FY26 Renewal: The Older Caregiver Project (OCP)

The Older Caregiver Project (OCP) aims to strengthen the support system for senior caregivers who are maintaining children in their care as part of the permanency process. The project includes a full assessment of the older caregiver's parenting capacity and the child's well-being, as well as optional financial and housing assessments. The provider will develop recommendations to address identified needs based on the assessment results. The project also includes a resource assessment, which is a condensed version of the full assessment, and provides referrals and assistance to the family for up to 3 months after the assessment. • The project focuses on the parenting capacity of the older caregiver and the well-being of the child. • The assessment includes personal information, support network, parenting history, financial issues, housing issues, physical and cognitive status, and relationship with the child. • The project provides recommendations to address identified needs and offers referrals and assistance to the family. • The project is a renewal of Year 2 or 3 of a multi-year award. • The funding opportunity number is 418 - Renewal: The Older Caregiver Project (OCP). • The awarding agency is the Department Of Children And Family Services. • The opportunity funding is $565,764.00.