Technical Assistance and Evaluation of the Next Generation Child Support Employment Services Demonstration
ID: 351633Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Administration for Children and Families - OCSS (HHS-ACF-OCSS)

Award Range

$4M - $4M

Eligible Applicants

State Governments

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Administration for Children and Families - Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) is inviting applications for a cooperative agreement titled "Technical Assistance and Evaluation of the Next Generation Child Support Employment Services Demonstration." This opportunity aims to select a state child support agency to manage an independent third-party organization that will provide technical assistance and evaluate demonstration projects related to child support employment services. The initiative is crucial for enhancing income security and social services, particularly for noncustodial parents, and will involve activities such as implementation tracking, outcome evaluation, and the dissemination of technical assistance materials over a five-year project period. The estimated total funding for this opportunity is $3,587,353 annually, with a close date for applications set for June 3, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to Michelle Jadczak at michelle.jadczak@acf.hhs.gov for further information.

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