FY26 Renewal: Family Advocacy Centers

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking renewal applications for Family Advocacy Centers, which are community-based agencies that advocate for services on behalf of families in crisis. These centers provide core services including advocacy, mentoring, parent support and training, general counseling, employment readiness training, and support for family and youth development. Applicants must be registered in SAM, provide a valid DUNS number, and maintain an active SAM registration. The award is non-competitive, and indirect costs are allowed. Grantees will be expected to submit periodic performance reports and monthly financial reports. • The program serves both DCFS open cases and community cases. • Core services include advocacy, mentoring, parent support and training, general counseling, employment readiness training, support family and youth development, and 18-21 services including Financial Literacy Training. • FAC providers are expected to use evidence-based models of practice and form community linkages and a provider network of services. • Grant awards will be subject to state statutory requirements that limit administrative costs to 20%, and fringe benefits cannot exceed 25% of total salaries.