Title XX DFI Family Services Employability Development
Forecasted
Title XX DFI Family Services Employability Development supports agencies providing child and family services through the Donated Funds Initiative to address community needs and advance employability.
Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Application closing)
Funding Amounts: FY 2024 guidelines: IDHS funds 75% of the program budget, with a 25% agency match
Summary: Supports family services focused on employability development through the Illinois Department of Human Services’ Donated Funds Initiative.
Key Information: The FY 2027 announcement identifies this as a non-competitive funding opportunity.
Description
Title XX DFI Family Services Employability Development is administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Family & Community Services division. It is listed among the Office of Adult Services & Basic Supports opportunities for fiscal year 2027, under funding opportunity number 27-444-80-1219.
The program’s FY 2024 Donated Funds Initiative (DFI) plan instructions describe a framework for proposed child and family services under the Title XX Social Services Block Grant. Agencies describe their target population, community needs, direct-service activities, and measurable goals and outcomes. The plan also addresses connections with other DHS programs and community service networks. Program plans, together with the Community Services Agreement and Program Attachment, establish the agency’s contractual service commitments.
