John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood

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John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood

Federal · ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES · #93.674

This program assists States and eligible Indian Tribes in implementing programs that assist youth who have experienced foster care to make successful transitions into adulthood and self-sufficiency. The program is focused on youth who experienced foster care at age 14 or older, youth who leave foster care for adoption or kinship guardianship after attaining age 16, youth likely to remain in foster care until age 18, and former foster care recipients between 18 and 21 years

Also known as

The Chafee Program

About this program

This program assists States and eligible Indian Tribes in implementing programs that assist youth who have experienced foster care to make successful transitions into adulthood and self-sufficiency. The program is focused on youth who experienced foster care at age 14 or older, youth who leave foster care for adoption or kinship guardianship after attaining age 16, youth likely to remain in foster care until age 18, and former foster care recipients between 18 and 21 years

Who can apply

U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)StateFederally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government

Categories

FinancialGrant

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings ↗ · 2026

Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.

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