FY26 Renewal: Preservation and Assessment

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking grantees for the Preservation and Assessment program. The program aims to evaluate complex families whose children have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. Grantees will conduct a comprehensive study of the history and current circumstances of the children and families, and provide a detailed report with observations, conclusions, and recommendations for the children's placement. The grantee will also provide testimony in Juvenile Court related to the matters covered in the evaluation. The grant award is $188,796.00, and the grantee must be registered in SAM and provide a valid DUNS number. The grantee will be expected to submit periodic performance reports and monthly financial reports. • The grant is for a non-competitive award. • The grant is for a renewal application. • The grantee must maintain an active SAM registration with current information during the award period. • The grantee must comply with state statutory requirements that limit administrative costs to 20% and fringe benefits to 25% of total salaries.