CCN (previously CSFA 418-00-0063)

Crisis Center Nursery services include free emergency and respite childcare to children birth through six years of age, available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, for the purpose of: facilitating parenting breaks, promoting stress reduction, family stability, positive parenting and reducing/eliminating the risk of child abuse and/or neglect. Additional services may include: home visiting services, planned parent and child support groups, and parent/child interaction groups. Follow-up consists of evaluating the potential need for additional emergency or planned respite childcare and an assessment of need for other subordinate services. Families in need of basic items such as clothing for children, diapers and formula will be offered this assistance. Services aim to support all parents and families, with a specific focus on those at the highest risk, such as families involved with the Department.

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The Provider works with parents to develop practical solutions to their problems, find resources within their communities, and make positive long-term differences in their lives. The Crisis Nursery helps families remain intact, achieve safety and stability, and develop the protective factors that promote the long-term well-being of parents and children and reduce the risk for negative outcomes.

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Services are to promote permanency by maintaining, strengthening and safeguarding the functioning of families to (1) prevent substitute care placement (2) promote family reunification, (3) stabilize foster care placements, (4) facilitate youth development, and (5) ensure the safety, permanency and wellbeing of children. DCFS Clients Client Capacity Under DCFS Agreement: Varies Capacity at Any Given Time: Varies Agency Clients Client Capacity Under Program: Varies Capacity at Any Given Time: Varies There is no limit on the number of children/parents/families that can be served at one time through other program services, which include the helpline, crisis counseling, parenting education and support, referrals to community resources, home visits, and donations of essential items to families in need. Average Length of Services: Length of stay varies from case to case. 72 hours serves as a guideline for maximum length of care per visit, but should a child need to stay longer due to an ongoing crisis, approval may be obtained by the designated crisis nursery staff. Services beyond the program plan service parameters: The Provider must obtain prior authorization from DCFS to serve clients outside of the program plan parameters. Definitions: Client Child(ren) between the ages of birth through six years of age whose family are in a crisis are considered clients. Crisis can be defined as anything that puts a child and their family at risk. Based on the child and family’s unique situation and needs, care under this Agreement is assessed and provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with the goal of assisting families in reaching stabilization. A client may also refer to a child’s caregiver or legal guardian who is seeking respite for children under the age of 7 years. Under this Agreement, a client will refer to a child between the ages of birth through six years of age or caregiver who is deemed in crisis and in need of 24-hour emergency crisis care services and/or community resource referral. The Provider serves both DCFS and non-DCFS clients. Unit of Service A unit of service is defined as an admission to the nursery, which may vary in length of stay from client to client. For purposes of reporting, units of service will be calculated in hourly segments (less than an hour will be reported in quarters of an hour, rounded). “The Department will pay per the payment rates listed in Exhibit F “Pricing/Rate Schedule” based on invoice amounts consistent with the approved budget and subject to an annual close-out process consisting of line-item review and audited cost review.” O Other Definitions Pertinent to the Program CBCAP: Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Crisis Care: 24-hour, 365 day-a-year free care provided to children birth through six years of age. Department: The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. DHS: Illinois Department of Human Services Respite Care: prescheduled care used to reduce risk and lower parental stress. Inclusions: Clients considered appropriate for services under this contract are families with children ages 0-6 years old who may be in danger of child maltreatment or neglect and/or families impacted by homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, and/or domestic violence. Children with intellectual/developmental/physical disabilities can be served, including children with moderate delays. Children with chronic and/or moderate medical and physical problems can be served. Provider services will be provided to DCFS clients as well as non DCFS families. Under this Agreement, children and families at risk of or currently involved with the Department will be prioritized for care due to the increased risk due to circumstances initiating Department involvement. Exclusions: Children may be excluded from admission for the following reasons: - Children who have a contagious condition per Department of Health Standards/Department of Public Health/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; - Children who have medical or physical disabilities that require special care; - Children who are actively suicidal, homicidal, or require the use of restraint; - Children who require extensive behavioral management and support beyond the capabilities of the staff and the Nursery; - Children who are 7 years of age or older.

Government Organizations; Education Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations;

FY26: All applicants will be considered. Please review Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information specific to the grant program.

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Project Grants

Human Services

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No prior coordination or approval is required with governmental or non-governmental units prior to the submission of a formal application to DCFS.

Refer to Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

Applications will be evaluated on: Full Submission/ Application Completion (2%) Experience in providing services (35%) Meeting of eligibility requirements (18%) Budget is complete, clear, and affordable within criteria (5%) Program description meets program plans and goals (40%) For grant award incumbents, satisfactory performance in meeting program plan objectives and requirements will be considered during scoring. The review and selection of grant award recipients is conducted in a fair and equitable manner that evaluates and selects grantees most likely to be successful in delivering results based on program objectives, and with limited disruption to the continuity of services. Applications will be reviewed, at a minimum, by the following individuals: Deputy Director over the program or designee, Deputy Director of Office of Contract Administration or designee, and Chief Accountability Officer or designee.

All applications must be submitted by the posted deadline. IDCFS staff conducts an initial review of all applications received for eligibility and GATA compliance. Reviewers may consist of DCFS GATA staff, division leadership, and other internal DCFS staff. Each proposal will be reviewed by a minimum of three reviewers. Proposals will be approved based on funding available. While recommendations from the review team will be a key factor in funding decisions, the Department maintains final authority over funding decisions and considers the scores of the review team to be non-binding recommendations. The Department reserves the right to evaluate applications in the larger context of the overall portfolio by considering geographic distribution of awards (e.g., ensuring coverage of certain counties or service areas), client needs, and overall programmatic/ financial risk assessments in its pre-award decisions. Any internal documentation used in scoring or awarding of grants shall not be considered public information. Final award decisions will be made by the Director (or their designee). The Department reserves the right to negotiate with successful applicants to adjust award amounts, locations, etc. Funds are disbursed based on the schedule agreed upon and included within the Uniform Grant Agreement.

Refer to Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

General expectation of the length of time between the application deadline and when an award is made is 30 calendar days. If awarded, applicant will receive an AmpliFund email stating that the status of the application has been updated to "Approved." If denied, applicant will receive an AmpliFund email stating that the application has been denied.

Competitive grant (and in some cases non-competitive) appeals are limited to an appeal related to the evaluation process. Evaluation scores may not be protested. Submission of Appeal An appeal must be submitted in writing in accordance with the grant application document. An appeal must be received within 14 calendar days of Award denial. The written appeal shall include at a minimum the following: i. the name and address of the appealing party ii. identification of the grant for which you are appealing the evaluation/review process iii. a statement of reasons for the appeal Response to Appeal a. DCFS will acknowledge receipt of an appeal within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date the appeal was received. b. DCFS will respond to the appeal within 60 days or supply a written explanation to the appealing party as to why additional time is required. c. The appealing party must supply any additional information requested by DCFS within the time period set in the request.

This grant program is not subject to extensions. Successful applicants may be eligible to receive two subsequent one-year renewals (i.e., a multi-year grant of up to three fiscal years total). Renewals are at the discretion of the Department and are based on the meeting of performance expectations and compliance requirements.

Matching funds are NOT required for this grant.

Administrative Costs: Reimbursement of administrative costs may not exceed 20% of the costs of other services (20 ILCS 505/5a). Funding allocated under this grant is intended to provide direct services to clients. It is expected that administrative costs, both direct and indirect, will represent a small portion of the overall program budget and should NOT exceed 20%. Administrative means those activities performed by staff and costs which are supportive of and required for project implementation for which there is no direct client contact such as fiscal staff; audit; clerical support; office rent, utilities, insurance; general office equipment etc. Program budgets and narratives will detail how all proposed expenditures are directly necessary for program implementation and will distinguish between Indirect/Direct Administrative and Direct Program expenses. Any budget deemed to include inappropriate or excessive administrative costs will not be approved.

Reports: The Provider will submit expenditure documentation forms in the format prescribed in the Program Plan. Performance Data: The Provider may be required to submit performance data as prescribed in the Program Plan or as directed by the Department. Audits: The Provider will be subjected to the audit requirements contained in the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 USC 7501-7507) and subject F of 2 CFR Part 200, and the audit rules set forth by the Governor's Office of Management and Budget (30 ILCS 708/65). Records: The Provider must follow record retention requirements found in CFR 200.333 and the record retention rules as prescribed by the Department.

All grantees must follow Title 44 Illinois Administrative Code 7000.90 (Auditing Standards)

Refer to the Uniform Grant Agreement (UGA) for record retention requirements.

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CY - $3,183,312; BY - $3,183,312

In FY26, the range of grant award amounts is from $349,368 to $585,924. The average award amount is $398,664.

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406 East Monroe St., Springfield, IL 62701

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3/12/2025

FY 2026 : $3,189,312