Abandoned Infants
This program also funds technical assistance, including training, with respect to the planning, development and operation of the projects.
Demonstration projects designed to prevent the abandonment of drug-affected and HIV positive infants and young children; to maintain family stability and to reunify and strengthen families impacted by substance abuse and HIV/AIDS; service demonstration projects designed to provide comprehensive, coordinated and community-based social support services to clients in a location accessible to the target population; to provide support for family caregivers, and provide therapeutic services in a recreational setting for HIV-infected or affected children and young people.
- National Abandoned Infants Resource Center
- Comprehensive Support Services for Families Affected by Substance Abuse and/or HIV/AIDS
- Comprehensive Support Services for Families Affected by Substance Abuse and/or HIV/AIDS
- Comprehensive Support Services for Families Affected by Substance Abuse and/or HIV/AIDS
- National Resource Center for Programs Serving Abandoned Infants, Infants at Risk of Abandonment and Infants at Risk of Maltreatment and their Families
The Department of Health and Human Services is the Federal government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially to those who are least able to help themselves.
Program Accomplishments
In fiscal year 2007 there were 31 grant awards. In FY 2008 there will be 23 grants awarded. In FY 2009 there will be approximately 23 grants awarded.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Funds may be used to accomplish any of the stated program objectives.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
State or local governments; federally- recognized Indian Tribal governments; U.S.
Territories and possessions; and nonprofit organizations and universities.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Infants and children impacted by HIV/AIDS and or substance abuse, their parents, families, and other caretakers.
Credentials/Documentation
Requirements will be specified in pertinent Federal Register Announcements.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is eligible for coverage under E.O.
12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
Application Procedures
Application procedure can be obtained at: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/index.html or by contacting Headquarters Office, listed below, for application information.
Award Procedures
Review is conducted by at least three non-federal professionals. Final funding decision will be made by Commissioner, ACYF.
Deadlines
Application deadlines can be obtained via www at http://www.ACF.HHS.gov/grants/index.html.
Authorization
Abandoned Infants Assistance Act of 1988, Section 104, Public Law 100-505, as amended, Public Law 108-36, 42 U.S.C. 670.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
From 60 to 180 days.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
None.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Grantees are required to show in the cost of the project a minimum cost sharing of 10 percent of the total project cost.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Grants will be made for a period up to 48 months.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Financial reports are required semi-annually; program progress reports are required semi-annually; a final report and an expenditure report are required no later than 90 days after the completion of the project.
Audits
Audits are conducted in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 74 and 92.
Records
Records must be maintained for 3 years.
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-1536-0-1-506.
Obigations
(Grants and Contracts) FY 07 $11,835,000; FY 08 $11,628,000; and FY 09 est $11,628,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
The range of award amounts is from $218,996 to $475,000; The average award is $475,000.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Contact Headquarters Office listed below for available literature.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Children's Bureau, 1250 Maryland Avenue, S.W., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20024. Contact: Patricia Campiglia; Telephone: (202) 205-8060.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Contact Headquarters Office for specific criteria.
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