FY26 Renewal: Find Your Future (FYF) Program

The FY26 Renewal: Find Your Future (FYF) Program is a grant opportunity provided by the Department of Children and Family Services. The program aims to provide paid internships to college students who are currently in or have been in foster care. The internships are 10 weeks long and take place during the summer. The program also provides aftercare services, such as resume assistance and employment leads, to participants who complete the program. The grant is for $275,064.00 and is subject to state statutory requirements that limit administrative costs to 20%. The grant is non-competitive and is expected to be awarded to one applicant. Key responsibilities of the grantee include: • Providing paid internships to eligible students • Offering professional development workshops • Providing aftercare services to participants • Marketing the program to eligible candidates and internship providers • Reviewing applications and matching clients to internship providers