The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the following message:
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is pleased to announce the Request for Application (RFA) for the Children's Trust Fund (CTF) grants. The CTF Board has identified the following funding priorities to be explored by communities as they seek to create or grow community-based primary and secondary child abuse and neglect prevention programs and projects:
- Fostering innovation;
- Well-rooted evidence-based services; and
- Emerging evidence-based
Any community-based organization located and operating in Pennsylvania that provides direct services for children or direct provision of services for child abuse and neglect prevention that meets the criteria set forth in the RFA is eligible to apply for a CTF grant. The CTF Board is committed to funding grantees that are a part of a collaborative community-driven approach directly engaging youth, parents, and families. As required by state law, eligible entities will have to demonstrate consultation with the county child welfare agency.