Transitional Living for Homeless Youth

Objective

The primary goal of the Transitional Living Program (TLP) and Maternity Group Homes (MGH) is to help runaway and homeless youth and/or pregnant or parenting runaway and homeless youth between the ages of 16 to under 22 establish sustainable living and well-being for themselves and, if applicable, their dependent child(ren).

Who Can Apply

• Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
• Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)
• County Government (inclusive of boroughs in Alaska, parishes and other governmental entities with geographic regional control and authority)
• Municipality or Township government (inclusive of cities, towns, boroughs (except in Alaska), and villages)
• Other Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government Combination
• Local
• State
• Territorial
• Tribal

Public (state and local) and private nonprofit entities (including faith-based and community organizations) and coordinated networks of such entities, are eligible to apply unless they are part of the juvenile justice system. For profit organizations are not eligible. Private institutions of higher education must be non-profit entities. Priority will be given to public and non-profit private agencies that have experience in providing shelter and services to youth experiencing homelessness and their young families. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards. States, localities, private entities, and coordinated networks of such entities are eligible to apply for a Transitional Living Program or Maternity Group Home award unless they are part of the law enforcement structure or the juvenile justice system. Federally recognized Indian organizations are also eligible to apply for awards as private, nonprofit agencies.

Who Benefits

Homeless youth (ages 16 to under 22) and, if applicable, their dependent children are the beneficiaries.

Assistance Types

• Grant
• Grant

Program Contact

christopher.holloway@acf.hhs.gov
(202) 205-9560