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This grant funds a program to develop, deliver, and evaluate post-adoption support services for birth parents who voluntarily placed children for private domestic adoption, aiming to improve their well-being and create a replicable support model.
Funder: Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026
Funding Amounts: Estimated total funding $1,000,000; one award; award ceiling $1,000,000; award floor $500,000; project period typically 1 year.
Summary: Supports a demonstration program to develop, implement, and evaluate post-adoption support services for birth parents who have voluntarily placed their children for private domestic adoption.
Description
This forecasted opportunity from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Children’s Bureau, will fund a cooperative agreement to establish, implement, and rigorously evaluate a demonstration program of post-adoption support services for birth parents who have voluntarily placed their children for private domestic adoption. The initiative recognizes the ongoing needs of birth parents after adoption and seeks to provide services such as support groups, counseling, and other resources to support their adjustment and well-being. The project aims to identify and promote effective support models that can be replicated nationally, with an emphasis on rigorous evaluation to measure outcomes and inform best practices.
