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Florida DCF Foster and Family Support Grant Program for Caregiver Recruitment and Support

Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking not-for-profit organizations to deliver the Foster and Family Support Grant Program, targeting expanded recruitment and sustained support for foster, adoptive, and kinship caregivers. - Government Buyer: - Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) - Program Focus: - Expand community-based recruitment and support for foster, adoptive, and kinship caregivers - Prioritize underserved and rural communities - Emphasize collaboration with Faith-Based Organizations - Eligible Applicants: - Florida-based not-for-profit organizations authorized to conduct business in the state - Services Requested: - Outreach, inquiry, referral, recruitment, and follow-up activities - Retention initiatives (recognition events, respite, skill-building, support services) - Education, resources, training, and technical assistance for faith-based organizations - Training and support for organizations and volunteers - Trauma-informed training, coaching, and counseling - Program support and local capacity building - Caregiver training initiatives - Volunteer-based wraparound support - Essential family needs assistance - Family mentoring and peer support - Unique Requirements: - Measurable outcomes and detailed reporting - Coordination with Community-Based Care Lead Agencies and licensed child-placing agencies - Compliance with statutory faith-based program elements - Avoidance of duplicative services - Adherence to allowable cost guidelines - Funding: - Up to $5,000,000 available for State Fiscal Year 2026-2027 - Multiple awards anticipated - Fixed-price per monthly service unit, contingent on legislative appropriations - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for service providers.

Description

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is issuing a Request for Applications (RFA) to establish the Foster and Family Support Grant Program as created by § 409.1475, Florida Statutes. The program aims to expand community-based recruitment and sustained support for foster, adoptive, and kinship caregivers, with a focus on efforts conducted through Faith-Based Organizations and prioritizing underserved and rural communities. The grant-funded services will support recruitment, training, mentoring, peer support, and other services to improve caregiver engagement, retention, placement stability, permanency, family well-being, and child outcomes. Coordination with Community-Based Care Lead Agencies and licensed child-placing agencies is required to ensure services complement existing resources and avoid duplication.

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