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Grants to States for Access and Visitation Programs
CSFA Number: 478-00-0246
Agency Name
Department Of Healthcare And Family Services (478)
Agency Contact
DCSS Call Center
1-800-447-4278
hfs.webmaster@illinois.gov
Short Description
The program funds state programs that support and facilitate access and visitation by non-custodial parents with their children.
Federal Authorization
Title 42 Section 669b of the Social Security Act, 42 USC 651/ 45 CFR Part 75
Illinois Statue Authorization
305ILCS5/, 750 ILCS5,16,22 & 46 750ILCS25, 750ILCS27 and 750ILCS28
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
89 IL ADM CODE 160
Objective
The purpose of this program is to enable States to create programs which support and facilitate access and visitation by non-custodial parents with their children. Activities may include mediation, counseling, education, development of parenting plans, visitation enforcement and development of guidelines for visitation and alternative custody arrangements.
Prime Recipient
Yes
UGA Program Terms
Law, Justice, Legal Services
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
State of Illinois Counties
Beneficiary Eligibility
Custodial and non-custodial parents.
Types of Assistance
Direct Payments for Specific Use
Subject / Service Area
Government Services
Credentials / Documentation
State of Illinois Counties
Preapplication Coordination
N/A
Application Procedures
N/A
Criteria Selecting Proposals
N/A
Award Procedures
Reimbursement Program not a competitive award.
Deadlines
N/A
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
N/A
Appeals
N/A
Renewals
Reimbursement Program not a competitive award.
Formula Matching Requirements
42 USC 651/1; 45 CFR 300; 305 ILCS 5/10, 750 ILCS 5/,16/, 22/ 25/ 27/ & 46/; 89 IL ADM CODE 160
Uses and Restrictions
42 USC 651/1; 45 CFR 300; 305 ILCS 5/10, 750 ILCS 5/,16/, 22/ 25/ 27/ & 46/; 89 IL ADM CODE 160
Reports
750ILCS25, 750ILCS27 and 750ILCS28
Audits
42 USC 651/1; 45 CFR 300; 305 ILCS 5/10, 750 ILCS 5/,16/, 22/ 25/ 27/ & 46/; 89 IL ADM CODE 160 The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) adopted the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidance in 2 CFR part 200, and has codified the text, with HHS-specific amendments in 45 CFR Part 75. ACF recipients must follow the requirements in 45 CFR Part 75.\Audits are conducted in accordance with the requirements of 45 CFR Part 75 Subpart F. 45 CFR Part 75 Subpart F applies to this program."}
Records
Retention requirements for records are covered by the provisions of 45 CFR 75.361-365
Account Identification
N/A
Obligations
N/A
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
N/A
Program Accomplishments
Facilitation of access and visitation by non-custodial parents with their children.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Please Note: HFS’ Child Support Enforcement Programs are exempt from Uniform Guidance and GATA under 2 CFR 200.101. 750ILCS25, 750ILCS27 and 750ILCS28
Regional or Local Assistance Location
See Regional Offices web page: https://www2.illinois.gov/hfs/ChildSupport/parents/Pages/Offices.aspx
Headquarters Office
Prescott Bloom Building 201 South Grand Avenue, East Springfield, Illinois 62763
Program Website
https://www2.illinois.gov/hfs/ChildSupport/Pages/default.aspx
Example Projects
N/A
Published Date
1/1/1997
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2017 : $348,000
FY 2018 : $500,000
FY 2019 : $339,186
FY 2020 : $339,186
FY 2021 : $304,000
FY 2022 : $305,000
FY 2023 : $318,000
FY 2024 : $290,000
Federal Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunities
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