Title IV-E Reimbursement Program for Legal Services
Forecasted
Title IV-E Reimbursement Program for Legal Services supports attorneys and legal teams serving Nevada foster children and parents, funding representation to protect rights and advance safety and permanence.
Funder: Nevada Division of Child and Family Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Reimbursement of allowable costs × 50% × applicable Title IV-E penetration rate
Summary: Supports expanded legal representation for Nevada children in or candidates for Title IV-E foster care and their parents.
Key Information: Applicants must provide a non-federal share using state or local appropriations or donated funds; third-party in-kind contributions are not accepted.
Description
The Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS), through its Grants Management Unit (GMU), administers this federal pass-through reimbursement program to expand child welfare legal services statewide. It supports agency attorneys and attorneys providing independent representation to children in or candidates for Title IV-E foster care and their parents. The program prioritizes children’s safety, permanence for children in out-of-home care, and high-quality representation throughout child welfare proceedings.
Funding supports attorneys and the paralegals, investigators, peer partners, social workers, and administrative staff assisting their legal work. Activities include investigating facts, meeting clients, participating in case planning, preparing documents and witnesses, presenting hearings, and handling foster care appeals. The program seeks to protect legal rights, ensure parties’ wishes are heard, and improve engagement in case planning, services, and hearings.
