Administration for Children and Families

Description

Thepurpose of these cooperative agreements, as prescribed by the statute (section 403(a)(2) of the Social Security Act, as amended), is "to fund demonstration projects designed to test the effectiveness of tribal governments or tribal consortia in coordinating the provision to tribal families at risk of child abuse and neglect of child welfare services and services under tribal programs funded under this part."These cooperative agreements must be used for one or more of the following statutorily-prescribed uses:1. To improve case management for families eligible for assistance from a Tribal TANF program;2. For suppportive services and assistance to tribal children in out-of-home placements and the tribal families caring for such children, including families who adopt such children;3. For prevention services and assistance to tribal families at risk of child abuse and neglect.

Who can apply

• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)

Contact

ACF Applications Help Desk <br/>app_support@acf.hhs.gov <br/>
app_support@acf.hhs.gov