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Track 1 of ACF challenge targets foster care resilience with single $400,000 prize
Summary
ACF described Track 1 as focused on stabilizing foster and kinship families after disasters, emphasizing continuity of care, caregiver supports and systems linkages; one $400,000 award will be made for implementation‑ready approaches.
ACF officials said Track 1 of the challenge is aimed specifically at foster care resilience, kinship placements and caregiver stabilization in post‑disaster settings. The presenter highlighted that systems and structures operating after disasters may not fully account for foster families' needs and that the track seeks solutions to stabilize placements and continuity of care.
The presenter listed possible project elements including emergency preparedness resources tailored to foster and kinship families, continuity plans for child welfare agencies, and communication and resource tools to reduce friction during disasters. Officials said Track 1 will result in one $400,000 award for an application that demonstrates readiness to implement and the capacity for replication across jurisdictions.
