Department of Children, Youth and Families Bonfire #FY27 CJAAG

Children’s Justice Act Grant for Improving Child Abuse and Neglect Case Handling in New Mexico

This opportunity from the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) invites organizations to apply for the Children’s Justice Act Grant to enhance the handling of child abuse and neglect cases in New Mexico. - Government Buyer: - New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) - Overseen by the Children’s Justice Act Advisory Group (CJAAG) - Products/Services Requested: - Grant-funded services to improve investigation, prosecution, and judicial handling of child abuse and neglect cases - Emphasis on minimizing trauma for child victims, including cases of sexual abuse, exploitation, fatalities, and children with disabilities - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a grant for service delivery - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Projects must focus on multidisciplinary approaches and coordination among courts, law enforcement, child welfare, and medical professionals - Applicants must submit a cover sheet, proposal, and budget request - Funding is contingent on availability, grantee performance, and responsiveness to deliverables and outcomes

Description

This Request for Application (RFA) seeks organizations to receive a one-year Grant Agreement starting Fiscal Year 2027 (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027). The grant is managed by the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department and guided by the Children’s Justice Act Advisory Group (CJAAG), which oversees federal Children’s Justice Act funds. The grant aims to improve the investigation, prosecution, and judicial handling of child abuse and neglect cases, minimizing trauma for child victims, especially in cases of sexual abuse, exploitation, fatalities, and children with disabilities. Funding is subject to availability, grantee performance, and deliverable outcomes.

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