Enhance Safety of Children Affected by Substance Abuse

Objective

This program is designed to increase well-being, improve permanency outcomes, and enhance safety of children affected by opioid or other substance abuse. This program specifically focuses on children who are in, or at risk of being in, an out-of-home placement, due to parent’s or caretaker’s substance abuse. Services and activities are provided through interagency collaboration.

Who Can Apply

• Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
• Local
• State

The Secretary has the authority to make awards to Regional Partnerships (RPs). Applicants must be: one of the entities below and able to fulfill all the requirements of the Notice of Funding Opportunity. Mandatory Partners: (1) The state child welfare agency unless it is an RP entered into by Indian tribes or tribal consortia; (2) The state agency responsible for administering the substance abuse prevention and treatment block grant; and (3) The appropriate Court. Optional Partners: (1) An Indian tribe or tribal consortium (federally recognized); (2) Child welfare service providers; (3) Community health or mental health service providers; (4) Law enforcement agencies; (5) School personnel (including institutions of higher education); (6) Tribal child welfare agencies (or a consortium); (7) Any others related to the provision of child and family services. Faith-based organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity.

Who Benefits

• Infant and Toddler (0-3)
• Young Child (4-9)
• Pre-Teen (10-12)
• Teen (13-19)
• Veteran (including dependents)
• Health Professional

Agencies or organizations serving children and families who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing an out of home placement as a result of a parent's or caregiver's opioid or other substance abuse.

Assistance Types

• Cooperative Agreement

Program Contact

catherine.luby@acf.hhs.gov
2022450717