Formerly DHS Grant Program 444-80-0710

The Comprehensive Community Based Youth Services (CCBYS) program serves youth ages 11 - 17 that are at risk of involvement in the child welfare and/or juvenile justice system, with the overarching goal of family reunification and/or stabilization. A continuum of services are available and provided to youth in high-risk situations, and to their families when appropriate, according to their needs, in keeping with the goal of family preservation, reunification and/or family stabilization, or independence, dependent upon the youth's needs. A 24-hour crisis intervention response system is available in emergency situations for referrals from youth, parents/guardians, police, courts, and schools, Safe Place and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). The CCBYS program will provide services, statewide, to the following Mandated (Crisis) Population: any minor, 11-17 years of age (1) who is (a) absent from home without consent of parent, guardian or custodian, or (b) beyond the control of his or her parent, guardian or custodian, in circumstances which constitute a substantial or immediate danger to the minor's physical safety; and (2) who, after being taken into limited custody and offered interim crisis intervention services, refuses to return home after the minor and his or her parent, guardian or custodian cannot agree to an arrangement for an alternative voluntary residential placement or to the continuation of such placement. Lock-outs/Crisis Services - In accordance with the DCFS Rule 300.150, Referral for Services and Procedure 300.90 (f) SCR Referrals to Youth Service Agencies, any minor, 11-17 years of age whose parent or caregiver has denied the child access to the home and has refused or failed to make provisions for another living arrangement for the child will be considered a lockout. Discretionary (Non-Crisis) Programming - Individualized services for youth may be provided as resources allow, at the discretion of the CCBYS agency, and based on the individualized needs of the youth in the community. Any youth who are 11-17 years of age and at risk of involvement with the child welfare and/or juvenile justice system may be eligible for CCBYS discretionary services. If the youth does not meet the criteria for the Mandated (Crisis) Population and is assessed and considered at risk of crisis or at risk of delinquency, or both, the youth would be eligible for services under this section.

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Children and Family Services Act (20 ILCS 505/17 and 17a)

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Goals: To increase family reunification/preserve and stabilize families; and to divert or minimize involvement in the child welfare and/or juvenile justice systems. Outcomes: Youth will be safe; stable; diverted from the child welfare system and diverted from the juvenile justice system.

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Review Grant Agreement for Terms and Conditions.

Nonprofit Organizations;

All applicants that meet the eligibility requirements as described in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will be considered. Grantees must hold a current Child Welfare Agency license issued by the Department (see 89 IL Admin Code 401 Licensing Standards for Child Welfare Agencies).

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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 the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for application deadlines.

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.

Grant awards are made annually with a maximum of two one-year renewals. A new application (either an initial or 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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406 East Monroe St., Springfield, IL 62701

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7/21/2026

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FY 2027 : $32,539,496