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CASA DC: Family-Based Alternative Justice Program

Award Information

Award #
15PJDP-23-GG-00755-FAMI
Funding Category
Competitive Discretionary
Location
Congressional District
Status
Open
Funding First Awarded
2023
Total funding (to date)
$764,509

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2023, $764,509)

CASA DC and Freedom Child Foundation seek to strengthen family-based interventions and support for justice-involved parents and their children and improving outcomes. CASA DC will provide one-on-one support for youth with incarcerated parents through mentorship, advocacy, and therapy. The Freedom Child Foundation will provide programming to enhance incarcerated parent/youth relationships, coordinate services for parents, and work to eliminate stigma through relationships with national media.

Date Created: September 25, 2023