Homeless Children and Youth ‐ Community‐Based Organization Program

Request for Applications (RFA)  is now open to Community-based Organizations (CBOs) who demonstrate qualifications pursuant to section 2001(b)(1) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 in order to:

• Increase outreach and identification of children and youth experiencing homelessness as defined by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act who have been impacted by COVID-19 and/or have chronic absenteeism and/or are at risk of dropping out.
  
• Provide homeless children and youth with wrap-around services in light of the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, including academic supports, trauma informed care, social-emotional support, and mental health services
  
• Assist in addressing the needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness to enable their enrollment and attendance in school and full participation in school activities

Applicants must demonstrate a successful history of working directly with public school districts and schools statewide in at least one of the two purpose areas listed below:

1. Identify homeless children and youth through outreach and reengagement strategies statewide, and provide wraparound services to reduce barriers to students attending and participating fully in school activities.
   
2. Direct distribution of emergency assistance and support to students and their families experiencing homelessness throughout the state of Colorado to reduce barriers to students attending school and participating fully in school activities.

Allowable Use of Funds can be found at http://www.cde.state.co.us/studentsupport/arp-hcy-cbo-pdf-622#page=5.

• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Eligibility Criteria" for clarification)

Estimated Total Program Funding: