Kinship Navigator Programs: Replication and Tribal Adaptation
This grant funds state and tribal child welfare agencies to replicate or adapt approved, evidence-based Kinship Navigator Programs, with priority for agencies new to Title IV-E KNPs and support for tribal cultural adaptation.
Funder: Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026
Funding Amounts: Estimated $5,000,000 total; individual awards $400,000–$500,000 per year for up to 10 awards
Summary: Supports state and tribal agencies in replicating or adapting evidence-based Kinship Navigator Programs to strengthen child welfare services for kinship families.
Key Information: Cost sharing/matching required; priority for agencies not currently operating a Title IV-E Kinship Navigator Program.
Description
This funding opportunity aims to increase the number of state and tribal child welfare agencies that replicate and implement an evidence-based Kinship Navigator Program (KNP) rated as promising, supported, or well-supported by the Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse. Tribal child welfare agencies may replicate approved models and adapt program manuals to align with tribal policies and culture while maintaining core components. Tribal consortia are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must focus on either (1) replicating an existing Clearinghouse-rated model or (2) developing a tribal adaptation of an existing Clearinghouse-rated model. Priority is given to agencies not currently operating a Title IV-E Kinship Navigator Program as defined in Section 427(a)(1) of the Social Security Act. Non-state or non-tribal agencies must partner with a Title IV-E agency.
Evidence-based programs eligible for replication include:
- Ohio’s Kinship Supports Intervention (ProtectOhio)
- Arizona Kinship Support Services
- Colorado Kinnected Kinship Navigator Program
- Foster Kinship Navigator Program
- 30 Days to Family
- Kinship Interdisciplinary Navigation Technologically Advanced Model (KIN-TECH)
- Washington State Kinship Navigator Program
