FPS

This program provides substance use disorders, domestic violence, and mental health screenings to DCFS involved, referred, or approved clients within 24 to 48 hours of the referral. Such screening shall be conducted in locations that will increase the likelihood that clients will participate. It is the objective of this program to screen all DCFS-referred clients within no more than 48 hours of the referral and provide DCFS with written referral recommendations within that same 48-hour window. A brief assessment summary report will then be provided to DCFS within 30 days. The program will provide through “other consultant” technical assistance/consultation/and training regarding development and implementation of information sharing strategies for child welfare and AOD agencies regarding federal confidentiality regulations, other tasks include: • Develop and provide cross training to child welfare and AOD agencies on client confidentiality, information sharing policies and court protocols/forms. • Provide guidance on HIPAA implications for substance abuse agencies sharing information with child welfare agencies. • Provide consultation on drug testing, legal issues and options. • Provide guidance on confidentiality and consent issues for wards. • Explore Medicaid and other reimbursement options for AOD services for persons involved in the child welfare system. • Provide assistance with confidentiality, consent and AOD policy issues mutually agreed upon between the parties. • Provide assistance with revisions to the AODA Treatment Services Progress Report, completed on all DCFS clients and submitted by treatment providers to child welfare staff.

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The client’s length of service under this contract will be the amount of time needed to complete the recommended screenings and facilitate appropriate referrals. It is the objective of this program to make recommendations regarding need for treatment services within 48 hours of completion of screening, although need for other external information (such as collaboration with caseworkers or urine screen results) may necessitate need for finalization of recommendations to be made after that timeframe. Brief assessment summaries, specifying complete assessment information, will be provided to DCFS staff within 30 days of the screen. Priority will be given to clients served by this program when making decisions regarding waiting lists and admission into treatment programs.

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Government Organizations; Education Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations; Small Businesses;

All applicants that meet the eligibility requirements as described in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will be considered.

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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).

Proposals are selected based on the criteria listed in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

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. Any internal documentation used in scoring or awarding of grants shall not be considered public information. 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. 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.

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.

Two one-fiscal year renewals of initial grant award agreements are allowable (i.e., a grant award agreement length of three-fiscal years maximum). A new Uniform Grant Application (either through the initial NOFO application or multi-year renewal) is required each year.

Match: Matching funds are not required for this grant program. Refer to Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for further information.

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).

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

The Provider must follow record retention requirements found in CFR 200.333 and record retention rules as prescribed by the Department.

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CY - $141,516, BY - $141,516

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406 East Monroe St., Springfield, IL 62701

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7/22/2025

FY 2026 : $141,516