clinically appropriate Successful projects will provide appropriate interventions at each point of the child welfare system that will assure the development and support of adoptive/guardianship families that have the optimal capacity to meet a child’s/youth’s needs and continue to provide the interventions and supports necessary for stability throughout the stages of post-adoption/guardianship. Development of these resource families will consider the unique and challenging behavioral, mental health and medical needs of the children/youth most in need of a permanent family. Adoption is most likely to be successful when the adoptive family is properly educated about the background and needs of the child, has learned appropriate intervention strategies for the mental health, medical, emotional and behavioral challenges of the child and fully commits to embracing these challenges. Intensive adoption preparation and preservation services prior to the finalization of any adoption will ensure resiliency and a stable permanency for the child and entire family. Intensive adoption preservation and adoption competent and trauma informed mental health services after the finalization of the adoption will ensure the continued stability of the permanency for the youth. Expected outcomes include: Proven, evidence-based models of engagement and intervention to prevent disruptions of adoption and guardianships; Evidence-based models of practice that can be replicated in other child welfare systems for developing and supporting adoptive/guardianship families to meet the unique and challenging needs of youth in the child welfare system; and Improved outcomes for youth in the child welfare system in regard to behavioral interventions and options for permanency and stability. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
–
Email:June.Dorn@acf.hhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Forecast 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2014-ACF-ACYF-CO-0797 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Quality Improvement Center for Adoption/Guardianship Support and Preservation |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.652 — Adoption Opportunities |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Forecast 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 18, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 18, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Archive Date: | May 05, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,600,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Independent school districts |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Statute states that eligible entities are public or private agencies or organizations. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Faith-based organizations are encouraged to review the ACF Policy on Grants to Faith-Based Organizations at: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/acf-policy-on-grants-to-faith-based-organizations. Applications from individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship for-profit organizations are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | – |
| Description: | The purpose of this funding opportunity is to establish, by awarding a cooperative agreement, one Quality Improvement Center (Center) that will conduct 6-8 projects in partnership with state child welfare systems to produce a multi-faceted system of successful supports and interventions that support the permanency and stability of youth from the child welfare system in adoptive and guardianship homes. The Center will conduct projects with each of the selected state child welfare systems to develop a system of evidenced-based services to improve the behavioral health outcomes of these youth while achieving permanency and stability in adoptive/guardianship families. The Center will complete an evaluation of each of the state projects and produce new, evidenced-based models of support and intervention that produce increased resiliency and assure permanency and stability in adoptive/guardianship homes for youth placed through the child welfare system. Each state project may have a mix of unique and/or shared components, however, it is expected that each will be tailored to meet the unique needs of that state’s child welfare population. Examples of project components may include: -Components that address early engagement with families as well as families already in the post permanency stage -Adoption/Guardianship competent mental health services -In-home counseling/case management with entire family -24 hour call center support -24 hour crisis intervention (in-home) -Support groups -Respite -Stabilization/support services to transition to a new adoption/guardianship following the death/incapacitation of adoptive parent or guardian -Support for sibling and kin connections as clinically appropriate and based on the safety and best interest of the child -Short-term as well as long-term interventions (3 months to 2 years) -Educational advocacy as well as general advocacy -Flexibility to meet varying needs of families and different geographic settings -Assistance with accessing residential care for high end mental health needs when clinically appropriate Successful projects will provide appropriate interventions at each point of the child welfare system that will assure the development and support of adoptive/guardianship families that have the optimal capacity to meet a child’s/youth’s needs and continue to provide the interventions and supports necessary for stability throughout the stages of post adoption/guardianship. Development of these resource families will consider the unique and challenging behavioral, mental health and medical needs of the children/youth most in need of a permanent family. Adoption is most likely to be successful when the adoptive family is properly educated about the background and needs of the child, has learned appropriate intervention strategies for the mental health, medical, emotional and behavioral challenges of the child and fully commits to embracing these challenges. Intensive adoption preparation and preservation services prior to the finalization of any adoption will ensure resiliency and a stable permanency for the child and entire family. Intensive adoption preservation and adoption competent and trauma informed mental health services after the finalization of the adoption will ensure the continued stability of the permanency for the youth. Expected outcomes include: Proven, evidence-based models of engagement and intervention to prevent disruptions of adoption and guardianships Evidence-based models of practice that can be replicated in other child welfare systems for developing and supporting adoptive/guardianship families to meet the unique and challenging needs of youth in the child welfare system Improved outcomes for youth in the child welfare system in regard to behavioral interventions and options for permanency and stability |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
–
Email:June.Dorn@acf.hhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Forecast 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2014-ACF-ACYF-CO-0797 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Quality Improvement Center for Adoption/Guardianship Support and Preservation |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.652 — Adoption Opportunities |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Forecast 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 18, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 18, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Archive Date: | May 05, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,600,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Independent school districts |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Statute states that eligible entities are public or private agencies or organizations. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Faith-based organizations are encouraged to review the ACF Policy on Grants to Faith-Based Organizations at: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/acf-policy-on-grants-to-faith-based-organizations. Applications from individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship for-profit organizations are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | – |
| Description: | The purpose of this funding opportunity is to establish, by awarding a cooperative agreement, one Quality Improvement Center (QIC) that will conduct 6-8 projects in partnership with state child welfare systems to produce a multi-faceted system of successful supports and interventions that support the permanency and stability of youth from the child welfare system in adoptive and guardianship homes. The QIC will conduct projects with each of the selected state child welfare systems to develop a system of evidenced-based services to improve the behavioral health outcomes of these youth while achieving permanency and stability in adoptive/guardianship families. The QIC will complete an evaluation of each of the state projects and produce new, evidenced-based models of support and intervention that produce increased resiliency and assure permanency and stability in adoptive/guardianship homes for youth placed through the child welfare system. Each state project may have a mix of unique and/or shared components, however, it is expected that each will be tailored to meet the unique needs of that state’s child welfare population. Examples of project components may include: -Components that address early engagement with families as well as families already in the post permanency stage -Adoption/Guardianship competent mental health services -In-home counseling/case management with entire family -24 hour call center support -24 hour crisis intervention (in-home) -Support groups -Respite -Stabilization/support services to transition to a new adoption/guardianship following the death/incapacitation of adoptive parent or guardian -Support for sibling and kin connections as clinically appropriate and based on the safety and best interest of the child -Short-term as well as long-term interventions (3 months to 2 years) -Educational advocacy as well as general advocacy -Flexibility to meet varying needs of families and different geographic settings -Assistance with accessing residential care for high end mental health needs when clinically appropriate Successful projects will provide appropriate interventions at each point of the child welfare system that will assure the development and support of adoptive/guardianship families that have the optimal capacity to meet a child’s/youth’s needs and continue to provide the interventions and supports necessary for stability throughout the stages of post adoption/guardianship. Development of these resource families will consider the unique and challenging behavioral, mental health and medical needs of the children/youth most in need of a permanent family. Adoption is most likely to be successful when the adoptive family is properly educated about the background and needs of the child, has learned appropriate intervention strategies for the mental health, medical, emotional and behavioral challenges of the child and fully commits to embracing these challenges. Intensive adoption preparation and preservation services prior to the finalization of any adoption will ensure resiliency and a stable permanency for the child and entire family. Intensive adoption preservation and adoption competent and trauma informed mental health services after the finalization of the adoption will ensure the continued stability of the permanency for the youth. Expected outcomes include: Proven, evidence-based models of engagement and intervention to prevent disruptions of adoption and guardianships Evidence-based models of practice that can be replicated in other child welfare systems for developing and supporting adoptive/guardianship families to meet the unique and challenging needs of youth in the child welfare system Improved outcomes for youth in the child welfare system in regard to behavioral interventions and options for permanency and stability |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
–
Email:June.Dorn@acf.hhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Forecast 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2014-ACF-ACYF-CO-0797 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Quality Improvement Center for Adoption/Guardianship Support and Preservation |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.652 — Adoption Opportunities |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Forecast 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 18, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 18, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Archive Date: | May 05, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $4,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Independent school districts |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Statute states that eligible entities are public or private agencies or organizations. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Faith-based organizations are encouraged to review the ACF Policy on Grants to Faith-Based Organizations at: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/acf-policy-on-grants-to-faith-based-organizations. Applications from individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship for-profit organizations are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | – |
| Description: | The purpose of this funding opportunity is to establish, by awarding a cooperative agreement, one Quality Improvement Center (QIC) that will conduct 6-8 projects in partnership with state child welfare systems to produce a multi-faceted system of successful supports and interventions that support the permanency and stability of youth from the child welfare system in adoptive and guardianship homes. The QIC will conduct projects with each of the selected state child welfare systems to develop a system of evidenced-based services to improve the behavioral health outcomes of these youth while achieving permanency and stability in adoptive/guardianship families. The QIC will complete an evaluation of each of the state projects and produce new, evidenced-based models of support and intervention that produce increased resiliency and assure permanency and stability in adoptive/guardianship homes for youth placed through the child welfare system. Each state project may have a mix of unique and/or shared components, however, it is expected that each will be tailored to meet the unique needs of that state’s child welfare population. Examples of project components may include: -Components that address early engagement with families as well as families already in the post permanency stage -Adoption/Guardianship competent mental health services -In-home counseling/case management with entire family -24 hour call center support -24 hour crisis intervention (in-home) -Support groups -Respite -Stabilization/support services to transition to a new adoption/guardianship following the death/incapacitation of adoptive parent or guardian -Support for sibling and kin connections as clinically appropriate and based on the safety and best interest of the child -Short-term as well as long-term interventions (3 months to 2 years) -Educational advocacy as well as general advocacy -Flexibility to meet varying needs of families and different geographic settings -Assistance with accessing residential care for high end mental health needs when clinically appropriate Successful projects will provide appropriate interventions at each point of the child welfare system that will assure the development and support of adoptive/guardianship families that have the optimal capacity to meet a child’s/youth’s needs and continue to provide the interventions and supports necessary for stability throughout the stages of post adoption/guardianship. Development of these resource families will consider the unique and challenging behavioral, mental health and medical needs of the children/youth most in need of a permanent family. Adoption is most likely to be successful when the adoptive family is properly educated about the background and needs of the child, has learned appropriate intervention strategies for the mental health, medical, emotional and behavioral challenges of the child and fully commits to embracing these challenges. Intensive adoption preparation and preservation services prior to the finalization of any adoption will ensure resiliency and a stable permanency for the child and entire family. Intensive adoption preservation and adoption competent and trauma informed mental health services after the finalization of the adoption will ensure the continued stability of the permanency for the youth. Expected outcomes include: Proven, evidence-based models of engagement and intervention to prevent disruptions of adoption and guardianships Evidence-based models of practice that can be replicated in other child welfare systems for developing and supporting adoptive/guardianship families to meet the unique and challenging needs of youth in the child welfare system Improved outcomes for youth in the child welfare system in regard to behavioral interventions and options for permanency and stability |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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Email:June.Dorn@acf.hhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2014-ACF-ACYF-CO-0797 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Quality Improvement Center for Adoption/Guardianship Support and Preservation |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.652 — Adoption Opportunities |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 07, 2014 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 06, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,700,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Independent school districts |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | According to the statute, eligible entities are public or private agencies or organizations. Collaborative efforts are strongly encouraged, but applicants must identify a primary applicant responsible for administering the grant. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Faith-based organizations are encouraged to review the ACF Policy on Grants to Faith-Based Organizations at: http: //www.acf.hhs.gov/acf-policy-on-grants-to-faith-based-organizations. Applications from individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship for-profit organizations are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families – ACYF/CB |
| Description: | The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to establish, by awarding a cooperative agreement, one Quality Improvement Center (Center) that will conduct 6-8 projects in partnership with state child welfare systems to produce a multi-faceted system of successful supports and interventions that support the permanency and stability of youth from the child welfare system in adoptive and guardianship homes. The project period for this cooperative agreement is 60 months. The Center will conduct projects with each of the selected state child welfare systems to develop a system of evidenced-based services to improve the behavioral health outcomes of these youth while achieving permanency and stability in adoptive/guardianship families. The Center will complete an evaluation of each of the state projects and produce new, evidenced-based models of support and intervention that produce increased resiliency and assure permanency and stability in adoptive/guardianship homes for youth placed through the child welfare system. Each state project may have a mix of unique and/or shared components, however, it is expected that each will be tailored to meet the unique needs of that state’s child welfare population. Examples of project components may include: -Components that address early engagement with families as well as families already in the post-permanency stage -Adoption/Guardianship competent mental health services -In-home counseling/case management with entire family -24 hour call center support -24 hour crisis intervention (in-home) -Support groups -Respite -Stabilization/support services to transition to a new adoption/guardianship following the death/incapacitation of adoptive parent or guardian -Support for sibling and kin connections as clinically appropriate and based on the safety and best interest of the child -Short-term as well as long-term interventions (3 months to 2 years) -Educational advocacy as well as general advocacy -Flexibility to meet varying needs of families and different geographic settings -Assistance with accessing residential care for high end mental health needs when clinically appropriate Successful projects will provide appropriate interventions at each point of the child welfare system that will assure the development and support of adoptive/guardianship families that have the optimal capacity to meet a child’s/youth’s needs and continue to provide the interventions and supports necessary for stability throughout the stages of post-adoption/guardianship. Development of these resource families will consider the unique and challenging behavioral, mental health and medical needs of the children/youth most in need of a permanent family. Adoption is most likely to be successful when the adoptive family is properly educated about the background and needs of the child, has learned appropriate intervention strategies for the mental health, medical, emotional and behavioral challenges of the child and fully commits to embracing these challenges. Intensive adoption preparation and preservation services prior to the finalization of any adoption will ensure resiliency and a stable permanency for the child and entire family. Intensive adoption preservation and adoption competent and trauma informed mental health services after the finalization of the adoption will ensure the continued stability of the permanency for the youth. Expected outcomes include: Proven, evidence-based models of engagement and intervention to prevent disruptions of adoption and guardianships; |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS-2014-ACF-ACYF-CO-0797 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
ACF Applications Help Desk
app_support@acf.hhs.gov Email:app_support@acf.hhs.gov |
Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | ACF Applications Help Desk app_support@acf.hhs.gov Email: app_support@acf.hhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.652 | HHS-2014-ACF-ACYF-CO-0797 | National Quality Improvement Center for Adoption/Guardianship Support and Preservation | PKG00196240 | May 06, 2014 | Jul 07, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
254786 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
254786 Other-1.1.pdf
254786 SF424A-1.0.pdf
254786 SF424B-1.1.pdf
254786 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
254786 Project-1.1.pdf
254786 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
254786 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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