Family Run Organization (FRO) Operational Support Grants

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is seeking to provide operational support grants to seven Family Run Organizations (FROs) to support families and caregivers of children with complex behavioral health needs. The FROs will provide direct support to families, offer subject matter expertise to Care Coordination and Support Organizations, and conduct outreach with community organizations. The goal is to enhance the ability and skills of families to engage in Medicaid-covered behavioral health services. The grant will support the critical operations of these FROs, and applicants must submit required documents, including an implementation plan and business plan, to be considered for funding. Key aspects of the job include: • Providing direct support to families and caregivers of children with complex behavioral health needs • Offering subject matter expertise to Care Coordination and Support Organizations • Conducting outreach with community organizations to provide additional supports to families • Enhancing the ability and skills of families to engage in Medicaid-covered behavioral health services • Supporting the critical operations of the FROs