Abandoned Infants (93.551)

Program

93.551 Abandoned Infants

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: Administration For Children And Families

Authorization

Abandoned Infants Assistance Act of 1988, Section 104, Public Law 100-505, as amended; Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of 2003, Public Law 108-36, 42 U.S.C 670.

Program Number

93.551

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

To develop, implement and operate projects that demonstrate how to: (1) Prevent the abandonment of infants and young children exposed to HIV/AIDS and drugs, including the provision of services to family members for any conditions that increased the probability of abandonment of an infant or young child; (2) identify and address the needs of abandoned infants, especially those born with AIDS and those exposed to drugs; (3) assist these children to reside with their natural families, if possible, or in foster care; (4) recruit, train and retain foster parents for these children; (5) carry out residential care programs for abandoned children and children with AIDS who are unable to reside with their families; (6) establish programs of respite care for families and foster families; (7) recruit and train health and social services personnel to work with families, foster families and residential care staff; and (8) prevent the abandonment of infants and young children by providing needed resources through model programs. This program also funds technical assistance, including training, with respect to the planning, development and operation of the projects.

Types of Assistance

PROJECT GRANTS

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. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

Application 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. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. 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 Procedure

OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. 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 Procedure

Review is conducted by at least three non-federal professionals. Final funding decision will be made by Commissioner, ACYF.

Deadlines

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

From 60 to 180 days.

Appeals

Other - Not Specified.

Renewals

Other - Not Specified.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula.

Matching Requirements: Percent: 10.%. Grantees are required to show in the cost of the project a minimum cost sharing of 10 percent of the total project cost.

This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Grants will be made for a period up to 48 months. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: by letter of credit.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Program progress reports are required semi-annually; a final report is required no later than 90 days after the completion of the project. Financial reports are required semi-annually, a final expenditure report must be sumitted no later than 90 days after the completion of the project. Program progress reports are required semi-annually; a final report is required no later than 90 days after the completion of the project. Financial reports are required semi-annually, a final expenditure report must be sumitted no later than 90 days after the completion of the project. No performance monitoring is required.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. Audits are conducted in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 74 and 92.

Records

Records must be maintained for 3 years.

Program Accomplishments

Fiscal Year 2008: In fiscal year 2008, there were 24 grants awarded. Fiscal Year 2009: In fiscal year 2009, it is estimated there will be 18 grants awarded. Fiscal Year 2010: In fiscal year 2010, it is estimated there will be 18 grants awarded.

Financial Information

Account Identification

75-1536-0-1-506.

Obligations

(Project Grants (Discretionary)) FY 08 $11,628,000; FY 09 est $11,628,000; FY 10 est $11,628,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Awards range from $218,996 to $475,000 with the avrage award being $475,000.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Contact Headquarters Office listed below for available literature.

Related Programs

Not Applicable.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Patricia Campiglia 1250 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20024 Email: patricia.campiglia@acf.hhs.gov Phone: 2022058060

Web Site Address

http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb.

Examples of Funded Projects

Fiscal Year 2008: 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. Fiscal Year 2009: 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. Fiscal Year 2010: 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.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Contact Headquarters Office for specific criteria.