Specialized Services for Abused Parents and Their Children (Demonstration Projects)
This grant supports programs that help abused parents and their children by providing counseling, advocacy, and developmentally appropriate services to prevent future domestic violence.
Funder: Administration for Children and Families - OFVPS
Due Dates: September 8, 2026 (Full application, electronic by 11:59 p.m. ET; paper by 4:30 p.m. ET with prior exemption)
Funding Amounts: $300,000–$350,000 per award for a two-year project period; estimated total program funding $21,500,000; ~60 awards expected
Summary: Supports demonstration projects expanding capacity to serve abused parents and their children exposed to family violence, with a focus on direct services, advocacy, and evidence-informed approaches.
Description
This funding opportunity supports demonstration projects that expand the capacity of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence service programs to address the needs of abused parents and their children. The program focuses on delivering developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed services to children exposed to violence, supporting non-abusing caregivers, and building community-based responses. Required activities include direct counseling, advocacy, and support for non-abusing parents, while optional activities may involve early childhood development, mental health services, and technical assistance to partner organizations. Projects must use evidence-informed approaches and participate in cross-site evaluation to contribute to the field’s knowledge base.
