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OJJDP FY 16 Second Chance Act Strengthening Relationships Between Young Fathers, Young Mothers, and Their Children

Opportunity ID
OJJDP-2016-9135
Solicitation Status
Closed
Fiscal Year
2016
Closing Date
Posting Date
Description

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Second Chance Act Strengthening Relationships Between Young Fathers, Young Mothers, and Their Children initiative will provide funding to support the successful transition for young fathers and mothers as they return to their families and communities from detention, out-of-home placement or incarceration. This program will fund coordinated and comprehensive strategies that incorporate (1) mentoring and transitional reentry services proven to reduce recidivism; (2) effective parenting skills development and parent/child relationship engagement for young fathers or mothers; and (3) private and community service partnerships that promote public safety and support added positive outcomes for young parents and their children. This solicitation has the following two categories:

Category 1: Young Fathers and Their Children; and
Category 2: Young Mothers and Their Children.

Awards

Number of Awards: 27
Total Amount Awarded: $9,154,040

Date Created: December 20, 2015