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Funding for Replication and Tribal Adaptation of Evidence-Based Kinship Navigator Programs

This opportunity from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Children's Bureau, seeks to fund the replication and tribal adaptation of evidence-based Kinship Navigator Programs (KNPs) to support kinship families in the child welfare system. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Administration for Children and Families (ACF) - Children's Bureau - Eligible Applicants: - State, tribal, and local child welfare agencies - Private nonprofit organizations - Higher education institutions - OEMs / Program Models Highlighted: - Ohio's Kinship Supports Intervention (ProtectOhio) - Arizona Kinship Support Services - Colorado Kinnected Kinship Navigator Program - Foster Kinship Navigator Program - 30 Days to Family - Kinship Interdisciplinary Navigation Technologically Advanced Model (KIN-TECH) - Washington State Kinship Navigator Program - Products/Services Requested: - Replication of existing evidence-based Kinship Navigator Program models rated as promising, supported, or well-supported by the Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse - Tribal adaptation of these models to align with tribal cultures, policies, and practices - Program evaluation, collaboration, and capacity building for kinship caregivers - Notable Requirements: - Applicants not a Title IV-E agency must partner with one - Cost sharing or matching is required - Documentation of support from community-based organizations experienced in serving kinship families - Programs must align with ACF priorities and maintain core components of the evidence-based models - Funding Details: - Total funding available: $5,000,000 - Expected number of awards: 10 - Individual award range: $150,000 to $500,000 - Three-year project period, divided into one-year budget periods

Description

This funding opportunity aims to increase the number of state and tribal child welfare agencies that replicate and implement evidence-based Kinship Navigator Programs rated as promising, supported, or well-supported by the Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse. Tribal agencies may adapt program manuals to align with tribal policies and culture while maintaining core components. Priority is given to agencies not currently operating a Title IV-E Kinship Navigator Program. Applicants must focus on either replicating an existing model or developing a tribal adaptation of an existing model.

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