FY27 CAR Family Foundations

The FY27 CAR Family Foundations grant award will provide funding for the delivery of ongoing parent education and skill-building sessions designed to promote positive family interactions, strengthen family functioning, and support family permanency and reunification. The program will utilize the Nurturing Parenting Program (NPP) evidenced-based curriculum competency-based lessons, customized to meet the specific needs of the families. Services are based on the assessed needs of the family, identified in conjunction with the caregivers and parent educator. Key aspects of the program include: • Face-to-face group sessions and home coaching visits • Pre- and post-assessments • Parenting education classes provided on an ongoing, rolling basis throughout the contract period • Virtual group sessions permitted, with established attendance and participation requirements • One-On-One Individual and/or Family Sessions may be conducted to referred clients The program aims to serve families with children ages birth to 18, including those with previous or current DCFS involvement, and those not yet involved with the child welfare system.