FY2027 Children in Need of Services (CHINS) Grants Program
Forecasted
FY2027 Children in Need of Services (CHINS) Grants Program supports Georgia youth through community-based prevention and intervention services to reduce detention and further juvenile justice involvement.
Funder: Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 rural or $100,000 non-rural for one year; no match required
Summary: Supports community-based prevention and intervention services for Georgia youth ages 11–17 to reduce detention and further juvenile justice involvement.
Key Information: Applicants are limited to Georgia county commissions/boards of commissioners, city governments, and school districts.
Description
Georgia’s Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) administers the Children in Need of Services (CHINS) Grants Program to support community-based alternatives to detention and further juvenile justice involvement. The program funds evidence-supported or evidence-based services that reduce unnecessary out-of-home placements, strengthen protective factors, and provide child- and family-focused support appropriate to young people’s needs.
Supported services include family and community reintegration, life skills, employment training and placement, educational support, mentoring, and apprenticeships. Projects should strengthen family engagement, reduce negative peer associations, and increase positive social activities. Direct services receive priority, as do partnerships with school systems to prevent violence and support mental health needs. Georgia’s Juvenile Justice State Advisory Group (SAG) advises CJCC on awards; the federal Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention administers the funds nationally.
