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.
