[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 46 (Monday, March 10, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10964-11002]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-5693]



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Part III





Department of Health and Human Services





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Administration for Children and Families



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Runaway and Homeless Youth Program (RHYP): Fiscal Year (FY) 1997 Final 
Program Priorities, Availability of Financial Assistance for Fiscal 
Year 1997, and Request for Applications for FY 1997 and FY 1998; Notice

Federal Register / Vol. 62, No. 46 / Monday, March 10, 1997 / 
Notices

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Children and Families
[Program Announcement No. ACF/ACYF/RHYP 97-1]


Runaway and Homeless Youth Program (RHYP): Fiscal Year (FY) 1997 
Final Program Priorities, Availability of Financial Assistance for 
Fiscal Year 1997, and Request for Applications for FY 1997 and FY 1998

AGENCY: Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB), Administration on 
Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), ACF, HHS.

ACTION: Notice of Fiscal Year 1997 Final Runaway and Homeless Youth 
(RHY) Program Priorities, announcement of availability of financial 
assistance, and request for applications for the FY 1997 Basic Center 
Program for Runaway and Homeless Youth (BCP), FY 1997 Street Outreach 
Program (SOP), and the Transitional Living Program for Homeless Youth 
(TLP) for FY 1998.

SUMMARY: The Family and Youth Services Bureau of the Administration on 
Children, Youth and Families is publishing final program priorities and 
announcing the availability of funds for:
    1. The Basic Center Program for Runaway and Homeless Youth. The 
purpose of the Basic Center Program is to provide financial assistance 
to establish or strengthen locally-controlled centers that address the 
immediate needs (outreach, temporary shelter, food, clothing, 
counseling, aftercare, and related services) of runaway and homeless 
youth and their families.
    2. The Street Outreach Program. The purpose of the Street Outreach 
Program is to provide financial assistance to prevent sexual abuse and 
exploitation of runaway, homeless and street youth. Street-based 
outreach and education services, including treatment, counseling, and 
the provision of information and referral assistance are allowable 
services under this program.
    3. Transitional Living Program for Homeless Youth. The overall 
purpose of the Transitional Living Program for Homeless Youth is to 
support programs which assist older homeless youth in making a 
successful transition to self-sufficient living and to prevent long-
term dependency on social services.

DATES: The deadlines for RECEIPT by DHHS of applications for new grants 
under this announcement are as follows:

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                 Programs                          Closing dates        
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BCP......................................  May 2, 1997.                 
SOP......................................  May 16, 1997.                
TLP......................................  May 30, 1997.                
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ADDRESSES: Mailed applications shall be considered as meeting an 
announced deadline if they are received on or before the DEADLINE date 
and time at the: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 
Administration for Children and Families, Division of Discretionary 
Grants, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW., Mail Stop 6C-462, Washington, DC 
20447. Attention: Basic Center Program for Runaway and Homeless Youth, 
Street Outreach Program or Transitional Living Program for Homeless 
Youth.
    Applicants are responsible for mailing applications well in 
advance, when using all mail services, to ensure that the applications 
are received on or before the deadline time and date. Applications 
received after 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Time Zone) on the closing date will 
be classified as late. Postmarks and other similar documents do not 
establish receipt of an application.
    Applications handcarried by applicants, applicant couriers, or by 
overnight/express mail couriers shall be considered as meeting an 
announced deadline if they are received on or before the receipt date, 
between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (EST), at the: U.S. 
Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children 
and Families, Division of Discretionary Grants, ACF Mailroom, 2nd Floor 
Loading Dock, Aerospace Center, 901 D Street, SW., Washington, DC. 
20024 between Monday and Friday (excluding Federal Holidays). 
(Applicants are cautioned that express/overnight mail services do not 
always deliver as agreed.) ACF cannot accommodate transmission of 
applications by fax. Therefore, applications faxed to ACF will not be 
accepted regardless of date or time of submission and time of receipt. 
Envelopes containing applications must clearly indicate the specific 
program that the application is addressing: Basic Center Program (BCP), 
Street Outreach Program (SOP) or Transitional Living Program for 
Homeless Youth (TLP).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Administration on Children, Youth and 
Families, Family and Youth Services Bureau, PO Box 1182, Washington, DC 
20013; Telephone: 1-800-351-2293. You may also locate a copy of this 
program announcement on the FYSB website at <a href="http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/
programs/FYSB">http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/
programs/FYSB</a> on the FYSB homepage under Policy and Announcements.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Grant awards of FY 1997 funds will be made 
by September 30, 1997 for the Basic Center and the Street Outreach 
Program. Subject to the availability of resources in FY 1998 and the 
number of acceptable applications received as a result of this program 
announcement, the Federal government may elect to select recipients for 
new FY 1998 SOP grant awards out of the pool of Street Outreach Program 
applications submitted under this program announcement. Transitional 
Living Program awards under this announcement will be made after 
October 1, 1997 with FY 1998 funds.
    This single announcement for the three programs has been developed 
in order to save the field and the Federal government significant 
resources. Also, the single announcement provides the field with the 
application due dates for each program, providing interested agencies 
the means to forecast the workload and resources needed to apply for 
these grants. Potential applicants should note that separate 
applications must be submitted for each program applied for.
    This announcement contains all the necessary information and 
application materials to apply for funds under these three grant 
programs. The estimated funds available for new starts and the 
approximate number of new grants that have been or are to be awarded 
under this program announcement are as follows:

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                                                     New start          
                                                       funds     Number 
            Program                  Fiscal year     available   of new 
                                                     (million)   grants 
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BCP............................  FY 1997...........      $14.2       150
SOP............................  FY 1997...........        4.4        50
TLP............................  FY 1998...........        7.3        40
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    In addition to the competitive new start grants, the Administration 
on Children, Youth and Families anticipates providing FY 1997 non-
competitive, continuation funds to current grantees as follows:

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                                              Continuation              
                                                  funds       Number of 
                   Program                      available   continuation
                                                (million)      grants   
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BCP.........................................       $25.1           300  
SOP.........................................         3.0            33  
TLP.........................................         6.6            36  
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    Grantees eligible for these continuation grants will receive 
letters to that effect from the appropriate

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Regional grants management offices and should not submit their 
continuation applications in response to this announcement. Only 
applications for new grants are solicited through this announcement.
    This program announcement consists of six parts. Part I provides 
general information for potential applicants who wish to apply to 
operate programs serving runaway and homeless youth. Part II contains 
the evaluation criteria against which all applications will be 
competitively reviewed, evaluated and rated. Part III contains specific 
information necessary to apply for funds under each of the three 
programs. Part IV describes the application process. Part V provides 
instructions on the assembly and submission of applications. Part VI 
contains appendices to be consulted in preparation of applications. All 
forms needed to prepare applications for the two programs are found in 
Part VI, Appendix I, of this announcement.
    The following outline is provided to assist in the review of this 
Federal Register announcement:

Part I: General Information

A. Background on Runaway and Homeless Youth
B. Legislative Authority
C. Purpose, Goals and Objectives of the Federal Runaway and Homeless 
Youth Grant Programs
    1. Basic Center Program for Runaway and Homeless Youth
    2. Street Outreach Program for Runaway and Homeless Youth
    3. Transitional Living Program for Homeless Youth
D. Definitions
E. Final Priorities
    1. Public Comments
    2. Final Program Priorities for Fiscal Year 1997
    a. Basic Center Program Grants
    b. Street Outreach Program Grants
    c. Transitional Living Program Grants
    d. National Communications System
    e. Support Services for Runaway and Homeless Youth Programs
    (1) Training and Technical Assistance
    (2) National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth
    (3) Runaway and Homeless Youth Management Information System 
(RHYMIS)
    (4) Monitoring Support for FYSB Programs
    f. Research and Demonstration Initiatives
    (1) Improved Access to Services and Supports for Youth With 
Developmental Disabilities
    (2) Analysis, Synthesis, and Interpretation of New Information 
Concerning Runaway and Homeless Youth
    g. Comprehensive Youth Development Approach
    h. Priorities for Administrative Changes
F. Eligible Applicants
G. Availability of Competitive New Start Funds
    1. Basic Center Program for Runaway and Homeless Youth
    2. Street Outreach Program for Runaway and Homeless Youth
    3. Transitional Living Program for Homeless Youth
H. Duration of Projects
I. Maximum Federal Share and Grantee Share of the Projects

Part II: Evaluation Criteria

Part III: Program Areas

A. Basic Center Program for Runaway and Homeless Youth
B. Street Outreach Program for Runaway and Homeless Youth
C. Transitional Living Program for Homeless Youth

Part IV: Application Process

A. Assistance to Prospective Grantees
B. Application Requirements
C. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
D. Notification Under Executive Order 12372
E. Availability of Forms and Other Materials
F. Application Consideration

Part V: Application Content, Instructions, Assembly and Submission

Part VI: Appendices

A. Basic Center Program Performance Standards
B. National Runaway Switchboard (National Communications System)
C. National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth
D. Runaway and Homeless Youth Continuation Grantees
    1. Basic Center Program for Runaway and Homeless Youth
    2. Street Outreach Program for Runaway and Homeless Youth
    3. Transitional Living Program for Homeless Youth
E. Administration for Children and Families Regional Office Youth 
Contacts
F. Training and Technical Assistance Providers
G. OMB State Single Points of Contact Listing
H. Basic Center Program Allocations by State
I. Forms and Instructions

Part I. General Information

A. Background on Runaway and Homeless Youth

    The Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB), within the 
Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), administers 
programs that support services to an adolescent population of runaway 
and homeless youth. Estimates of this population vary from 500,000 to 
1,300,000 million. Many of these youth have left home to escape abusive 
situations, or because their parents could not meet their basic needs 
for food, shelter and a safe supportive environment. Many live on the 
streets.
    While living on the streets or away from home without parental 
supervision, these youth are highly vulnerable. They may become victims 
of street violence, may be exploited by dealers of illegal drugs, or 
may become members of gangs who provide protection and a sense of 
extended family. Usually lacking marketable skills, they may be drawn 
into shoplifting, prostitution, or dealing drugs in order to earn money 
for food, clothing, and other daily expenses. Without a fixed address 
or regular place to sleep, they often drop out of school, forfeiting 
their opportunities to learn and to become independent, self-
sufficient, contributing members of society. As street people, they may 
try to survive with little or no contact with medical professionals, 
the result being that health problems may go untreated and may worsen. 
Without the support of family, schools, and other community 
institutions, they may not acquire the personal values and work skills 
that will enable them to enter or advance in the world of work at other 
than the most minimal levels. Finally, as street people, they may 
create substantial law enforcement problems, endangering both 
themselves and the communities in which they are located. All these 
problems, real and potential, call for a comprehensive, nationwide, 
community-based program to address the needs of runaway and homeless 
youth.

B. Legislative Authority

    Grants for the Basic Center Program for Runaway and Homeless Youth 
are authorized by Part A of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (RHY 
Act), 42 U.S.C. 5701 et seq. Grants for the Transitional Living Program 
for Homeless Youth are authorized under Part B of the Runaway and 
Homeless Youth Act. Part B was established in 1988 as part of Public 
Law 100-690. The RHY Act was enacted as Title III of the Juvenile 
Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (Pub. L. 93-415), and 
amended by the Juvenile Justice Amendments of 1977 (Pub. L. 95-115), 
the Juvenile Justice Amendments of 1980 (Pub. L.96-509), the Juvenile 
Justice Amendments of 1984 (Pub. L. 98-473), and the Juvenile Justice 
and Delinquency Prevention Act Amendments of 1992 (Pub. L. 102-586). 
Grants for coordinating, training and technical assistance, research, 
demonstration, evaluation and service projects are authorized under 
Part D of the RHY Act.
    Grants for the Street Outreach Program are authorized by the 
Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (Pub. L. 103-322, 
Sec. 40155) which amended Part A of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act 
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316, Grants for Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Exploitation.
    Information collection requirements made in this announcement are 
covered under OMB Control Number 0970-0139.

C. Purpose, Goals and Objectives of the Federal Runaway and Homeless 
Youth Grant Programs

1. Basic Center Program for Runaway and Homeless Youth
    The overall purpose of the BCP is to provide financial assistance 
to establish or strengthen community-based centers that address the 
immediate needs (outreach, temporary shelter, food, clothing, 
counseling, aftercare, and related services) of runaway and homeless 
youth and their families. Services supported by this program are to be 
outside the law enforcement, the child welfare, the mental health, and 
the juvenile justice systems. The program goals and objectives of Part 
A of the RHY Act are to:
    a. Alleviate problems of runaway and homeless youth,
    b. Reunite youth with their families and encourage the resolution 
of intrafamily problems through counseling and other services,
    c. Strengthen family relationships and encourage stable living 
conditions for youth, and
    d. Help youth decide upon constructive courses of action.
2. Street Outreach Program for Runaway and Homeless Youth
    The overall purpose of SOP is to provide education and prevention 
services to reduce the incidence of sexual abuse of runaway, homeless, 
and street youth. This program is designed to support services for 
youth who are living on the street or in other unsafe environments and 
are at-risk of sexual abuse and/or exploitation.
3. Transitional Living Program for Homeless Youth
    The overall purpose of TLP for homeless youth is to establish and 
operate transitional living projects for homeless youth. This program 
is structured to help older, homeless youth achieve self-sufficiency 
and avoid long-term dependency on social services. Transitional living 
projects provide shelter, skills training, and support services to 
homeless youth ages 16 through 21 for a continuous period not exceeding 
18 months.
    Transitional Living Program funds are to be used for the purpose of 
enhancing the capacities of youth-serving agencies in local communities 
to effectively address the service needs of homeless, older adolescents 
and young adults. Goals, objectives and activities that may be 
maintained, improved and/or expanded through a TLP grant must include, 
but are not necessarily limited to:
    <bullet> Providing stable, safe living accommodations while a 
homeless youth is a program participant;
    <bullet> Providing the services necessary to assist homeless youth 
in developing both the skills and personal characteristics needed to 
enable them to live independently;
    <bullet> Providing education, information and counseling aimed at 
preventing, treating and reducing substance abuse among homeless youth;
    <bullet> Providing homeless youth with appropriate referrals and 
access to medical and mental health treatment; and
    <bullet> Providing the services and referrals necessary to assist 
youth in preparing for and obtaining employment.
    Specifics regarding grant awards in each of these three programs 
are found in Part III, Sections A, B and C, of this announcement.

D. Definitions

    1. The term ``homeless youth'' is defined differently for different 
programs.
    Under Part A of the RHY Act, which authorizes the BCP, the term 
``homeless youth'' means a person under 18 years of age who is in need 
of services and without a place of shelter where he or she receives 
supervision and care. This definition applies to all Basic Center 
projects and can be found in 45 CFR 1351.1(f).
    Under Part B of the RHY Act, which authorizes the TLP, ``homeless 
youth'' means an individual who is not less than 16 years of age and 
not more than 21 years of age; for whom it is not possible to live in a 
safe environment with a relative; and who has no other safe alternative 
living arrangement. This definition applies to all Transitional Living 
programs and can be found in section 321(b)(1) of the RHY Act.
    2. The term public agency means any State, unit of local 
government, combination of such States or units, or any agency, 
department, or instrumentality of any of the foregoing. This definition 
applies to all runaway and homeless youth programs funded under this 
announcement.
    3. The term runaway youth means a person under 18 years of age who 
absents himself or herself from home or place of legal residence 
without the permission of parents or legal guardian. This definition 
applies to all Basic Center program grantees and can be found in 45 CFR 
1351.1(k).
    4. The term shelter includes host homes, group homes and supervised 
apartments. This definition applies to all RHY program grantees and is 
referenced in Section 322(1) of the RHY Act. As currently understood in 
the field:
    Host homes are facilities providing shelter, usually in the home of 
a family, under contract to accept runaway and/or homeless youth 
assigned by the BCP service provider, and are licensed according to 
State or local laws.
    Group homes are single-site residential facilities designed to 
house BCP clients who may be new to the program or may require a higher 
level of supervision. These dwellings operate in accordance with State 
or local housing codes and licensure.
    A supervised apartment is a single unit dwelling or multiple unit 
apartment house operated under the auspices of the TLP service provider 
for the purpose of housing program participants.
    5. The term State means any State of the United States, the 
District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin 
Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern 
Marianas. This definition applies to the Basic Center Program and the 
Transitional Living Program and can be found in section 3601(10) of the 
Anti-Drug Abuse Act, incorporating by reference section 103(7) of the 
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, as amended.
    6. The term street-based outreach and education includes education 
and prevention efforts directed at youth that are victims of offenses 
committed by offenders who are not known to the victim as well as 
offenders who are known to the victim.
    7. The term street youth means a juvenile who spends a significant 
amount of time on the street or in other areas of exposure to 
encounters that may lead to sexual abuse.
    8. The term temporary shelter means the provision of short-term 
(maximum of 15 days) room and board and core crisis intervention 
services on a 24 hour basis. This definition applies to all Basic 
Center Program grantees and can be found in 45 CFR 1351.1(o).
    9. The term transitional living youth project means a project that 
provides shelter and services designed to promote transition to self-
sufficient living and to prevent long-term dependency on social 
services. This definition applies to all TLP program

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grantees and is found in section 321(b)(2) of the RHY Act.

E. Final Priorities

    Section 364 of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (RHY Act) 
requires the Department to publish annually for public comment a 
proposed plan specifying priorities the Department will follow in 
awarding grants and contracts under the RHY Act. The proposed plan for 
FY 1997 was published in the Federal Register on Thursday, December 19, 
1997, and requested comments and recommendations from the field.
1. Public Comments
    The Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) usually receives 
approximately 20 written responses from a number of sources, 
principally Runaway and Homeless Youth Program grantees. The responses 
are generally supportive.
    To the extent feasible, ACYF takes these and all other public 
comments into account when preparing the final priorities.
2. Final Program Priorities for Fiscal Year 1997
    The Department will award new and continuation grants for provision 
of Basic Center, Street Outreach and Transitional Living services.
    The Department will also award continuation funding to the National 
Communications System, to the ten Regional Training and Technical 
Assistance providers, and to a number of related program support 
activities.
    The Final Program Priorities continue to support and emphasize a 
comprehensive youth development approach to services to youth and their 
families.
a. Basic Center Program Grants
    Approximately 450 Basic Center grants, of which about 150 will be 
competitive new starts and 300 will be non-competitive continuations, 
will be funded in FY 1997.
    Section 385(a)(2) of the Act requires that 90 percent of the funds 
appropriated under Part A (The Runaway and Homeless Youth Grant 
Program) be used to establish and strengthen runaway and homeless youth 
Basic Centers. Total funding under Part A of the Act for FY 1997 is 
expected to be approximately $43.6 million. This sum triggers the 
provision in the Act calling for a minimum award of $100,000 to each 
State, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, and a minimum award 
of $45,000 to each of the four insular areas: the Virgin Islands, Guam, 
American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas.
b. Street Outreach Program Grants
    In FY 1997, approximately $4.4 million will be used to fund new 
Street Outreach Program grants and $3.0 million will be used to fund 
non-competitive continuation Street Outreach Program grants.
c. Transitional Living Program Grants
    In FY 1997, approximately $7.3 million has been used to fund new 
TLP grants and $6.6 million to fund TLP continuation grants. In FY 
1998, total funding for TLP is expected to be approximately $14.9 
million. Approximately $6.6 million will be awarded for new grants and 
$7.3 million will be awarded as continuation grants.

d. National Communications System

    Part C, Section 331 of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act, as 
amended, mandates support for a National Communications System to 
assist runaway and homeless youth in communicating with their families 
and with service providers. In FY 1994, a five-year grant was awarded 
to the National Runaway Switchboard, Inc., in Chicago, Illinois, to 
operate the system. Subject to the availability of funding, non-
competitive continuation funding will be awarded to the grantee in FY 
1997.
e. Support Services for Runaway and Homeless Youth Programs

(1) Training and Technical Assistance

    Part D, Section 342 of the Act authorizes the Department to make 
grants to statewide and regional nonprofit organizations to provide 
training and technical assistance (T&TA) to organizations that are 
eligible to receive service grants under the Act. Eligible 
organizations include the Basic Centers authorized under Part A of the 
Act (The Runaway and Homeless Youth Grant Program) and the service 
grantees authorized under Part B of the Act (The Transitional Living 
Grant Program). The purpose of this T&TA is to strengthen the programs 
and to enhance the knowledge and skills of youth service workers.
    In FY 1994, the Family and Youth Services Bureau awarded ten 
Cooperative Agreements, one in each of the ten Federal Regions, to 
provide T&TA to agencies funded by the Family and Youth Services Bureau 
to provide services to runaway and homeless youth. Each Cooperative 
Agreement is unique, being based on the characteristics and different 
T&TA needs in the respective Regions. Each has a five-year project 
period that will expire in FY 1999.
    Subject to availability of funds, non-competitive continuation 
funding will be awarded to the ten T&TA grantees in FY 1997.

(2) National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth

    In June 1992, a five-year contract was awarded by the Department to 
establish and operate the National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth. 
The purpose of the Clearinghouse is to serve as a central information 
point for professionals and agencies involved in the development and 
implementation of services to runaway and homeless youth. To this end, 
the Clearinghouse:
    <bullet> Collects, evaluates and maintains reports, materials and 
other products regarding service provision to runaway and homeless 
youth;
    <bullet> Develops and disseminates reports and bibliographies 
useful to the field;
    <bullet> Identifies areas in which new or additional reports, 
materials and products are needed; and
    <bullet> Carries out other activities designed to provide the field 
with the information needed to improve services to runaway and homeless 
youth.
    The contract with the National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth 
expires in Fiscal Year 1997. Subject to availability of funds, a 
Request for Proposals will be published and a new contract will be 
awarded this Fiscal Year to sustain the Clearinghouse services.

(3) Runaway and Homeless Youth Management Information System (RHYMIS)

    The Family and Youth Services Bureau awarded a three-year contract, 
which expires in Fiscal Year 1997, for the development and 
implementation of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Management Information 
System (RHYMIS) for FYSB programs. The data generated by the system are 
used to produce reports and information regarding the programs, 
including information for the required reports to Congress. The RHYMIS 
also serves as a management tool for FYSB and for individual programs.
    Subject to availability of funds, in Fiscal Year 1997, a request 
for proposals to maintain RHYMIS services will be published and a new 
contract awarded.

(4) Monitoring Support for FYSB Programs

    The Family and Youth Services Bureau uses a standardized, 
comprehensive monitoring instrument

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and site visit protocols, including a pre-review component for 
monitoring runaway and homeless youth programs. The Bureau awarded a 
three year contract, which expires in Fiscal Year 1997, to provide 
logistical support for the peer review monitoring process, including 
nationwide distribution of the monitoring instrument. The findings from 
the monitoring visits are being used by the Regional Offices and the T/
TA providers as a basis for their activities.
    Subject to the availability of funds, in Fiscal Year 1997, a 
procurement to sustain this activity will be published and a new 
contract awarded.
f. Research and Demonstration Initiatives
    Section 315 of the Act authorizes the Department to make grants to 
States, localities, and private entities to carry out research, 
demonstration, and service projects designed to increase knowledge 
concerning and to improve services for runaway and homeless youth. 
These activities serve to identify emerging issues and to develop and 
test models which address such issues.

(1) Improved Access to Services and Supports for Youth With 
Developmental Disabilities

    The Family and Youth Services Bureau and the Administration of 
Developmental Disabilities are collaborating to address the needs of 
youth with developmental disabilities. In 1995, a competitive review 
process resulted in jointly funded grant awards to three demonstration 
projects designed to improve local coordination of services to youth 
with developmental disabilities.
    Subject to the availability of funds, non-competitive continuation 
funding will be awarded to the three grantees in Fiscal Year 1997.

(2) Analysis, Synthesis, and Interpretation of New Information 
Concerning Runaway and Homeless Youth Programs

    Over the past few years, considerable new knowledge and information 
has been developed concerning the runaway and homeless youth programs 
administered by FYSB, and concerning the youth and families served. The 
main sources of this new information are the Runaway and Homeless Youth 
Management Information System (RHYMIS) and a number of evaluation 
studies underway or recently completed. The RHYMIS and the evaluation 
studies contain descriptions of FYSB's grantee agencies, along with 
detailed data on the youth and families served.
    A contract was awarded in Fiscal Year 1995 to analyze and 
synthesize this valuable data and to explore program and policy 
implications. Results from this contract effort will be available in 
Fiscal Year 1997.
g. Comprehensive Youth Development Framework.
    A youth development approach has become central to all FYSB 
activities and programs since 1995. In Fiscal Year 1995, a contract was 
awarded to develop a youth development framework from a theoretical 
perspective. This framework is intended to enhance the capacity of 
policy and program developers, program managers, and youth services 
professionals to develop service models and approaches that will 
redirect youth in high risk situations toward positive pathways of 
development.
    It is our hope and expectation that this document will serve as a 
basis for securing consensus on a working definition of youth 
development and for increasing awareness of the importance and benefits 
of a youth development perspective in serving youth.
    The report from this contract will be available later in Fiscal 
Year 1997 and will receive wide distribution.
h. Priorities for Administrative Changes
    To support the increased emphasis on youth development, two 
management or administrative changes will continue:
    <bullet> Regional Offices have and will continue to play a 
significant role in the assessment of grant applications. This role 
includes Regional staff involvement (1) as chairpersons for peer review 
panels and (2) in conduct of administrative reviews of new start 
applications that take into account knowledge about the applicants' 
experience, effectiveness, and potential and of the geographic 
distribution of the grantees in their respective States and Regions. 
Final funding decisions will remain the responsibility of the 
Commissioner of the Administration on Children, Youth and Families.
    <bullet> Efforts will be continued to avoid the problems of gaps in 
financial support between the expiration of one grant and the beginning 
of a new grant for current grantees that are successful in competition.

F. Eligible Applicants

    The various legislative Acts that authorize the runaway and 
homeless youth programs addressed in this Federal Register announcement 
identify ``eligible applicants'' differently.
    Accordingly, refer to the definition of eligible applicants 
appropriate to each FYSB RHY program described in Part III of this 
announcement. In addition please refer to Part VI, Appendix D for a 
listing of current grantees that are NOT eligible to apply under each 
of the grant programs.
    Any non-profit organization submitting an application must submit 
proof of its non-profit status with its application. Proof can include 
a copy of the applicant's listing in the Internal Revenue Service's 
(IRS) most recent list of tax-exempt organizations described in section 
501(c)(3) of the IRS code, or a copy of the currently valid IRS tax-
exemption certificate, or a copy of the articles of incorporation 
bearing the seal of the State in which the corporation or association 
is domiciled.

G. Availability of Competitive New-Start Funds

1. Basic Center Program for Runaway and Homeless Youth
    The Administration on Children, Youth and Families expects to award 
approximately $14.2 million for new competitive, Basic Center Program 
grants. In accordance with the RHY Act, the funds will be divided among 
the States in proportion to their respective populations under the age 
of 18, with a minimum award of $100,000 to each State, the District of 
Columbia, and Puerto Rico, and a minimum award of $45,000 to each of 
the four insular areas: Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the 
Northern Marianas and the Virgin Islands.
    The funds available for both continuations and new starts in each 
of the States and insular areas is listed in the Table of Allocations 
by State (Part VI, Appendix H). In this Table, the amounts shown in the 
column labeled ``New Starts'' are the amounts available for competition 
in the respective States.
    The number of new awards made within each State will depend upon 
the funds available (i.e., the State's total allotment less the amount 
required for non-competing continuations), as well as on the number of 
acceptable applications. Therefore, where the amount required for non-
competing continuations in any State equals the State's total 
allotment, no new awards will be made.
    All applicants under this announcement will compete with other 
applicants in the State in which their services would be provided. In 
the event that an insufficient number of acceptable applications is 
approved for funding from any State or jurisdiction,

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the Commissioner, ACYF, will reallocate the unused funds.
    Further information on the BCP application requirements is 
presented in Part III, Section A, and in Part IV.
2. Street Outreach Program for Runaway and Homeless Youth
    The Administration on Children, Youth and Families expects to award 
approximately $4.4 million for new competitive Street Outreach Program 
grants.
    Further information on the SOP application requirements is 
presented in Part III, Section B, and in Part IV.
3. Transitional Living Program for Homeless Youth
    In FY 1998, the Administration on Children, Youth and Families 
expects to award approximately $7.3 million in new competitive 
Transitional Living Program grants.
    Further information on the TLP application requirements is 
presented in Part III, Section C, and in Part IV.

H. Duration of Projects

    This announcement solicits applications for projects of up to three 
years (36-month project periods) for the BCP, the SOP and the TLP. 
Initial grant awards, made on a competitive basis, will be for one-year 
(12-month) budget periods. Applications for continuation grants beyond 
the one-year budget periods, but within the 36-month project periods, 
will be entertained in subsequent years on a non-competitive basis, 
subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the 
grantees, and determination that continued funding would be in the best 
interest of the government.

I. Maximum Federal Award and Grantee Share of the Project

    The maximum amount of Federal funds for which an applicant can 
apply is specified in the program descriptions found in Part III of 
this announcement. The non-Federal share requirements for each of the 
three programs are also found in Part III of this announcement.
    The non-Federal share may be met by cash or in-kind contributions. 
Federal funds provided to States and services or other resources 
purchased with Federal funds may not be used to match project grants. 
Applicants which do not provide the required percentage of non-Federal 
share will not be funded. For-profit applicants for Basic Center 
Program grants are reminded that no grant funds may be paid as profit 
to any recipient of a grant or sub-grant (45 CFR 74.705).

Part II. Evaluation Criteria

    The five criteria that follow will be used to review and evaluate 
each application under the BCP, the SOP and the TLP and should be 
addressed in developing the program narratives. The point values 
following each criterion heading indicate the numerical weight each 
criterion will be accorded in the review process. Note that the highest 
possible value BCP, SOP and TLP applications can receive is 105 points. 
See Criterion 4 for more specific information.

Criterion 1. Objectives and Need for Assistance (15 Points)

    Pinpoint any relevant physical, economic, social, financial, 
institutional, or other problems requiring a solution. Demonstrate the 
need for the assistance and state the goals or service objectives of 
the project. Supporting documentation or other testimonies from 
concerned interests other than the applicant may be used. Give a 
precise location of the project site(s) and area(s) to be served by the 
proposed project. Maps or other graphic aids may be attached. (The 
applicant should refer to Part I, Section C, of this announcement for a 
description of each program's purpose.)

Criterion 2. Results or Benefits Expected (20 Points)

    Identify the results and benefits to be derived from the project. 
State the numbers of runaway and homeless youth and their families to 
be served, and describe the types and quantities of services to be 
provided. Identify the kinds of data to be collected and maintained, 
and discuss the criteria to be used to evaluate the results and success 
of the project.

Criterion 3. Approach (35 Points)

    Outline a plan of action pertaining to the scope of the project and 
detail how the proposed work will be accomplished. Describe any unusual 
features of the project, such as extraordinary social and community 
involvements, and how the project will be maintained after termination 
of Federal support. Explain the methodology that will be used to 
determine if the needs identified and discussed are being met and if 
the results and benefits identified are being achieved.

Criterion 4. Staff Background and Organizational Experience (20-25 
Points)

    List the organizations, cooperators, consultants, or other key 
individuals who will work on the project along with a short description 
of the nature of their effort or contribution. Summarize the background 
and experience of the project director and key project staff and the 
history of the organization. Demonstrate the ability to effectively 
manage the project and to coordinate activities with other agencies. 
Applicants are encouraged to discuss staff and organizational 
experience in working with runaway and homeless youth populations and 
may include information regarding their past performance under RHYP 
grants. Applicants may refer to the staff resumes and to the 
Organizational Capability Statement included in the submission.
    Legislation authorizing each of the Federal Runaway and Homeless 
Youth Programs requires that priority for funding be given to agencies 
with experience in providing direct services to runaway and homeless 
youth. In line with this requirement, BCP, SOP and TLP applicants 
having three (3) or more years of continuous effort serving runaway and 
homeless youth in one or more areas set forth in Section 312 of the Act 
are eligible to receive an additional five (5) points on this 
criterion.

Criterion 5. Budget Appropriateness (10 Points)

    Demonstrate that the project's costs (overall costs, average cost 
per youth served, costs for different services) are reasonable in view 
of the anticipated results and benefits. (Applicants may refer (1) to 
the budget information presented in Standard Forms 424 and 424A and in 
the associated budget justification, and (2) to the results or benefits 
expected as identified under Criterion 2.)
    The Program Narrative information provided by the applicant in 
response to any one or more of the three priority area descriptions 
identified in Part III of this announcement should be organized and 
presented according to these five evaluation criteria.

Part III. Program Areas

A. Basic Center Program for Runaway and Homeless Youth

    Eligible Applicants: Any State, unit of local government, 
combination of units of local government, public or private agency, 
organization, institution, or other non-profit entity is eligible to 
apply for these funds. Federally recognized Indian Tribes are eligible 
to apply for Basic Center grants. Non-Federally recognized Indian 
Tribes and urban Indian organizations are also

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eligible to apply for grants as private, non-profit agencies.
    Current Basic Center Program grantees with project periods ending 
by September 30, 1997 and all other eligible applicants not currently 
receiving Basic Center funds may apply for a new competitive Basic 
Center grant under this announcement.
    Basic Center Program Grantees (including subgrantees) with one or 
two years remaining on their current grant and the expectation of 
continuation funding in Fiscal Year 1997 may not apply for a new Basic 
Center grant under this announcement. These grantees are eligible to 
apply for non-competitive continuation funding in FY 1997 and will 
receive instructions from their respective ACF Regional Offices on the 
procedures for applying for continuation grants.
    Please refer to Part VI, Appendix D.1 for a listing of current 
grantees that are NOT eligible to apply for new Basic Center Program 
grants under this announcement.
    As required by runaway and homeless youth legislation, priority for 
funding will be given to agencies with demonstrated experience 
establishing and operating centers that provide direct services to 
runaway and homeless youth in a manner that is outside the law 
enforcement system, the child welfare system, the mental health system 
and the juvenile justice system. Demonstrated experience providing 
direct services means three (3) or more years of continuous effort 
serving runaway and homeless youth in one or more areas set forth in 
Section 312 of the Act. Applicants claiming credit for this preference 
must include a statement of no more than one page documenting the 
relevant experience.
    Program Purpose, Goals, and Objectives: The Administration on 
Children, Youth and Families will award approximately 150 new service 
grants to establish or strengthen existing or proposed runaway and 
homeless youth Basic Centers. These programs must be locally controlled 
efforts that provide temporary shelter, counseling and related services 
to juveniles who have left home without permission of their parents or 
guardians or to other homeless juveniles.
    Applications are solicited under this program area to provide 
direct services that fulfill the program purposes, goals and objectives 
set forth in the legislation and as specified in Part I, section C.1 of 
this announcement.
    Background: The Runaway Youth and Homeless Youth Act of 1974 was a 
response to widespread concern regarding the alarming number of youth 
who were leaving home without parental permission, crossing State 
lines, and who, while away from home, were exposed to exploitation and 
other dangers of street life.
    Each Basic Center funded under the authorizing legislation is 
required to provide outreach to runaway and homeless youth; temporary 
shelter for up to fifteen days; food; clothing; individual, group, and 
family counseling; and related services. Many Basic Centers provide 
their services in residential settings with a capacity for no more than 
20 youth. Some centers also provide some or all of their shelter 
services through host homes (usually private homes under contract to 
the centers), with counseling and referrals being provided from a 
central location.
    In FY 1996, approximately 50,000 youth received shelter and non-
shelter services through ACYF-funded Basic Centers. The primary 
presenting problems of these youth include conflict with parents or 
other adults, including physical and sexual abuse; other family crises 
such as divorce, death, or sudden loss of income; and personal problems 
such as drug use, or problems with peers, school attendance and 
truancy, bad grades, inability to get along with teachers, and learning 
disabilities.
    Low self-esteem is a major problem among youth participating in the 
Basic Center Program. Slightly more than half gave an indication of 
clinical depression; and 14 percent reported having made at least one 
suicide attempt.
    After receiving services from Basic Center programs, approximately 
65 percent of the youth return to their families; approximately 25 
percent go to a variety of other situations such as Job Core, 
independent living programs, drug treatment programs and other 
institutional programs; and approximately 10 percent return to the 
streets or leave the centers with no known destination.
    Minimum Requirements for Project Design: As part of addressing the 
evaluation criteria outlined in Part II of this announcement, each 
applicant must address the following items in the program narrative 
section of the proposal.
Objectives and Need for Assistance
    1. Applicant must specify the goals and objectives of the project 
and how implementation will fulfill the purposes of the legislation 
identified in Part I, section C.1. of this announcement.
    2. Applicant must describe the conditions of youth and families in 
the area to be served, with an emphasis on the incidence and 
characteristics of runaway and homeless youth and their families. The 
discussion must consider matters of family functioning, along with the 
health, education, employment, and social conditions of the youth, 
including at-risk conditions or behaviors such as drug use, school 
failure, and delinquency.
    3. Applicant must discuss the existing support systems for at-risk 
youth and families in the area, with specific references to law 
enforcement, health and mental health care, social services, school 
systems, and child welfare. In addition, other agencies providing 
shelter and services to runaway and homeless youth in the area must be 
identified.
    4. Within the context of the existing support systems, applicant 
must demonstrate the need for the center and indicate the objectives 
that the program would work toward fulfilling.
    5. Applicant must describe the area to be served by the proposed 
center, and must demonstrate that the center is or will be located in 
an area which is frequented by and/or easily accessible by runaway and 
homeless youth.
Results and Benefits Expected
    1. Applicant must specify the numbers of runaway and homeless youth 
and their families to be served, the number of beds available for 
runaway and homeless youth and the types and quantities of services to 
be provided.
    2. Applicant must describe the anticipated changes in attitudes, 
values and behavior, and improvements in individual and family 
functioning that will occur as a consequence of the services provided 
by the center.
    3. Applicant must discuss the expected impact of the project on the 
availability of services to runaway and homeless youth in the local 
community and indicate how the project will enhance the organization's 
capacity to provide services that address the needs of runaway and 
homeless youth in the community.
Approach
    1. Applicant must describe the center's youth development approach 
or philosophy and indicate how it underlies and integrates all proposed 
activities, including provision of services to runaway and homeless 
youth and involvement of the youth's parents or legal guardians. 
Specific information must be provided on how youth will be involved in 
the design, operation and evaluation of the program.
    2. Applicant must describe how runaway and homeless youth and their 
families will be reached, and how

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services will be provided in compliance with the Program Performance 
Standards listed in Part VI, Appendix A.
    3. Applicant must include detailed plans for implementing direct 
services based upon a youth development approach and upon identified 
goals and objectives. Applicant must identify the strategies that will 
be employed and the activities that will be implemented, including 
innovative approaches to securing appropriate center services for the 
runaway and homeless youth to be served, for involving family members 
as an integral part of the services provided, for periodic review and 
assessment of individual cases, and for encouraging awareness of and 
sensitivity to the diverse needs of runaway and homeless youth who 
represent particular ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual 
orientations, or who are street youth.
    4. Applicant must describe the center's plans for conducting an 
outreach program that, where applicable, will attract members of ethnic 
and racial minorities and/or persons with limited ability to speak 
English.
    5. Applicant must describe the center's plans and procedures for 
intake and assessment of the youth upon arrival at the center.
    6. Applicant must describe the center's plans for contacting the 
parents or other relatives of the youth they serve, for ensuring the 
safe return of the youth to their parents, relatives or legal guardians 
if it is in their best interests, for contacting local governments 
pursuant to formal or informal arrangements established with such 
officials, and for providing alternative living arrangements when it is 
not safe or appropriate for the youth to return home.
    7. Applicant must describe the type of shelter that will be 
available, the shelter capacity of the center and the system of staff 
supervision to be implemented in the shelter.
    8. Applicant must describe the center's plans for ensuring proper 
coordination with law enforcement personnel, health and mental health 
care personnel, social service personnel, and welfare personnel.
    9. Applicant must describe the center's plans for ensuring 
coordination with the schools to which runaway and homeless youth will 
return, and for assisting the youth to stay current with the curricula 
of these schools.
    10. Applicant must describe the center's procedures for dealing 
with youth who have run from foster care placements.
    11. Applicant must describe procedures for dealing with youth who 
have run from correctional institutions, and must show that procedures 
are in accordance with Federal, State and local laws.
    12. Applicant must describe the center's plans and procedures for 
providing aftercare services and for ensuring, whenever possible, that 
aftercare services will also be provided to those youth who are 
returned beyond the State in which the center is located.
    13. Applicant must agree to gather and submit program and client 
data required by FYSB through the Runaway and Homeless Youth Management 
Information System (RHYMIS). If applicant is a current recipient of a 
BCP or TLP grant, applicant must describe the extent to which it now 
gathers and submits required data to the RHYMIS. Current recipients of 
a FYSB grant who are not submitting the required data are at risk of 
not being considered for a new grant award.
    While the computer software and training for the implementation of 
the RHYMIS will be provided by FYSB to grantees, applicant should 
include a request for funds in its budget (within the maximum Federal 
funds allowed) for any computer equipment needed for implementation of 
the RHYMIS.
    To determine whether an agency's current computer equipment is 
adequate, or whether purchase of an upgrade or of new equipment is 
necessary, potential applicants are invited to contact the RHYMIS 
Technical Support Group at Information Technology Incorporated, 
Bethesda, MD, telephone: 1-800-392-2395.
    14. Applicant must agree to cooperate with any research or 
evaluation efforts sponsored by the Administration for Children and 
Families.
    15. Applicant must describe how the activities implemented under 
this project will be continued by the agency once Federal funding for 
the project has ended. The applicant must describe specific plans for 
accomplishing program phase-out for the last two quarters of the 36-
month project period in the event the applicant does not receive a new 
award.
STAFF BACKGROUND AND ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE
    1. As priority for funding will be given to agencies and 
organizations that have documented experience in establishing and 
operating centers that provide direct services to runaway and homeless 
youth, applicant must include a brief description of the organization 
and its experience in providing services to this client population.
    2. Applicant must include a description of current and proposed 
staff skills and knowledge regarding runaway and homeless youth and 
indicate how staff will be utilized in achieving the goals and 
objectives of the program. Information on proposed staff training and 
brief resumes or job descriptions may be included.
    3. Applicant must describe procedures for maintaining 
confidentiality of records on the youth and families served. Procedures 
must insure that no information on the youth and families is disclosed 
without the consent of the individual youth, parent or legal guardian. 
Disclosures without consent can be made to another agency compiling 
statistical records if individual identities are not provided or to a 
government agency involved in the disposition of criminal charges 
against an individual runaway or homeless youth.
    4. Applicant must describe how the project has established or will 
establish formal service linkages with other social service, law 
enforcement, educational, housing, vocational, welfare, legal service, 
drug treatment and health care agencies in order to ensure appropriate 
referrals for the project clients when needed.
    5. Applicant must describe how community and other support will be 
secured to continue the project at the conclusion of the Federal grant 
period.
Budget Appropriateness
    1. Applicant must discuss and justify the costs of the proposed 
project in terms of numbers of youth and families to be served, types 
and quantities of services to be provided, and the anticipated outcomes 
for the youth and families.
    2. The applicant must describe the fiscal control and accounting 
procedures that will be used to ensure prudent use, proper 
disbursement, and accurate accounting of funds received under this 
program announcement.
    Duration of Project: This announcement solicits applications for 
Basic Center projects of up to three years duration (36-month project 
periods). Initial grant awards, made on a competitive basis, will be 
for one-year (12-month) budget periods. Applications for continuation 
grants beyond the one-year budget periods, but within the 36-month 
project periods, will be entertained in subsequent years on a non-
competitive basis, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory 
progress of the grantee, and determination that continued funding would 
be in the best interest of the government.
    Federal Share of Project Costs: Priority will be given to 
applicants

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which apply for less than $200,000 per year. The maximum Federal share 
for a 3-year project period is $600,000.
    Applicant Share of Project Costs: Basic Center grantees must 
provide a non-Federal share or match of at least ten percent of the 
Federal funds awarded. The non-Federal share may be met by cash or in-
kind contributions, although applicants are encouraged to meet their 
match requirements through cash contributions. Therefore, a three-year 
project costing $300,000 in Federal funds (based on an award of 
$100,000 per 12-month budget period) must include a match of at least 
$30,000 ($10,000 per budget period).

B. Street Outreach Program for Runaway and Homeless Youth

    Eligible Applicants: Any private, nonprofit agency is eligible to 
apply for these funds. Non-Federally recognized Indian Tribes and urban 
Indian organizations are eligible to apply for grants as private, non-
profit agencies.
    Current Street Outreach Program grantees with Basic Center Program 
project periods ending September 30, 1997 and all other eligible 
applicants not currently receiving SOP funds may apply for a new 
competitive SOP grant under this announcement.
    Current Street Outreach Program grant recipients with one or two 
years remaining on their Basic Center Program grant and the expectation 
of non-competitive continuation Basic Center Program funding in Fiscal 
Year 1997 may not apply for a new Street Outreach Program grant under 
this announcement. These grantees are eligible to apply for non-
competitive continuation funding in FY 1997 and will receive 
instructions from their respective ACF Regional Offices on the 
procedures for applying for continuation grants.
    Please note that public agencies are NOT eligible to apply for 
these funds.
    Please refer to Part VI, Appendix D.2 for a listing of current 
grantees that are NOT eligible to apply for new Street Outreach Program 
grants under this announcement.
    As required by the legislation, priority for funding will be given 
to agencies that have experience in providing services to runaway, 
homeless, and street youth. Demonstrated experience providing direct 
services means three (3) or more years of continuous effort serving 
runaway, homeless or and street youth.
    Applicants claiming credit for this preference must include a 
statement of no more than one page documenting the relevant experience. 
Applicants with 3 years of demonstrated experience providing direct 
services to the target population are eligible to receive an additional 
five (5) points in the Staff Background and Organizational Experience 
evaluation criterion section.
    Program Purpose, Goals, and Objectives: The Administration on 
Children, Youth and Families will award approximately 50 new SOP grants 
for street-based outreach and education. The programs must provide 
services that focus on establishing and building relationships between 
street youth and program staff with the goal of helping youth leave the 
streets. These services might include treatment, counseling, provision 
of information, and referral services for runaway, homeless, and street 
youth who have been subjected to or are at risk of being subjected to 
exploitation or sexual abuse. These programs must have access to local 
emergency shelter space that can be made available for youth willing to 
come in off the streets. In addition, street outreach staff must have 
access to the shelter in order to maintain important and constant 
interaction with the youth during the time they are in the shelter.
    Applications are solicited under this program area to provide 
direct services that fulfill the program purposes, goals and objectives 
set forth in the legislation and as specified in Part I, Section C.2 of 
this announcement.

Background

    In response to the needs of street youth who are subjected, or at 
risk of being subjected, to sexual abuse, Congress amended the Runaway 
and Homeless Youth Act by authorizing the Education and Prevention 
Services to Reduce Sexual Abuse of Runaway, Homeless, and Street Youth 
Program as part of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 
1994. This program is referred to as the Street Outreach Program (SOP) 
for Runaway, Homeless and Street Youth.
    The array of social, emotional and health problems faced by youth 
on the street are dramatically compounded by incidence of exploitation 
and/or sexual abuse. Street youth are victimized by strangers as well 
as by individuals known to the youth, and a significant number of 
homeless youth are exploited as they participate in survival sex and 
prostitution to meet their basic needs for food and shelter. Because of 
these issues, sexually exploited youth often need more intensive 
services. Youth must be afforded the opportunity to slowly build trust 
relationships with caring and responsible adults as the first step to 
successfully encouraging them to leave the streets.
    Minimum Requirements for Project Design: As a part of addressing 
the evaluation criteria outlined in Part II of this announcement, each 
applicant must address the following items in the program narrative 
section of their application.
Objectives and Need for Assistance
    1. Applicant must specify the goals and objectives of the project 
and how implementation will fulfill the purposes of the legislation 
identified in Part I, section C.2 of this announcement.
    2. Applicant must describe the specific geographic area frequented 
by street youth and the incidence and characteristics of these youth, 
including their social needs and health problems.
    3. The applicant must demonstrate that the area that the program 
will serve is or will be located in the area which is frequented by and 
/or easily accessible by these street youth.
    4. The applicant must describe currently available services for 
street youth. Service gaps must be addressed and considered in 
developing program objectives.
    5. The applicant must describe the objectives of the program and 
the manner in which these objectives will help to encourage youth to 
leave the streets.
Results and Benefits
    1. Applicant must provide detailed information on the expected 
results and benefits of the program in terms of the number and 
frequency of youth served annually and in terms of the benefits and 
outcomes that will accrue to the street youth.
    2. The applicant must describe barriers to effective delivery of 
services that currently exist or are anticipated and identify actions 
the program will take to overcome the barriers to serving this 
population.
Approach
    1. The applicant must describe a youth development approach to 
serving street youth including how youth will be involved in the 
design, operation and evaluation of the program.
    2. Applicant must describe its current or proposed street outreach 
effort, including: framework and philosophy, hours of operation, 
staffing pattern and support, services provided, and expertise in 
approaching and addressing issues of victims of sexual abuse.
    3. The applicant must describe a plan to provide street-based 
outreach services during hours when youth will most likely avail 
themselves of those services (late afternoon, evenings, nights, and 
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    4. The applicant must show that there is guaranteed access to 
emergency shelter services that can be made available to street youth. 
In addition, they must show that street outreach workers will have 
guaranteed access to the street youth that are taking advantage of the 
shelter's services.
    5. The applicant must describe the range of services that will be 
offered to street youth and methods of their provision by demonstrating 
that, at a minimum, emergency shelter, street-based outreach and 
education, survival aid, individual assessment, counseling, prevention 
and education activities and information, information and referral 
services, crisis intervention and follow-up support will be available. 
Applicant must specify which services (excluding shelter services) will 
be provided through contracts.
    6. The applicant must demonstrate that supportive training and 
appropriate street-based outreach supervision is provided to outreach 
staff and volunteers. This supervision must include guidance on 
policies and boundaries regarding their job responsibilities and their 
contact with and responsibilities to young people; training that will 
assist them in abiding by policies and maintaining appropriate 
boundaries; as well as training on youth development, sexual abuse, and 
other topics relevant to street life.
    7. The applicant must show that the relationship of staff and 
volunteer gender, ethnicity and life experiences are relevant to those 
of the young people being served.
    8. The applicant must describe current efforts or plans to work 
with organizations that serve victims of domestic violence and sexual 
assault in order to tap into their expertise and to coordinate 
services.
    9. Applicant must describe how the project has established or will 
establish formal service linkages with other social service, law 
enforcement, educational, housing, vocational, welfare, legal service, 
drug treatment, other health care and other relevant service agencies 
in order to ensure appropriate service referrals for the project 
clients.
    10. Applicant must agree to gather and submit program and client 
data required by FYSB through the Runaway and Homeless Youth Management 
Information System (RHYMIS). If applicant is a current recipient of a 
BCP or TLP grant, applicant must describe the extent to which it now 
gathers and submits required data to the RHYMIS. Current recipients of 
a FYSB grant who are not submitting the required data are at risk of 
not being considered for a new grant award.
    While the computer software and training for the implementation of 
the RHYMIS will be provided by FYSB to grantees, applicant should 
include a request for funds in its budget (within the maximum Federal 
funds allowed) for any computer equipment needed for implementation of 
the RHYMIS. To determine whether an agency's current computer equipment 
is adequate, or whether purchase of an upgrade or of new equipment is 
necessary, potential applicants are invited to contact the RHYMIS 
Technical Support Group at Information Technology Incorporated, 
Bethesda, MD, Telephone: 1-800-392-2395.
    11. Applicant must agree to cooperate with any research or 
evaluation efforts sponsored by the Administration for Children and 
Families.
Staff Background and Organizational Experience
    1. As priority for funding will be given to organizations with 
experience in providing services to runaway, homeless, and street 
youth, applicant must describe the organization and the current 
services it provides to this specific target population including the 
direct provision of emergency shelter and supportive services.
    2. Applicant must include a description of current and proposed 
staff skills and knowledge regarding runaway, homeless and street youth 
and indicate how staff will be utilized in achieving the goals and 
objectives of the program. Information on proposed staff training and 
brief resumes or job descriptions may be included.
    3. Applicant must describe procedures for maintaining 
confidentiality of records on the youth served and families served. 
Procedures must insure that no information on the youth and families is 
disclosed without the consent of the individual youth, parent or legal 
guardian. Disclosures without consent can be made to another agency 
compiling statistical records if individual identities are not provided 
or to a government agency involved in the disposition of criminal 
charges against an individual runaway, homeless or street youth.
    4. Applicant must describe how community and other resources will 
be secured to continue the project at the conclusion of the Federal 
grant period.
Budget Appropriateness
    1. Applicant must discuss and justify the costs of the proposed 
project in terms of the number of youth to be served, the types and 
quantities of services to be provided, and the anticipated outcomes for 
youth.
    2. Applicant must describe the fiscal control and accounting 
procedures that will be used to ensure prudent use, proper 
disbursement, and accurate accounting of funds received under the 
Street Outreach Program.
    Duration of Project: This announcement solicits applications for 
Street Outreach Program projects of up to three years (36-month project 
periods). Initial grant awards, made on a competitive basis, will be 
for one-year (12-month) budget periods. Applications for non-competing 
continuation grants beyond the one-year budget periods, but within the 
36-month project periods, will be considered subject to the 
availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the grantee, and 
determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of 
the government.
    Federal Share of Project Costs: Applicants may apply for up to 
$100,000 in Federal support each year, which equals a maximum of 
$300,000 for a 3-year project period. The Maximum Federal share of 
project costs is $100,000 for 12 months.
    Applicant Share of Project Cost: The applicant is required to 
provide 10 percent of the Federal Project costs each year. For example, 
a project requesting $100,000 in Federal funds must include a match of 
at least $10,000.
    The non-Federal share may be met by cash and/or in-kind 
contributions. Federal funds provided to States and services or other 
resources purchased with Federal funds may not be used to match project 
grants. Applicants which do not provide the required percentage of non-
Federal share will not be funded.

Background

C. Transitional Living Program for Homeless Youth (TLP)

    Eligible Applicants: Any State, units of local government (or a 
combination of units of local government), public or non-profit, 
private agency organizations, institutions or other non-profit 
entities. Federally recognized Indian Tribes are eligible to apply for 
TLP grants. Non-Federally recognized Indian Tribes and urban Indian 
organizations are also eligible to apply for grants as private, non-
profit agencies.
    Current TLP grantees with project periods ending by September 30, 
1997 and all other eligible applicants not currently receiving TLP 
funds may apply for a new competitive TLP grant under this 
announcement.
    TLP grantees (including subgrantees) with one or two years 
remaining on their current awards and the expectation of continuation 
funding in Fiscal Year

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1998 may not apply for a new TLP grant under this announcement. These 
grantees are eligible to apply for non-competitive continuation funding 
in FY 1997. These continuation grantees will receive instructions from 
their respective ACF Regional Offices on the procedures for applying 
for continuation grants.
    Please refer to Part VI, Appendix D.3 for a listing of current 
grantees which are ineligible to apply for new TLP grants under this 
announcement.
    As required by runaway and homeless youth legislation, priority for 
funding will be given to agencies with demonstrated experience in 
providing direct services to runaway and homeless youth. In line with 
this requirement, applicants which have three (3) or more years of 
continuous effort serving runaway and homeless youth in one or more 
areas set forth in Section 312 of the Act are eligible to receive an 
additional five (5) points in the Staff Background and Organizational 
Experience evaluation criterion section.
    Program Purpose, Goals and Objectives: The Administration on 
Children, Youth and Families will award approximately 40 new service 
grants to provide shelter, skill training and support services to 
assist homeless youth in making a smooth transition to self-sufficiency 
and to prevent long-term dependency on social services.
    Applications are solicited under this priority area to carry out 
direct service projects designed to carry out the program purpose, 
goals and objectives set forth in the legislation and as specified in 
Part I, section C.2 of this announcement.
    Background: It is estimated that about one-fourth of the youth 
served by all runaway and homeless youth programs are homeless. This 
means that the youth cannot return home or to another safe living 
arrangement with a relative. Other homeless youth have ``aged out'' of 
the child welfare system and are no longer eligible for foster care.
    These young people are often homeless through no fault of their 
own. The families they can no longer live with are often physically and 
sexually abusive and involved in drug and alcohol abuse. They cannot 
meet the youth's basic human needs (shelter, food, clothing), let alone 
provide the supportive and safe environment needed for the healthy 
development of self-image and the skills and personal characteristics 
which would enable them to mature into a self-sufficient adult.
    Homeless youth, lacking a stable family environment and without 
social and economic supports, are at high risk of being involved in 
dangerous lifestyles and problematic or delinquent behaviors. More than 
two-thirds of homeless youth served by ACYF-funded programs report 
using drugs or alcohol and many participate in survival sex and 
prostitution to meet their basic needs.
    Homeless youth are in need of a support system that will assist 
them in making the transition to adulthood and independent living. 
While all adolescents are faced with adjustment issues as they approach 
adulthood, homeless youth experience more severe problems and are at 
greater risk in terms of their ability to successfully make the 
transition to independent living.
    The Transitional Living Program for Homeless Youth specifically 
targets services to homeless youth and affords youth service agencies 
with an opportunity to serve homeless youth in a manner which is 
comprehensive and geared towards ensuring a successful transition to 
self-sufficiency. The TLP also improves the availability of 
comprehensive, integrated services for homeless youth, which reduces 
the risks of exploitation and danger to which these youth are exposed 
while living on the streets without positive economic or social 
supports.
    Minimum Requirements for Project Design: As a part of addressing 
the evaluation criteria outlined in Part II of this announcement, each 
applicant must address the following items in the program narrative 
section of their application.
Objectives and Need for Assistance
    1. Applicant must specify the goals and objectives of the program 
and how the implementation of the objectives will fulfill the 
requirements of the legislation identified in Part I, section C.3. of 
this announcement.
    2. Applicant must discuss the issue of youth homelessness in the 
community to be served, the present availability of services for 
homeless youth and provide documentation of the incidence of homeless 
youth.
    3. Applicant must describe the system that will be used to ensure 
that individual clients will meet the eligibility criteria of need for 
service as established by the Act. This may include a discussion of the 
intake and assessment activities which will be conducted with a client 
prior to acceptance into the TLP project. The applicant is encouraged 
to include samples of any forms to be used to determine eligibility and 
appropriate services.
Results and Benefits Expected
    1. Applicant must describe how homeless youth will be reached and 
identify the number who will be served annually on both a residential 
and non-residential basis.
    2. Applicant must provide information on the expected results and 
benefits of the program in terms of the number of youth who will 
successfully complete the program as well as potential problems or 
barriers to program implementation that might be possible reason(s) for 
non-success. Applicant must also discuss the organization's policy on 
termination and re-entry of youth out of and into the program.
    3. Applicant must discuss the expected impact of the project on the 
availability of services to homeless youth in the local community and 
indicate how the project will enhance the organization's capacity to 
provide services to address youth homelessness in the community.
Approach
    Applicant must discuss how they will implement the statutory 
requirements of the Act. Specifically, the applicant must describe 
plans for the provision of shelter and services and for program 
administration. In addition, the applicant must describe the program's 
youth development approach or philosophy and indicate how it underlies 
and integrates all proposed activities.Specific information must be 
provided on how youth will be involved in the design, operation and 
evaluation of the program.
    1. Shelter: Applicant must:
    <bullet> Assure that shelter is provided through one or a 
combination of the following:
    (a) A group home facility;
    (b) Family host homes; or
    (c) Supervised apartments.
    Applicant must indicate if the shelter will be provided directly or 
indirectly. When shelter will be provided indirectly, applicant must 
submit copies of formal written agreements with service providers 
regarding the terms under which shelter is provided.
    <bullet> Assure that the facility used for housing, whether a 
shelter, host family home and/or supervised apartment, shall 
accommodate no more than 20 youth at any given time; shall have a 
sufficient number of staff to ensure on-site supervision at each 
shelter option that is not a family home including periodic, 
unannounced visits from project staff; and is in compliance with State 
and local licensing requirements;
    <bullet> Assure, if applicable, that the applicant meets the 
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RHY Act for the lease of surplus Federal facilities for use as 
transitional living shelter facilities. Each surplus Federal facility 
used for this purpose must be made available for a period not less than 
two years, and no rent or fee shall be charged to the applicant in 
connection with use of such a facility. Any structural modifications or 
additions to surplus Federal facilities become the property of the 
government of the United States. All such modifications or additions 
may be made only after receiving prior written consent from the 
appropriate Department of Health and Human Services official.
    2. Services:
    Applicant must include a description of the core services to be 
provided. The description must include the purpose and concept of the 
service, its role in both the overall program design and the individual 
client TLP plan. The services to be provided must include, but are not 
necessarily limited to, the following:
    <bullet> Basic life skills information and counseling, including 
budgeting, money management, use of credit, housekeeping, menu planning 
and food preparation, consumer education, leisure-time activities, 
transportation, and obtaining vital documents (Social Security card, 
birth certificate).
    <bullet> Interpersonal skill building, such as developing positive 
relationships with peers and adults, effective communication, decision 
making, and stress management.
    <bullet> Educational advancement, such as GED preparation and 
attainment, post-secondary training (college, technical school, 
military, etc.), and vocational education.
    <bullet> Job preparation and attainment, such as career counseling, 
job preparation training, dress and grooming, job placement and job 
maintenance.
    <bullet> Mental health care, such as counseling (individual and 
group), drug abuse education, prevention and referral services, and 
mental health counseling.
    <bullet> Physical health care, such as routine physicals, health 
assessments, family planning/parenting skills, and emergency treatment.
    <bullet> The substantive participation of youth in the assessment 
and implementation of their needs, including the development and 
implementation of the individual transitional living plan and in 
decisions about the services to be received.
    The applicant must specifically describe programmatic efforts 
planned and/or implemented to encourage awareness of and sensitivity to 
the particular needs of homeless youth who are members of ethnic, 
racial and sexual minority groups and/or who are street youth.
    3. Administration: Applicant must:
    <bullet> Describe the procedures to be employed in the development, 
implementation and monitoring of an individualized, written 
transitional living plan for each program client which addresses the 
provision of services, and is appropriate to the individual 
developmental needs of the client.
    <bullet> Assure that the clients will substantively participate in 
the assessment of their needs and in decisions about the services to be 
received.
    <bullet> Assure that the outreach programs to be established are 
designed to attract individuals who are eligible to participate in the 
project.
    <bullet> Provide an assurance that housing and services will be 
available to a client for a continuous period not to exceed 540 days 
(18 months).
    <bullet> Describe the methods to be employed in collecting 
statistical records and evaluative data and for submitting annual 
reports on such information to the Department of Health and Human 
Services.
    <bullet> Describe how the applicant will ensure the confidentiality 
of client records.
    <bullet> Applicant must describe how the activities implemented 
under this project will be continued by the agency once Federal funding 
for the project has ended. The applicant must describe specific plans 
for accomplishing program phase-out for the last two quarters of 
program project period in the event that the applicant would not 
receive a new award.
    <bullet> Applicant must agree to gather and submit program and 
client data required by FYSB through the Runaway and Homeless Youth 
System (RHYMIS). If applicant is a current recipient of a Runaway and 
Homeless Youth Program grant, applicant must describe the extent to 
which it now gathers and submits required data to the RHYMIS. Current 
recipients of a FYSB grant which are not submitting the required data 
are at risk of not being considered for a new grant award.
    While the computer software and training for the implementation of 
the RHYMIS will be provided by FYSB to grantees, applicant should 
include a request for funds in its budget for any computer equipment 
needed for implementation of the RHYMIS. To determine whether an 
agency's current computer equipment is adequate, or whether purchase of 
an upgrade or of new equipment is necessary, potential applicants are 
invited to contact the RHYMIS Technical Support Group at Information 
Technology Incorporated, Bethesda, MD, telephone: 1-800-392-2395.
    <bullet> Applicant must agree to cooperate with any research or 
evaluation efforts sponsored by the Administration for Children and 
Families.
Staff Background and Organizational Experience
    1. As priority for funding will be given to agencies and 
organizations that have documented experience in providing direct 
services to homeless youth, applicant must include a brief description 
of the organization and its experience in providing services to this 
specific client population.
    2. Applicant must include a description of current and proposed 
staff skills and knowledge regarding homeless youth and indicate how 
staff will be utilized in achieving the goals and objectives of the 
program. Information on proposed staff training and brief resumes or 
job descriptions may be included.
    3. Applicant must describe how the project has established or will 
establish formal service linkages with other social service, law 
enforcement, educational, housing, vocational, welfare, legal service, 
drug treatment and health care agencies in order to ensure appropriate 
referrals for the project clients where and when needed.
    4. Applicant must describe procedures for maintaining 
confidentiality of records on the youth and families served. Procedures 
must insure that no information on the youth and families is disclosed 
without the consent of the individual youth, parent or legal guardian. 
Disclosures without consent can be made to another agency compiling 
statistical records if individual identities are not provided or to a 
government agency involved in the disposition of criminal charges 
against an individual runaway or homeless youth.
Budget Appropriateness
    1. Applicant must discuss and justify the costs of the proposed 
project in terms of numbers of youth to be served, the types and 
quantities of services to be provided, and the anticipated outcomes for 
the youth.
    2. Applicant must describe the fiscal control and accounting 
procedures that will be used to ensure prudent use, proper 
disbursement, and accurate accounting of funds received under this 
program announcement.
    3. Applicant must describe how cost-effective use of TLP funds will 
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of existing resources within the State which would help in the 
operation or coordination of a TLP, including those resources which are 
supported by Federal Independent Living Initiatives funds. Also, 
applicant must describe efforts to be undertaken over the length of the 
project which may increase non-Federal resources available to support 
the TLP.
    Duration of Project: Because successful applicants will receive 
grants with funds appropriated by Congress for FY 1998, project periods 
for these new awards will begin when FY 1998 funds are appropriated and 
made available to ACYF, but in no case will they begin prior to October 
1, 1997.
    This announcement solicits TLP applications for projects of up to 
three years (36 month project periods). Grant awards, made on a 
competitive basis, will be for a one year (12-month) budget period. 
Applications for continuation grants beyond the one-year budget period, 
but within the 36 month project period, will be entertained in 
subsequent years on a non-competitive basis, subject to the 
availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the grantee and 
determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of 
the government.
    Federal Share of Project Costs: Applicants may apply for up to 
$200,000 per year, which equals a maximum of $600,000 for a 3-year 
project period.
    Applicant Share of the Project: The Runaway and Homeless Youth Act 
requires a non-Federal matching requirement of ten percent of the total 
Federal funds. For example, a project requesting $600,000 in Federal 
funds over a three year project period (based on an award of $200,000 
per twelve month budget period) must include a match of at least 
$60,000 (10% of the Federal share).

Part IV. Application Process

A. Assistance to Prospective Grantees

    Potential grantees can direct questions about program requirements 
or application forms to the appropriate ACF Regional Youth Contacts 
listed in Part VI, Appendix E, or to the Administration on Children, 
Youth and Families in Washington, D.C. (see address at the beginning of 
this announcement). This assistance is available to anyone who requests 
an application kit.

B. Application Requirements

    To be considered for a grant, each application must be submitted on 
the forms provided at the end of this announcement (Part VI, Section I) 
and in accordance with the guidance provided below. The application 
must be signed by an individual authorized both to act for the 
applicant agency and to assume responsibility for the obligations 
imposed by the terms and conditions of the grant award.
    If more than one agency is involved in submitting a single 
application, one entity must be identified as the applicant 
organization which will have legal responsibility for the grant.

C. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995

    Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub.L. 104-13, the 
Department is required to submit to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for review and approval any reporting and record-keeping 
requirements or program announcements. This program announcement meets 
all information collection requirements approved for ACF grant 
applications under OMB Control Number 0970-0139.

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               Required form                           OMB no.          
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SF 424 series of forms....................  OMB No. 0970-0139.          
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D. Notification Under Executive Order 12372

    This program is covered under Executive Order (E.O.) 12372, 
``Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs,'' and 45 CFR part 100, 
``Intergovernmental Review of Department of Health and Human Services 
Programs and Activities.'' Under the Order, States may design their own 
processes for reviewing and commenting on proposed Federal assistance 
under covered programs.
    As of February, 1996, the following jurisdictions have elected not 
to participate in the Executive Order Process. Applicants from these 
jurisdictions or for projects administered by Federally-recognized 
Indian tribes need take no action in regard to E.O. 12372: Alabama, 
Alaska, American Samoa, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, 
Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, 
Oklahoma, Oregon, Palau, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, 
Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. All remaining jurisdictions 
participate in the Executive Order process and have established Single 
Points of Contacts (SPOCS). Applicants from participating jurisdictions 
should contact their SPOC as soon as possible to alert them to the 
prospective application and receive any necessary instructions. 
Applicants must submit any required material to the SPOCs as early as 
possible so that the program office can obtain and review SPOC comments 
as part of the award process. The applicant must submit all required 
materials, if any, to the SPOC and indicate the date of this submittal 
(or date of contact if no submittal is required) on the Standard Form 
424, item 16a.
    Under 45 CFR 100.8(a)(2), a SPOC has 60 days from the application 
deadline date to comment on proposed new or competing continuation 
awards.
    SPOCs are encouraged to eliminate the submission of routine 
endorsements as official recommendations. Additionally, SPOCS are 
requested to clearly differentiate between mere advisory comments and 
those official State process recommendations which they intend to 
trigger the ``accommodate or explain'' rule.
    When comments are submitted directly to ACF, they must be addressed 
to: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for 
Children and Families, Division of Discretionary Grants, 370 L'Enfant 
Promenade, SW., Mail Stop 6C-462, Washington, DC 20447.
    A list of the Single Points of Contact for each State and Territory 
is included as Part VI, Appendix G, of this announcement.

E. Availability of Forms and Other Materials

    A copy of the forms that must be submitted as part of each 
application for a runaway and homeless youth grant, and instructions 
for completing the application, are provided in Part VI, Appendix I. 
The Basic Center Program Performance Standards as well as descriptions 
of the National Runaway Switchboard and the National Clearinghouse on 
Families and Youth are presented in Part VI, Appendices A, B and C. 
Addresses of the State Single Points of Contact (SPOCs) to which 
applicants must submit review copies of their proposals are listed in 
Part VI, Appendix G.
    Legislation referenced in Part I, section B, of this announcement 
may be found in major public libraries and at the ACF Regional Offices 
listed in Part VI, Appendix E, at the end of this announcement.
    Additional copies of this announcement may be obtained by calling 
the telephone number listed at the beginning of this announcement. 
Further general information may be obtained from the Training and 
Technical Assistance Providers listed in Part VI, Appendix F.

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F. Application Consideration

    All applications which are complete and conform to the requirements 
of this program announcement will be subject to a competitive review 
and evaluation process against the specific criteria outlined in Part 
II of this announcement and the specific Minimum Requirements for 
Project Design contained in Part III of this announcement. This review 
will be conducted in Washington, DC, by teams of non-Federal experts 
knowledgeable in the areas of youth development and human service 
programs. Applications for Basic Center Program grants will be reviewed 
competitively only with other applications from the same State. 
Applications for Street Outreach Program grants and for Transitional 
Living Program grants will be reviewed as part of a national 
competition.
    Non-Federal experts will review the applications based on the 
Evaluation Criteria listed in Part II of this announcement and the 
specific Minimum Requirements for Project Design contained in Part III 
of this announcement and will assign a score to each application. Both 
Central and Regional office staff will conduct administrative reviews 
of the applications and the results of the competitive reviews and will 
select those applications to be recommended for funding to the 
Commissioner, ACYF.
    The Commissioner will make the final selection of the applicants to 
be funded. As required by runaway and homeless youth legislation, 
priority for funding will be given to agencies with demonstrated 
experience in providing direct services to runaway and homeless youth. 
However, current grantees ending three-year funding periods, and 
applying as new applicants for funds under this program announcement, 
are reminded that, when the current project period ends, so does the 
funding agency's obligation for future awards.
    In addition to scores assigned by non-Federal reviewers and Federal 
administrative reviews, consideration will be given to adequate 
geographic distribution of services, and the Commissioner may show 
preference for applications proposing services in areas that would not 
otherwise be served. The Commissioner also may elect to consider 
applicants' past performance in providing services to runaway and 
homeless youth and also may elect not to fund any applicants having 
known management, fiscal, reporting (as under the RHYMIS), or other 
problems which make it unlikely that they would be able to provide 
effective services.
    Awards for Basic Center and for Street Outreach Program Grants will 
be made by September 30, 1997. Subject to the availability of resources 
in FY 1998 and the number of acceptable applications received as a 
result of this program announcement, the Federal government may elect 
to select recipients for new FY 1998 SOP grant awards out of the pool 
of Street Outreach Program applications submitted under this program 
announcement. Awards for Transitional Living Programs will be made 
after October 1, 1997 when FY 1998 funds are appropriated by Congress.
    Successful applicants will be notified through the issuance of a 
Financial Assistance Award which will set forth the amount of funds 
granted, the terms and conditions of the grant, the effective date of 
the grant, the budget period for which initial support will be given, 
the non-Federal share to be provided, and the total project period for 
which support is contemplated. Organizations whose applications will 
not be funded will be notified of that decision in writing by the 
Commissioner of the Administration on Children, Youth and Families. 
Every effort will be made to notify all unsuccessful applicants as soon 
as possible after final decisions are made.
    Applicants applying for more than one runaway and homeless youth 
grant (Basic Center Program (BCP), Transitional Living Program (TLP)) 
or (Street Outreach Program (SOP)) must submit separate and complete 
applications for each program. Applications that combine two or more 
programs in a single proposal will not be reviewed or funded.

Part V. Application Content, Instructions, Assembly, and Submission

A. Content, Instructions, and Assembly of Applications

    Each application must contain the following items in the order 
listed:
    1. Application for Federal Assistance (Standard Form 424, REV 4-92) 
(page i). Follow the instructions in Part VI, Appendix I. In Item 8 of 
Form 424, check ``New.'' In Item 10 of the 424, clearly identify the 
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Number and Title for the 
program for which funds are being requested (93.623, Basic Center 
Program for Runaway and Homeless Youth; 93.557, Street Outreach Program 
for Runaway, Homeless and Street Youth; 93.550, Transitional Living 
Program for Homeless Youth). In Item 11 of the 424, identify the 
Program Area and the program name (IIIA: Basic Center Program (BCP), 
IIIB: Street Outreach Program (SOP) or IIIC: Transitional Living 
Program (TLP) which the application is addressing.
    2. Budget Information (Standard Form 424A, REV 4-92) (pages ii-
iii). Follow the instructions in Part VI, Appendix I.
    3. Budget Justification (Type on standard size plain white paper) 
(pages iv-v). Provide breakdowns for major budget categories and 
justify significant costs. List amounts and sources of all funds, both 
Federal and non-Federal, that will be used for this project.
    4. Project Summary Description (PS-1, one page maximum). Clearly 
mark this page with the applicant name as shown on item 5 of the SF 
424, the program name and the title of the project as shown in item 11 
of the SF 424. The summary description should not exceed 300 words.
    Care should be taken to produce a summary description which 
accurately and concisely reflects the application. It should describe 
the objectives of the project, the approaches to be used and the 
outcomes expected. The project summary description, together with the 
information on the SF 424, will constitute the project abstract.
    5. Assurances/Certifications. Applicants are required to file an SF 
424B, Assurances--Non-Construction Programs and the Certification 
Regarding Lobbying. Both must be signed and returned with the 
application. Copies of the assurances/certifications are reprinted at 
the end of this announcement and should be reproduced, as necessary. A 
duly authorized representative of the applicant organization must 
certify that the applicant is in compliance with these assurances/
certifications. In addition, applicants must certify their compliance 
with: (1) Drug-Free Workplace Requirements; (2) Debarment and Other 
Responsibilities; and (3) Pro-Children Act of 1994 (Certification 
Regarding Environmental Tobacco Smoke). A signature on the SF 424 
indicates compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Requirements, 
Debarment and Other Responsibilities and Environmental Tobacco Smoke 
Certifications.
    A signature on the application constitutes an assurance that the 
applicant will comply with the pertinent Departmental regulations 
contained in 45 CFR Part 74. Applicants must sign and return the 
Standard Form 424B with their applications.
    6. Program Narrative Statement (pages 1 and following; 40 pages 
maximum, double-spaced). Use the Evaluation Criteria in Part II as a 
way to organize the Narrative. Be sure to address all the specifics 
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Program Area Description in Part III, especially the information 
described under Minimum Requirements for Project Design.
    The pages of the narrative statement must be numbered and are 
limited to 40 typed pages, double spaced, printed on only one side, 
with at least \1/2\ inch margins. Pages over the limit will not be 
reviewed. In addition, please note that previous attempts by applicants 
to circumvent space limitations or to exceed page limits by using small 
print have resulted in negative responses from reviewers because of the 
difficulty in reviewing the application.
    It is in the best interest of the applicants to ensure that the 
narrative statements are easy to read, logically developed in 
accordance with evaluation criteria, and adhere to page limitations. In 
addition, applicants should be mindful of the importance of preparing 
and submitting applications using language, terms, concepts and 
descriptions that are generally known both to the runaway and homeless 
youth and broader youth services field.
    7. Organizational Capability Statement (pages OCS-1 and following; 
3 pages maximum). Applicants must provide a description (no more than 
three pages, double-spaced) of how the applicant agency is organized 
and the types, quantities and costs of services it provides, including 
services to clients other than runaway and homeless youth. For the 
prior year, list all contracts with or funds received from juvenile 
justice, probation and/or welfare agencies. Provide an organizational 
chart showing any superordinate, parallel, or subordinate agencies to 
the specific agency that will provide direct services to runaway and 
homeless youth, and summarize the purposes, clients and overall budgets 
of these other agencies. If the agency has multiple sites, list these 
sites, including addresses, phone numbers and staff contact names, if 
different than those on the SF 424. If the agency is a recipient of 
funds from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families for 
services to runaway and homeless youth for programs other than that 
applied for in this application, show how the services supported by 
these funds are or will be integrated with the existing services.
    8. Supporting Documents (pages SD-1 and following). The maximum for 
supporting documentation is 10 pages, double spaced, exclusive of 
letters of support or agreement. These documents might include resumes, 
photocopies of news clippings, evidence of the program's efforts to 
coordinate youth services at the local level, etc. Documentation over 
the ten page limit will not be reviewed. Applicants may include as many 
letters of support or agreement as are appropriate.

B. Application Submission

    To be considered for funding, each applicant must submit one signed 
original and two additional copies of the application, including all 
attachments, to the application receipt point specified below. The 
original copy of the application must have original signatures, signed 
in black ink. Each copy must be stapled (back and front) in the upper 
left corner. All copies of a single application must be submitted in a 
single package.
    Because each application will be duplicated by the government, do 
not use or include separate covers, binders, clips, tabs, plastic 
inserts, maps, brochures or any other items that cannot be processed 
easily on a photocopy machine with an automatic feed. Do not bind, 
clip, staple, or fasten in any way separate subsections of the 
application, including supporting documentation. Applicants are advised 
that the copies of the application submitted, not the original, will be 
reproduced by the Federal government for review.
    The closing dates for receipt of applications for the grant 
programs contained in this announcement are:

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                Program                            Closing date         
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BCP....................................  May 2, 1997.                   
SOP....................................  May 16, 1997.                  
TLP....................................  May 30, 1997.                  
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    Deadlines: Mailed applications shall be considered as meeting an 
announced deadline if they are received on or before the deadline time 
and date at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 
Administration for Children and Families, Division of Discretionary 
Grants, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, S.W., Mail Stop 6C-462, Washington, 
D.C. 20447. Attention: Basic Center Program for Runaway and Homeless 
Youth; Street Outreach Program for Runaway, Homeless and Street Youth; 
or Transitional Living Program for Homeless Youth.
    Applications handcarried by applicants, applicant couriers, or by 
overnight/express mail couriers shall be considered as meeting an 
announced deadline if they are received on or before the deadline date, 
between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., at the U.S. Department of 
Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, 
Division of Discretionary Grants, ACF Mailroom, 2nd Floor Loading Dock, 
Aerospace Center, 901 D Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024 between 
Monday and Friday (excluding Federal Holidays).
    ACF cannot accommodate transmission of applications by fax. 
Therefore, applications faxed to ACF will not be accepted regardless of 
date or time of submission and time of receipt. Envelopes containing 
applications must clearly indicate the specific program that the 
application is addressing: Basic Center Program (BCP); Street Outreach 
Program (SOP); or Transitional Living Program (TLP).
    Late Applications. Applications which do not meet the criteria 
stated above and are not received by the RECEIPT date are considered 
late applications. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) 
will notify each late applicant that its application will not be 
considered in the current competition.
    Extension of Deadline. The ACF may extend the deadline for all 
applicants because of acts of God such as earthquakes, floods or 
hurricanes, etc., or when there is a widespread disruption of the 
mails. However, if ACF does not extend the deadline for all applicants, 
it may not waive or extend the deadline for any applicants.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance. Number 93.623, Basic Center 
Program for Runaway and Homeless Youth; Number 93.557, Street 
Outreach Program for Runaway, Homeless and Street Youth; and Number 
93.550, Transitional Living Program for Homeless Youth.)

    Dated: February 27, 1997.
James A. Harrell,
Acting Commissioner, Administration on Children, Youth and Families.

Part VI. Appendices

Appendix A--Basic Center Program Performance Standards

Program Performance Standards

I. Purpose

    The Program Performance Standards established by the Bureau for 
its funded centers relate to the basic program components enumerated 
in Section 317 of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act and as further 
detailed in the Regulations and Program Guidance governing the 
implementation of the Act. They address the methods and processes by 
which the needs of runaway and homeless youth and their families are 
being met, as opposed to the outcome of the services provided on the 
clients served.
    The terms ``program performance standard,'' ``criterion,'' and 
``indicators'' are used throughout both the instrument and the 
instructions. These terms are defined as follows:
    Program Performance Standard: The general principle against 
which a judgment can be made to determine whether a service

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or an administrative component has achieved a particular level of 
attainment.
    Criterion: A specific dimension or aspect of a program 
performance standard which helps to define that standard and which 
is amenable to direct observation or measurement.
    Indicator: The specific documentation which demonstrates whether 
a criterion (or an aspect of a criterion) is being met and thereby 
the extent to which a specific aspect of a standard is being met.
    Fourteen program performance standards, with related criteria, 
are established by the Bureau for the projects funded under the 
Runaway and Homeless Youth Act. Nine of these standards relate to 
service components (outreach, individual intake process, temporary 
shelter, individual and group counseling, family counseling, service 
linkages, aftercare services, recreational programs, and case 
disposition), and five to administrative functions or activities 
(staffing and staff development, youth participation, individual 
client files, ongoing project planning, and board of directors/
advisory body).
    Although fiscal management is not included as a program 
performance standard, it is viewed by FYSB as being an essential 
element in the operation of its funded projects. Therefore, as 
validation visits are made, the Regional ACF specialist and/or staff 
from the Office of Fiscal Operations will also review the project's 
financial management activities.
    FYSB views these program performance standards as constituting 
the minimum standards to which its funded projects should conform. 
The primary assumption underlying the program performance standards 
is that the service and administrative components which are 
encompassed within these standards are integral (but not sufficient 
in themselves) to a program of services which effectively addresses 
the crisis and long-term needs of runaway and homeless youth and 
their families.
    The program performance standards are designed to serve as a 
developmental tool, and are to be employed by both the project staff 
and the Regional ACF staff specialists in identifying those service 
and administrative components and activities of individual projects 
which require strengthening and/or development either through 
internal action on the part of staff or through the provision of 
external technical assistance.

III. Program Performance Standards and Criteria

    The following constitute the program performance standards and 
criteria established by the Bureau for its funded centers. Each 
standard is numbered, and each criterion is listed after a lower 
case letter.

1. Outreach

    The project shall conduct outreach efforts directed towards 
community agencies, youth and parents.

2. Individual Intake Process

    The project shall conduct an individual intake process with each 
youth seeking services from the project. The individual intake 
process shall provide for:
    a. Direct access to project services on a 24-hour basis.
    b. The identification of the emergency service needs of each 
youth and the provision of the appropriate services either directly 
or through referrals to community agencies and individuals.
    c. An explanation of the services which are available and the 
requirements for participation, and the securing of a voluntary 
commitment from each youth to participate in project services prior 
to admitting the youth into the project.
    d. The recording of basic background information on each youth 
admitted into the project.
    e. The assignment of primary responsibility to one staff member 
for coordinating the services provided to each youth.
    f. The contact of the parent(s) or legal guardian of each youth 
provided temporary shelter within the timeframe established by State 
law or, in the absence of State requirements, preferably within 24 
but within no more than 72 hours following the youth's admission 
into the project.

3. Temporary Shelter

    The project shall provide temporary shelter and food to each 
youth admitted into the project and requesting such services.
    a. Each facility in which temporary shelter is provided shall be 
in compliance with State and local licensing requirements.
    b. Each facility in which temporary shelter is provided shall 
accommodate no more than 20 youth at any given time.
    c. Temporary shelter shall normally not be provided for a period 
exceeding two weeks during a given stay at the project.
    d. Each facility in which temporary shelter is provided shall 
make at least two meals per day available to youth served on a 
temporary shelter basis.
    e. At least one adult shall be on the premises whenever youth 
are using the temporary shelter facility.

4. Individual and Group Counseling

    The project shall provide individual and/or group counseling to 
each youth admitted into the project.
    a. Individual and/or group counseling shall be available daily 
to each youth admitted into the project on a temporary shelter basis 
and requesting such counseling.
    b. Individual and/or group counseling shall be available to each 
youth admitted into the project on a non-residential basis and 
requesting such counseling.
    c. The individual and/or group counseling shall be provided by 
qualified staff.

5. Family Counseling

    The project shall make family counseling available to each 
parent or legal guardian and youth admitted into the project.
    a. Family counseling shall be provided to each parent or legal 
guardian and youth admitted into the project and requesting such 
services.
    b. The family counseling shall be provided by qualified staff.

6. Service Linkages

    The project shall establish and maintain linkages with community 
agencies and individuals for the provision of those services which 
are required by youth and/or their families but which are not 
provided directly by the centers.
    a. Arrangements shall be made with community agencies and 
individuals for the provision of alternative living arrangements, 
medical services, psychological and/or psychiatric services, and the 
other assistance required by youth admitted into the project and/or 
by their families which are not provided directly by the project.
    b. Specific efforts shall be conducted by the project directed 
toward establishing working relationships with law enforcement and 
other juvenile justice system personnel.

7. Aftercare Services

    The project shall provide a continuity of services to all youth 
served on a temporary shelter basis and/or their families following 
the termination of such temporary shelter both directly and through 
referrals to other agencies and individuals.

8. Recreational Program

    The project shall provide a recreational-leisure time schedule 
of activities for youth admitted to the project for residential 
care.

9. Case Disposition

    The project shall determine, on an individual case basis, the 
disposition of each youth provided temporary shelter, and shall 
assure the safe arrival of each youth home or to an alternative 
living arrangement.
    a. To the extent feasible, the project shall provide for the 
active involvement of the youth, the parent(s) or legal guardian, 
and the staff in determining what living arrangement constitutes the 
best interest of each youth.
    b. The project shall assure the safe arrival of each youth home 
or to an alternative living arrangement, following the termination 
of the crisis services provided by the project, by arranging for the 
transportation of the youth if he/she will be residing within the 
area served by the project; or by arranging for the meeting and 
local transportation of the youth at his/her destination if he/she 
will be residing beyond the area served by the project.
    c. The project shall verify the arrival of each youth who is not 
accompanied home or to an alternative living arrangement by the 
parent(s) or legal guardian, project staff or other agency staff 
within 12 hours after his/her scheduled arrival at his/her 
destination.

10. Staffing and Staff Development

    Each center is required to develop and maintain a plan for 
staffing and staff development.
    a. The project shall operate under an affirmative action plan.
    b. The project shall maintain a written staffing plan which 
indicates the number of paid and volunteer staff in each job 
category.
    c. The project shall maintain a written job description for each 
paid and volunteer staff function which describes both the major 
tasks to be performed and the qualifications required.
    d. The project shall provide training to all paid and volunteer 
staff (including youth) in both the procedures employed by the 
project and in specific skill areas as determined by the project.

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    e. The project shall evaluate the performance of each paid and 
volunteer staff member on a regular basis.
    f. Case supervision sessions, involving relevant project staff, 
shall be conducted at least weekly to review current cases and the 
types of counseling and other services which are being provided.

11. Youth Participation

    The center shall actively involve youth in the design and 
delivery of the services provided by the project.
    a. Youth shall be involved in the ongoing planning efforts 
conducted by the project.
    b. Youth shall be involved in the delivery of the services 
provided by the project.

12. Individual Client Files

    The project shall maintain an individual file on each youth 
admitted into the project.
    a. The client file maintained on each youth should, at a 
minimum, include an intake form which minimally contains the basic 
background information needed by FYSB; counseling notations; 
information on the services provided both directly and through 
referrals to community agencies and individuals; disposition data; 
and, as applicable, any follow-up and evaluation data which are 
compiled by the center.
    b. The file on each client shall be maintained by the project in 
a secure place and shall not be disclosed without the written 
permission of the client and his/her parent(s) or legal guardian 
except to project staff, to the funding agenc(ies) and its (their) 
contractor(s), and to a court involved in the disposition of 
criminal charges against the youth.

13. Ongoing Center Planning

    The center shall develop a written plan at least annually.
    a. At least annually, the project shall review the crisis 
counseling, temporary shelter, and aftercare needs of the youth in 
the area served by the center and the existing services which are 
available to meet these needs.
    b. The project shall conduct an ongoing evaluation of the impact 
of its services on the youth and families it serves.
    c. At least annually, the project shall review and revise, as 
appropriate, its goals, objectives, and activities based upon the 
data generated through both the review of youth needs and existing 
services (13a0 and the follow-up evaluations (13b).
    d. The project's planning process shall be open to all paid and 
volunteer staff, youth, and members of the Board of Directors and/or 
Advisory Body.

14. Board of Directors/Advisory Body (Optional)

    It is strongly recommended that the centers have a Board of 
Directors or Advisory Body.
    a. The membership of the project's Board of Directors or 
Advisory Body shall be composed of a representative cross-section of 
the community, including youth, parents, and agency representatives.
    b. Training shall be provided to the Board of Directors or 
Advisory Body designed to orient the members to the goals, 
objectives, and activities of the project.
    c. The Board of Directors or Advisory Body shall review and 
approve the overall goals, objectives, and activities of the 
project, including the written plan developed under standard 13.

Appendix B--National Runaway Switchboard (National Communications 
System)

    The National Runaway Switchboard--Toll-free: 1-800-621-4000
    <bullet> Facilitates communication among youth, their families 
and youth and community-based resources through conference calling 
services.
    <bullet> Provides crisis intervention counseling and message 
delivery services to at-risk youth and their families.
    <bullet> Provides information and referral services to at-risk 
youth and their families on youth serving agencies using a 
computerized national resource directory.
    <bullet> Conducts an annual conference for local switchboard 
service providers.
    The Switchboard distributes information brochures, posters, a 
newsletter, and public service announcements. For more information, 
contact the National Runaway Switchboard, 3080 North Lincoln, 
Chicago, IL 60657, (312) 880-9860.

Appendix C--National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth

    The National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth (NCFY) is a 
resource for communities interested in developing new and effective 
strategies for supporting young people and their families. The 
Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) within the U.S. Department 
of Health and Human Services, established NCFY to serve as a central 
information source on family and youth issues. As a national 
resource for youth service professionals, policymakers and the 
general public, NCFY offers the following services:

Information Sharing

    Through a professionally staffed information line, databases, 
and special mailings, NCFY actively distributes information about 
effective program approaches, available resources, and current 
activities relevant to the family and youth services fields.

Issue Forums

    NCFY facilitates FYSB-sponsored forums, bringing together 
experts in the field to discuss critical issues and emerging trends 
and develop strategies for improving services to families and youth. 
NCFY shares forum outcomes with the field.

Materials Development

    NCFY produces information on FYSB and its programs, as well as 
reports on critical issues, best practices, and promising approaches 
in family and youth services.

Networking

    NCFY supports FYSB's efforts to collaborate with other Federal 
agencies, State and local governments, national organizations, and 
communities to address the full range of issues facing young people 
and their families today.
    To find out more about the National Clearinghouse on Families 
and Youth, please call or write: National Clearinghouse on Families 
and Youth, PO Box 13505, Silver Spring, Maryland 20911-3505, (301) 
608-8098, Fax: (301) 608-8721.

Appendix D--Runaway and Homeless Youth Continuation Grantees

    The following grantees are expected to receive continuation 
grants in FY 1997 and are NOT eligible to apply for funds under this 
announcement.

D.1: Basic Center Programs for Runaway and Homeless Youth Grantees 
Ineligible for New FY 1997 Funding

Region I

Connecticut

The Bridge Family Center, 90 North Main Street, West Hartford, CT 
0006107, Wayne Starkey, (203) 521-8035
Waterbury Youth Services, 95 North Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702, 
Kelly Cronin, (203) 573-0264
Council of Churches of Greater Bridgeport, 126 Washington Avenue, 
Bridgeport, CT 06604, John Cottrell, (203) 334-1121
Quinebaug Valley Youth Service Bureau, P.O. Box 812, N. 
Grosvenordale, CT 06255, David Johnson, (203) 521-8035

Maine

Youth Alternatives of Southern Maine, 175 Lancaster Street, 
Portland, Maine 04101, Mike Tarpinian, (207) 874-1175
Youth and Family Services, P.O. Box 502, Skowhegan, ME 04976, Ronald 
Herbert, (207) 474-8311

Massachusetts

Phaneuf Youth Outreach (Life Resources, Inc.), P.O. Box 749, 
Brockton, MA 02403, David Kaufer, (508) 584-3855
Concord-Assabet Family and Adolescent Services, 56 Winthrop Street, 
Concord, MA 01742, Stephen A. Joffe, (508) 371-3006
Youth and Family Support Network, Inc., 75 Fountain Street, 
Framingham, MA 01701, Eric L. Masi, (508) 879-8900, Ext. 222
L.U.K. Crisis Center, 99 Day Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420, Ernest M. 
Pletan-Cross, (508) 345-0658
Center for Human Development, Inc., 332 Birnie Avenue, Springfield, 
MA 01107, James Williams, (413) 733-6624
Riverside Community Health and Retardation, 450 Washington Street, 
Dedham, MA 02026, Susan Sawyer, (617) 244-4802

New Hampshire

Community Youth Advocates, 36 Tremont Square, Claremont, NH 03743, 
Rodney Minckler, (603) 543-0427
Child and Family Services, 99 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH 03105, 
Gail Starr, (603) 558-1920

Vermont

Washington County Youth Service Bureau, P.O. Box 627, Montpelier, VT 
05753, Tom Howard, (802) 229-9151

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Region II

New Jersey

Atlantic County Div. of Intergenerational Svcs., 201 So. Shore Road, 
Northfield, NJ 08225, Stephen Bruner, (609) 645-7700, Ext. 4700
Hunterdon Youth Services, 322 Highway 12, Flemington, NJ 08822, 
Carol Hay-Greene, (908) 782-1246
Anchor House, 482 Centre Street, Trenton, NJ 08611, Judith Hutton, 
(609) 396-8329
Group Homes of Camden County, 35 South 29th Street, Camden, NJ 
08105, Sandra Mengestu, (609) 541-9283
Crossroads, 770 Woodlane Road, Mt. Holly, NJ 08060, Stefanie 
Schwartz, (609) 261-5400

New York

Schenectady Inner City Ministry, 93 Albany Street, Schenectady, NY 
12304, Delores Edmonds-McIntosh, (518) 374-0166
Catholic Charities of the Albany Diocese, 41 West Main Street, 
Cobleskill, NY 12043, (518) 234-3581
Oneida County Community Action Agency, 303 West Liberty Street, 
Rome, NY 13440, Treva Wood, (315) 339-5640
Cortland County Community Action Program (Time Out Program), 23 Main 
Street, Cortland, NY 13045, Jean Rightmire, (607) 753-6781
The Salvation Army, 677 S. Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202, Linda 
M. Wright, (315) 479-1326
The Children's Village, Dobbs Ferry, NY, Mary L. Pulido, (914) 693-
0600, Ext. 1212
Catholic Charities of the Roman Catholic Diocese, 1408 Genesee 
Street, Utica, NY 13502, Kathleen O. Mahoney, (315) 724-3167
Chautauqua Opportunities, 17 West Courtney Street, Dunkirk, NY 
14048, Douglas Fricke, (716) 366-3333
Center for Children and Families, 295 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 
10012, Teri L. Messian, (718) 526-0722 or (212) 226-3536
Equinox, 214 Lark Street, Albany, NY 12210, Judith Watson, (518) 
465-9524
St. Agatha Home, 135 Convent Road, Nanuet, NY 10954, Rosemarie 
Cristello, (914) 623-3461
Compass House, 370 Linwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209, Janell Wilson, 
(716) 886-1351
Family of Woodstock, U.P.O. Box 3516, Kingston, NY 12401, Joan 
Mayer, (914) 679-9240
Huntington Youth Bureau, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743, Paul 
Lowery, (516) 351-3061
Children's House, Inc., 100 E. Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501, 
Gerard McCaffery, (516) 746-0350
YWCA of Binghamton/Broome County, 80 Hawley Street Binghamton, NY 
13901, Saraann Delafield, (607) 772-0340
Emergency Housing Group, 141 Monhagen Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940, 
John Harper, (914) 343-7115
Oswego County Opportunities, Inc., 223 Oneida Street, Fulton, NY 
13069, Janette Reshick, (315) 698-4717

Puerto Rico

Centros Sor Isolina Ferre, Box 213, Playa Station, Ponce, PR 00734, 
Sister Rosita Bauza, (809) 843-1910
Capacitate Instituto de Educacion Novedosa, PO. Box 3531, Guaynabo, 
PR, Edgardo I. Garcia, (787) 792-6981
Cruzalina Home, Box 18681, Gurabo, PR 00778, Carlos Carrasquillo, 
(809) 737-4611

Region III

Delaware

Child, Inc., 507 Philadelphia Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19809, Linda 
Weinman, (302) 762-8989

District of Columbia

Latin American Youth Center, 3045--15th Street, NW., Washington, DC. 
20009, Lori Kaplan, (202) 483-1140

Maryland

St. Mary's County Board of County Commissioners, PO. Box 653, 
Leonardtown, MD 20650, Kathleen O. O'Brien, (301) 475-4464
Local Management Board of Anne Arundel County, 2666 Riva Road, 
Annapolis, MD 21401, Linda Skreptack, (401) 222-7420

Pennsylvania

Youth Services of Bucks County, 118-120 S. Bellevue Ave., Penndel, 
PA 19047, Roger Dawson, (215) 752-7050
Catholic Charities, 4800 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg, PA 17105, 
Tom D'Annunzio, (717) 657-4804
Three Rivers Youth, 2039 Termon Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, David 
Droppa, (412) 766-2215
Catholic Social Services, 33 E. Northhampton St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 
18701, Thomas Cherry, (717) 824-5766
Baptist Children's Services, 373 East Main Street, Collegville, PA 
19426, Deborah Furst, (610) 489-0395
Voyage House, 1431 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146, Susan 
Pursch, (215) 545-2910
Boys Club and Girls Club of Lancaster, P.O. Box 104, Lancaster, PA 
17608, George Custer, (717) 392-6343

Virginia

Seton House, Inc., 642 North Lynnhaven Road, Virginia Beach, VA 
23452, Kathryn R. Jeffries, (804) 498-4673
Children, Youth and Family Services, 116 West Jefferson St., 
Charlottesville, VA 22902, Catherine J. Bodkin, (804) 296-4118
Family and Children's Services, 1518 Willow Lawn Drive, Richmond, VA 
23230, Richard J. Lung, (804) 282-4255
Volunteer Emergency Families for Children, 9840-D Midlothian Tpk., 
Richmond, VA 23235, Anne Earle, (804) 560-9618
Project Safe Place of Hampton Roads, Inc., P.O. Box 3531, Virginia 
Beach, VA 23454, Benjamin Fuller, (804) 431-2627
City of Roanoke, 4350 Coyner Spring Road, Roanoke, VA 24012, James 
O'Hare, (703) 977-3330

West Virginia

Southwestern Community Action Council, Inc. (Time Out Youth Srvcs.), 
540-5th Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701, Pamela Dickens-Rush, (304) 
525-7161
Daymark (Patchwork), 1598-C Washington St., E., Charleston, WV 
25311, Vicki Pleasant, (304) 340-3670

Region IV

Alabama

Group Homes, Inc., 1426 S. Court Street, Montgomery, AL 36104, Mark 
I. Holbrook, (334) 834-5512
Thirteenth Place, Inc., 405 South 12th Street, Gadsden, AL 35901, 
Alan Bates, (205) 547-8971

Florida

Crosswinds Youth Services, Inc., P.O. Box 540625, Merritt Island, FL 
32954, Jan Lokay, (305) 452-8988
Children's Home Society, 3600 Broadway, W. Palm Beach, FL 32202, 
Allison F. Metcalf, (404) 844-9802
Family Resources, Inc. (Residential South), P.O. Box 13087, St. 
Petersburg, FL 33733, Jane Harper, (813) 341-2200
Lutheran Ministries (Gulf Coast Youth and Family Services), 3507 
Frontage Road, Tampa, FL 33607, Beth A. Deck, (904) 453-2772
Youth and Family Alternatives, 5400 Bethlehem Road, Mulberry, FL 
33860, Kenneth Conley, (941) 428-8400
Capital City Youth Services, 2407 Roberts Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 
32310, Stacy Gromatski, (904) 576-6000
Youth and Family Alternatives, 7524 Plathe Road, New Port Richey, FL 
34653, Richard Hess, (813) 841-4184
Child/Family Counseling Program, 207 Each Place, Tampa, FL 33606, 
Barry Drew, (813) 272-6606
Arnett House, P.O. Box 70212, Ocala, FL 34470, Patricia Pogue, (904) 
622-4432
Family Resources, Inc. (Youth and Family Connection), P.O. Box 
13087, St. Petersburg, FL 33733, Jane Harper, (813) 893-1150
Florida Keys Children's Shelter, 2221 Patterson Avenue, Key West, FL 
33040, William Woolf, (305) 294-4202
Youth Crisis Center, 7007 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32216, 
Tom Patania, (904) 720-0002
The Village South, Inc., 3180 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33137, 
Valera Jackson, (305) 573-3784
Act Corporation, 1220 Willis Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, Becky 
Anderson, (904) 947-3291

Georgia

The Alcove, 507 East Church Street, Monroe, GA 30655, Kristen O. 
Harrison, (770) 267-9156
Safe Harbor Children's Shelter, PO Box 1313, Brunswick, GA 31521, 
Kate Minnock, (912) 267-6000
Atlernate Life Paths Program, 827 Pryor Street, Atlanta, GA 30315, 
Camellia Moore, (404) 688-1002
Athens Regional Attention Home, 490 Pulaski Street, Athens, GA 
30601, Sharon Smith, (404) 548-5893
Marshlands Foundation, PO Box 13866, Savannah, GA 31416, Kathy 
Fabozzi, (912) 234-4048
Cobb County Children's Center, 2221 Austell Road, Marietta, GA 
30060, Ellen McCarty, (404) 333-0887

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Kentucky

Brighton Center, Inc., PO Box 325, Newport, KY 41072, Ginger Ward, 
(606) 581-1111

Mississippi

Catholic Charities (Our House), PO Box 2248, Jackson, M 39225-2248, 
Gayle Watts, (601) 355-8634
Mississippi Children's Home, PO Box 1078, Jackson, MS 39215, 
Christopher Cherney, (601) 352-7784

North Carolina

Youth Focus, Inc., 304 W. Fisher Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27401, 
Charles Hodierne, (901) 274-5909
Lee County Youth Services, PO Box 57, Sanford, NC 27331-0057, 
Randell, K. Woodruff, (919) 774-8404
With Friends, Inc., PO Box 971, Belmont, NC 28012, Patricia A. 
Krikorian, (704) 825-3150
The Relatives, 1100 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203, Jo Ann 
Greyer, (704) 335-0203
Mountain Youth Resources, 8 Ridgeway Street, Sylva, NC 28779, 
Elizabeth Chambers, (704) 586-8958
Coastal Horizons Center, 721 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401, 
Margaret Weller-Stargell, (910) 343-0145
Tuscarora Tribe, PO Box 8, Pembroke, NC 28372, Robert Locklear, 
(919) 521-1861

South Carolina

Dept. of Juvenile Justice (Crossroads), 4900 Broad River Road, 
Columbia, SC 29221, Brenda A. Nelson, (803) 740-6148
Dept. of Juvenile Justice (Greenhouse), PO Box 7367, Columbia, SC 
29202, Nancy M. Kuhl, (803) 896-9117
Sea Haven, Inc., N. Myrtle Beach, SC

Tennessee

Child and Family Services, 901 E. Summit Hill Dr., Knoxville, TN 
37915, Mark Wolfe, (423) 523-2698
Hamilton County Govt. (Gardner House), 317 Oak Street, Chattanooga, 
TN 37403, Judi Byrd, (423) 209-6833
The Family Link, PO Box 40437, Memphis, TN 38174, Marian Carruth, 
(901) 725-7270
Central Appalachia Services, PO Box 809, Kingsport, TN 37662, Ronald 
E. Harrington, (423) 578-3905
Oasis Center, 1221 16th Ave., South, Nashville, TN 37212, Liz Fey, 
(615) 327-4455

Region V

Illinois

Youth Outreach Services, 6417 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 
60634, Rick Velasquez, (312) 777-7112
The Night Ministry, 1218 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60613, 
Steven Wakefield, (312) 935-8300
Youth Attention Center, PO Box 606, Jacksonville, IL 62651, Jerome 
Noble, (217) 245-6000
Hoyleton Youth and Family Services, 8787 State Street, E. St. Louis, 
IL 62203, Shelly Byndom, (618) 398-0900
Youth Service Bureau, 2901 Normandy Road, Springfield, IL 62703, 
Kaywin Davis, (217) 529-8300
Children's Home and Aid Society, 1819 South Neil Street, Champaign, 
IL 61820, Ronald Stuyvesant, (217) 359-8815
McHenry County Youth Service, 101 S. Jefferson Street, Woodstock, IL 
60098, Susan Krause, (815) 338-7360
Franklin-Williamson Human Services, 902 West Main Street, W. 
Frankfort, IL 62896, Peggy Falcone, (618) 937-6483
Youth Service Network, 2130 N. Knoxville Avenue, Peoria, IL 61603, 
Tony Frank, (309) 685-1047
Omni Youth Services, 1111 West Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 
60089, Dennis Depcik, (708) 537-6878

Indiana

Youth Service Bureau of St. Joseph County, 2222 Lincoln Way West, 
South Bend, IN 46628, William J. Monahan, (219) 235-5517
Stopover, Inc., 2236 E. 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201, 
Elizabeth Malone, (317) 635-9301
Clark County Youth Shelter, 118 East Chestnut Street, 
Jeffersonville, IN 47130, Candice Chaney Barksdale, (812) 284-5229
Indiana Juvenile Justice Task Force, 1800 N. Meridian, Indianapolis, 
IN 46202, Laurel Elliott, (317) 926-6100
Children's Bureau, 615 North Alabama, Indianapolis, IN 46204, (317) 
634-5050

Michigan

Comprehensive Youth Services (The Harbor), 3061 Commerce Drive, Port 
Huron, MI 48060, Sally Currie, (313) 385-7010
Saginaw County Youth Council, P.O. Box 3191, Saginaw, MI 48605, 
Ronald Spess, (517) 752-5175
Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency, 2373 Gordon Road, 
Alpena, MI 49707, John Swise, (517) 356-3474
MetroMatrix Human Srvcs. (Off The Streets), 10612 E. Jefferson, 
Detroit, MI 48201, Kenneth A. Jones, (313) 824-0499
Arbor Circle Corp., 1115 Ball Avenue, NE., Grand Rapids, MI 49505, 
Nancy Ayers, (616) 451-3001
Ozone House, 608 N. Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, Tanya 
Hilgendorf, (313) 662-2265
Every Woman's Place, 425 W. Western Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49440, Mary 
MacDonald, (616) 726-4493
Bethany Christian Services, 6995 W. 48th Street, Fremont, MI 49412, 
David M. Glerum, (616) 924-3390
Third Level Crisis Intervention Center, 1022 East Front Street, 
Traverse City, MI 49685, Gail Heath, (616) 922-4802
Comprehensive Youth Services (Macomb Co. Youth Interim Care 
Facility), Two Crocker Boulevard, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043, Joanne 
Smyth, (313) 463-7079
Youth Living Centers, 30000 Hively, Inkster, MI 48141, Linda 
Connolly, (313) 563-5005
Crisis Center (Listening Ear), 107 E. Illinois, Mt. Pleasant, MI 
48804, Donald Schuster, (517) 772-2918
Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI, 135 West Washington 
St., Marquette, MI 49855, Nancy Gauchey, (906) 225-5437
Link Crisis Intervention Center, 2002 South State Street, St. 
Joseph, MI 49085, Richard Pahl, (616) 983-5465

Minnesota

Evergreen House, 622 Mississippi Avenue, Bemidji, MN 56601 Cheryl 
Byers, (218) 751-4332
Ain Dah Yung Shelter (Our Home), 1089 Portland Avenue, St. Paul, MN 
55104, Gabrielle Strong, (612) 227-4184
Lutheran Social Services, 600 Ordean Street, Duluth, MN 55808, John 
Moline, (218) 626-2726
The Bridge, 2200 Emerson Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55405, Thomas 
Sawyer, (612) 377-8800
Lutheran Social Services (Crossroads), 565 Dunnell Drive, Owatonna, 
MN 55060, Mike Ducharme (507) 455-3863
St. Paul Youth Service Bureau, Inc., 1147 Arcade Street, St. Paul MN 
55106, Nancy LeTourneau, (612) 771-1301

Ohio

Children's and Family Service, 535 Marmion Avenue, Youngstown, OH 
44502, Jacqueline Scott Rogers, (216) 782-5664
Council on Rural Service Programs, 116 E. Third Street, Greenville, 
OH 45331, Shirley Hathaway, (513) 548-8002
Center for Children and Youth Services, 42707 North Ridge Road, 
Elyria, OH 44035, David A. Cummings, (216) 324-6113
Huckleberry House, 1421 Hamlet Street, Columbus, OH 43201 Douglas 
McCoard, (614) 294-8097
Southern Consortium for Behaviorial Healthcare, 7990 Dairy Lane, 
Athens, OH 45701, Steven Trout, (614) 593-8293
Shelter Care, Inc. (Save Landing Youth Shelter), 680 East Market 
Street, Akron, OH 44304, Kathleen Stevenson, (216) 376-4200

Wisconsin

Crossroad Runaway Program, 279 S. 17th Avenue, West Bend, WI 53095, 
Dan Laurent, (414) 338-1991
The Counseling Center of Milwaukee (Pathfinders), 2038 N. Bartlett 
Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202, Linda Austin, (414) 271-2565
Briarpatch, 512 E. Washington Avenue, Madison, WI 53703, Beth 
Hovind, (608) 251-6211
Lutheran Social Services, 1337 North Taylor Drive, Sheboygan, WI 
53081, Merry Klemme, (414) 458-8381

Region VI

Arkansas

Comprehensive Juvenile Services, 1606 South ``J'' Street, Fort 
Smith, AR 72901, Jerry Robertson, (501) 785-4031
Youth Bridge, P.O. Box 668, Fayetteville, AR 72702, Scott Linebaugh, 
(501) 521-1532

Louisiana

New Horizons Youth Service Bureau, 47257 River Road, Hammond, LA 
70401, Jeanne Voorhees, (504) 345-1171
Education Treatment Council, P.O. Box 864 Lake Charles, LA Martha 
Parnell, (318) 433-1062
Johnny Gray Jones Regional Youth Shelter, 4815 Shed Road, Bossier 
City, LA 71111, Dennis Woodward, (318) 965-2328

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New Mexico

Youth Development, 6301 Central N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87105, 
Augustine C. Baca, (505) 831-6038
City of Aztec, 201 W. Chaco, Aztec, NM 87410, Debi Lee, (505) 334-
9456
A New Day, 2720-A Carlisle, NE., Albuquerque, NM 87110, Jeffrey 
Burrows, (505) 881-5228

Oklahoma

Youth Services of Oklahoma County, 201 NE 50th Street, Oklahoma 
City, OK 73105, Ken Young, (405) 235-7537
Payne County Youth Services, 222 W. 12th, Stillwater, OK 74076, John 
Bracken, (405) 377-3380
Youth and Family Services of Canadian County, 2404 Sunset Drive, El 
Reno, OK 73036, Leslie Sparks, (405) 262-6555
Youth Services for Stephens County, PO Box 1603, Duncan, OK 73534, 
John Herdt, (405) 255-8800
Youth Services of Tulsa, 302 South Cheyenne, Tulsa, OK 74103, Sharon 
Terry, (918) 582-0061
Cherokee Nation Youth Shelter, PO Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465, 
Linda Vann, (918) 456-0671

Texas

El Paso Center for Children, 3700 Altura, El Paso, TX 79930, Sandy 
Rioux, (915) 565-8361
YMCA of Dallas, 601 N. Akard Street, Dallas, TX 75201, Tom Boyer, 
(214) 880-9622
The Bridge Association, 115 West Broadway, Fort Worth, TX 76104, 
Cindy Honey, (817) 332-8317
Central Texas Youth Services Bureau (Project Option), 701 Parmer 
Street, PO Box 185, Killeen, TX 76540, Keith Wallace, (817) 939-3466
Harris County Children's Protective Services (Chimney Rock Center), 
6425 Chimney Rock Road, Houston, TX 77081, Phyllis McFarland, (713) 
664-5701
Roy Maas' Youth Alternatives (The Bridge), 3103 West Avenue, San 
Antonio, TX 78213, Lori Ratcliff, (210) 340-8077
George Gervin Youth Center, 6903 Sunbelt Drive South, San Antonio, 
TX 78218, Barbara D. Hawkins, (210) 804-1786
Catholic Family Services, 102 Avenue J, Lubbock, TX 79401, Stephen 
Hay, (806) 765-8475
Comal County Juvenile Residential Supervision, 1414 W. San Antonio 
St., New Braunfels, TX 78130, Kyle Barrington, (210) 629-6571
Stop Child Abuse and Neglect, 1208 Laredo Street, Laredo, TX 78040, 
Isela Dabdoub, (210) 724-3177
Children's Aid Society, 1101--30th Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76302, 
Patricia King, (817) 322-3141
DePelchin Children's Center, 100 Sandman, Houston, TX 77007, Jane 
Harding, (713) 802-7733
East Texas Open Door, 415 West Burleson Street, Marshall, TX 75670, 
Therrel Brown, (903) 935-2099
Youth and Family Counseling Services, PO Box 1611, Angleton, TX 
77516, Diana Fleming, (409) 849-5711

Region VII

Iowa

United Action for Youth, 410 Iowa Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52240, Jim 
Swaim, (319) 338-7518
Foundation II, 1540 Second Avenue, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403, Steve 
Meyer, (319) 362-1170
Youth and Shelter Services, 232\1/2\ Main Street, Ames, IA 50010, 
George Belitsos, (515) 233-3141

Kansas

United Methodist Youthville, 900 W. Broadway, Newton, KS 67144, 
Karen L. Baker, (316) 283-1950, Ext. 305
Temporary Lodging for Children, 480 S. Rogers Road, Olathe, KS 
66063, Sherry Love, (913) 764-2887
Kaw Valley Center, 4300 Brenner Drive, Kansas City, KS 66104, Wayne 
Sims, (913) 334-0294

Missouri

Synergy House, P.O. Box 12181, Parkville, MO 64152, Carol Kuhns, 
(816) 587-4100
Manager's of Roman Catholic Asylums of St. Louis (Marian Hall), 325 
North Newstead Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108, Patricia Johnson, (314) 
726-3339

Nebraska

Youth Emergency Services, 3001 Douglas Twin Towers, Omaha, NE 68131, 
Frank J. Velinsky, (402) 345-5187
Panhandle Community Services, 3350 10th Street, Gering, NE 69341, 
Katie Fattig, (308) 635-3089
Youth Service System, 770 North Cotner Blvd., Lincoln, NE 68505, 
James Blue, (402) 466-6181

Region VIII

Colorado

Urban Peak, 1577 Clarkson Street, Denver, CO 80218, Roxane White, 
(303) 863-7325
Pueblo Youth Service Bureau, 112 West D Street, Pueblo, CO 81003, 
Molly Melendez, (719) 542-5161
Volunteers of America, 1865 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80202, Dianna 
Kunz, (303) 297-0408
Ute Mountain Ute Nation (Sunrise Youth Shelter), P.O. Box 56, 
Towaoc, CO 81334, James Dorsey, (303) 565-9634
Larimer County Youth S.A.F.E., 303 W. Skyway Drive, Fort Collins, CO 
80525, Robert Gaines, (907) 498-6492
Human Services, Inc., 899 Logan Street, Denver, CO 80203, Christine 
Gerhard, (303) 429-4440

Montana

Mountain Plains Youth Services, 709 East Third, Anaconda, MT 59711, 
Linda Wood, (701) 255-7229

North Dakota

Youthworks, 221 West Rosser Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58501, Douglas 
Herzog, (701) 255-7229

South Dakota

Rosebud Sioux Tribe, P.O. Box 430, Rosebud, SD 57570, Rose Chasing 
Hawk-Dubray, (605) 747-2258
Oglala Sioux Tribe, P.O. Box H, Pine Ridge, SD 57770, Roberta 
Ecoffey, (605) 867-1520
Turning Point, 1401 W. 51st., Sioux Falls, SD 57105, Pamela 
Bollinger, (605) 334-1414

Utah

Dept. of Human Services, 120 North 200 West, Salt Lake City, UT 
84103, Cosette Mills, (801) 538-4100

Wyoming

Mountain Plains Youth Services, 11 Minter Lane, Riverton, WY 82501, 
Linda Wood, (701) 255-7229
Attention Homes, Inc., P.O. Box 687, Cheyenne, WY 82003, Terry 
Clarke, (307) 778-7832

Region IX

Arizona

Children's Village of Yuma, 257 South Third Avenue, Yuma, AZ 85364, 
Judy Smith, (602) 783-2427
Northland Family Help Center, 2501 N. Fourth Street, Flagstaff, AZ 
86004, Kay Doggett, (520) 774-4503
Out Town Family Center, P.O. Box 26665, Tucson, AZ 85726, Susan 
Krahe-Eggleston, (520) 323-1708

California

Center for Human Services, 1700 McHenry Village Way, Modesto, CA 
95350, Linda Kovacs, (209) 536-1440
Community Human Services, P.O. Box 3076, Monterey, CA 93942, Robin 
McCrae, (408) 899-4131
Youth and Family Assistance, 609 Price Avenue, #205, Redwood City, 
CA 94063, Richard Gordon, (415) 366-8401
Klein Bottle, 401 N. Milpas, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, David Edelman, 
(805) 564-7830
1736 Family Crisis Center, 103 W. Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 
90277, Carol A. Adelkoff, (310) 372-4674
Butte County Department of Mental Health, 584 Rio Lindo Avenue, 
Chico, CA 95926, Michael Clark, (916) 891-2850
City of Oceanside, 300 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054, Doris 
Ahrens, (619) 966-4608
Volunteers of America, 3600 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90010, 
Bob Pratt, (213) 389-1500
Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Community Service Center, 1625 N. 
Schrader Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028, Darryl Cummings, (213) 993-
7600
Interface Community, 1305 Del Norte Road, Camarillo, CA 93010, 
Martha Bolton, (805) 371-5707
Bill Wilson Marriage and Family Counseling Ctr., 3490 The Alameda, 
Santa Clara, CA 95050, Sparky Harlan, (408) 243-0222
Youth Advocates, Inc., 3310 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 
94118, Michelle Magee, (415) 668-2622
Larkin Street Services, 1044 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, 
Cassandra Benjamin, (415) 749-3840
Tahoe Youth and Family Services, 1021 Fremont Avenue, S. Lake Tahoe, 
CA 96150, Teri Mundt, (916) 541-2445
Diogenes Youth Services, 8912 Volunteer Lane, Sacramento, CA 95826, 
James Bueto, (916) 368-3350
San Diego Youth Involvement, P.O. Box 95, Lemon Grove, CA 91946, 
Hura Murphy, (619) 463-7800

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Central City Hospitality House, 290 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA 
94102, Robert Foley, (415) 749-2117
South Bay Community Services, 315 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 
91910, Kathryn Lembo, (619) 420-3620
Casa Youth Shelter, 10911 Reagan Street, Los Alamitos, CA 90720, 
Luciann Maulhardt, (310) 594-6825
YMCA of San Diego County, 4715 Viewridge Avenue, San Diego, CA 
92123, Laura Mustari, (619) 292-4034
Emergency Housing Consortium, P.O. Box 2346, San Jose, CA 95109, 
Barry Del Buono, (408) 291-5445
Xanthos, Inc., 1335 Park Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501, Jon Schiller, 
(510) 522-8363
Youth and Family Assistance, 609 Price Avenue, Redwood City, CA 
94063, Richard Gordon, (415) 366-8401
Mendocino County Youth Project, 202 South State Street, Ukiah, CA 
95482, Arlene Rose, (707) 463-4915
Father Flanagan's Boys Town of Southern California, 23832 Rockfield 
Blvd., Lake Forest, CA 92630, Michael Riley, (714) 581-2281
Center for Positive Prevention Alternatives, 729 N. California 
Street, Stockton, CA 95202, Linda Mascarenas, (209) 948-4357
Northern California Family Center, 2244 Pacheco Boulevard, Martinez, 
CA 94553, Thomas Fulton, (510) 370-1990
Life Steps Foundation, 1107 Johnson Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 
93401, Sharon Fredrick, (805) 549-0150
Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center, 195-A Harvey West Blvd., 
Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Walter Guzman, (408) 425-0771

Nevada

The Children's Cabinet, 1090 South Rock Blvd., Reno, NV 90502, Sarah 
Longaker, (702) 856-6200

Guam

Sanctuary, Inc., PO Box 21030, GMF, Barrigada, GU 96921, Stephanie 
Smith, 011 (617) 734-2537

CNMI

Commonwealth of the Marianas/DYS, PO Box 1000, Saipan, MP 96950, 
Margarita Olopai-Taitano, 011 (670) 322-9366

Region X

Alaska

Fairbanks Native Association, 201 First Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701, 
Florence Loucks, (907) 455-4725
Alaska Youth and Parent Foundation, 3745 Community Park Loop, 
Anchorage, AK 99508, Sheila Gaddis, (907) 274-0344

Idaho

Hays Shelter Home, 1602 West Franklin St., Boise, ID 83702, Tracy 
Everson, (208) 336-1066
Bannock Youth Foundation, P.O. Box 2072, Pocatello, ID 83206, 
Stephen Mead, (208) 234-1122

Oregon

Northwest Human Services, 681 Center, NE., Salem, OR 97301, Mary 
Beth Thompson, (503) 588-5828
J Bar J Ranch, 62895 Hamby Road, Bend, OR 97701, Craig Christiansen, 
(503) 389-1409
The Boys and Girls Aid Society, 018 SW Boundary Court, Portland, OR 
97201, Theresa Thorson, (503) 222-9661
Youthworks, Inc., 1032 West Main Street, Medford, OR 97501, Steven 
Groveman, (503) 779-2393

Washington

Youth Help Association, 522 West Riverside, Spokane, WA 99201, 
Bernadine Spalla, (509) 455-5226, Ext. 109
Auburn Youth Resources, 816 F Street, SE, Auburn, WA 98002, Richard 
Brugger, (206) 939-2202
Pierce County Alliance, 510 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98402, 
Terree Schmidt-Whelan, (206) 502-5404
The Housing Authority of Vancouver, 500 Omaha Way, Vancouver, WA 
98661, Richard Sample, (360) 694-2501
YouthCare, 190 Queen Anne Avenue N., Seattle, WA 98109, Victoria 
Wagner, (206) 282-1288

D.2: Street Outreach Program for Runaway and Homeless Youth Grantees 
Ineligible for New FY 1997 Funding

Region I

New Hampshire

Child and Family Services, 99 Hanover Street, Gail Starr, 
Manchester, NH 03105, (603) 558-1920

Vermont

Washington County Youth Services, PO Box 627, Montpelier, VT 05753, 
Tom Howard, (802) 229-9151

Region II

New Jersey

Crossroads, 770 Woodlane Road, Mt. Holly, NJ 08060, Stefanie 
Schwartz, (609) 261-5400

New York

Equinox, 306 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206, Laurel Thatcher, 
(518) 465-9524
Oswego County Opportunities, 223 Oneida Street, Fulton, NY 13069, 
Janette Reshick, (315) 598-4717
The Salvation Army, 677 S. Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202, Linda 
M. Wright, (315) 479-1326
Center for Children and Families, 295 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 
10012, Teri L. Messian, (718) 526-0722

Region III

Pennsylvania

Three Rivers Youth, 2039 Termon Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, David 
Droppa, (412) 766-2215
Catholic Social Services, 33 E. Northhampton St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 
18701, Thomas Cherry, (717) 824-5766
Youth Services of Bucks County, 118-120 S. Bellevue Ave., Penndel, 
PA 19047, Roger Dawson, (215) 752-7050

West Virginia

Daymark (Patchwork), 1598-C Washington St., E., Charleston, WV 
25311, Vicki Pleasant, (304) 340-3670

Region IV

Florida

Florida Keys Children's Shelter, 2221 Patterson Avenue, Key West, FL 
33040, William Woolf, (305) 294-4202
Youth Crisis Center, 7007 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32216, 
Tom Patania, (904) 720-0002
Crosswinds Youth Services, PO Box 540625, Merritt Island, FL 32954, 
Jan Lokay, (305) 452-8988

Kentucky

Brighton Center, PO Box 325, Newport, KY 41072, Ginger Ward, (606) 
581-1111

North Carolina

Coastal Horizons Center, 721 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401, 
Margaret Weller-Stargell, (910) 343-0145

Tennessee

Oasis Center, 1221--16th Ave., South, Nashville, TN 37212, Liz Fey, 
(615) 327-4455

Region V

Illinois

Youth Outreach Services, 6417 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 
60634, Rick Velasquez, (312) 777-7112

Indiana

Clark County Youth Shelter, 118 East Chestnut Street, 
Jeffersonville, IN 47130, Candice Chaney Barksdale, (812) 284-5229

Minnesota

Ain Dah Yung Shelter (Our Home), 1089 Portland Avenue, St. Paul, MN 
55104, Gabrielle Strong, (612) 227-4184

Region VI

Arkansas

Youth Bridge, P.O. Box 668, Fayetteville, AR 72702, Scott Linebaugh, 
(501) 521-1532

Oklahoma

Youth Services of Oklahoma County, 201 N.E. 50th Street, Oklahoma 
City, OK 73105, Ken Young, (405) 235-7537

Texas

Stop Child Abuse and Neglect, 1208 Laredo Street, Laredo, TX 78040, 
Isela Dabdoub, (210) 724-3177
The Bridge Association, 115 West Broadway, Ft. Worth, TX 76104, 
Cindy Honey, (817) 332-8317

Region VII

Iowa

Youth and Shelter Services, 232\1/2\ Main Street, Ames, IA 50010, 
George Belitsos, (515) 233-3141

Nebraska

Youth Service System, 770 North Cotner Blvd., Lincoln, NE 68505, 
James Blue, (402) 466-6181

Region VIII

Colorado

Urban Peak, 1577 Clarkson Street, Denver, CO 80218, Roxane White, 
(303) 863-7325

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South Dakota

Turning Point, 1401 W. 51st, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, Pamela 
Bollinger, (605) 334-1414

Region IX

California

Larkin Street Youth Center, 1044 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 
94109, Anne Stanton, (415) 673-0911

Region X

Alaska

Fairbanks Native Assoc., 201 First Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701, 
Florence Loucks, (907) 455-4725

Idaho

Bannock Youth Foundation, P.O. Box 2072, Pocatello, ID 83206, 
Stephen Mead, (208) 234-1122

Washington

YouthCare, P.O. Box 9130, Seattle, WA 98109, Victoria Wagner, (206) 
282-1288

D.3: Transitional Living Program for Homeless Youth Grantees Ineligible 
for New FY 1997 Funding

Region I

Connecticut

Hall Neighborhood House, 52 Green Street, Bridgeport, CT 06608, 
Easter James, (203) 334-3900

Maine

New Beginnings, Inc., 436 Main Street, Lewiston, ME 04240, Robert 
Rowe, (207) 795-4077

New Hampshire

Child and Family Services, 99 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH 03105, 
Gail Starr, (603) 558-1920

Vermont

Washington County Youth, P.O. Box 627, Montpelier, VT 05753, Tom 
Howard, (802) 229-9151

Region II

New Jersey

Anchor House, 482 Centre Street, Trenton, NJ 08611, Judith Hutton, 
(609) 396-8329

New York

Dutchess County YMCA, 22 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, 
Folomi Gray, (914) 485-1001
The Salvation Army, 677 S. Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202, Linda 
M. Wright, (315) 479-1326

Region III

District of Columbia

Sasha Bruce Youthwork, 1022 Maryland Ave., NE., Washington, DC 
20002, Deborah Shore, (202) 675-9340
Latin American Youth Center, 3045--15th Street, NW., Washington, DC 
20009, Lori Kaplan, (202) 483-1140

Pennsylvania

Volunteers of America, 106 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 
18701, Stephen Bolinski, (717) 825-5261

Virginia

Residential Youth Services, 2701 Cameron Mills Road, Alexandria, VA 
22302, Carol Shannon, (703) 548-8334

West Virginia

Southwestern Community Action Council, 650--5th Avenue, Huntington, 
WV 25701, Pamela Dickens-Rush, (304) 525-7161

Region IV

Florida Sarasota Family YMCA, 1075 S. Euclid Avenue, Sarasota, FL 
34237, Carl Weinrich, (941) 955-8194

Kentucky

YMCA Safe Place Services, 1410 South First Street, Louisville, KY 
40208, Kevin Connelly, (502) 635-5233

Tennessee

Council for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, 207 Spears Avenue, 
Chattanooga, TN 37405, Bob Millsaps, (423) 756-7644
Oasis Center, 1221--16th Ave., South, Nashville, TN 37212, Liz Fey, 
(615) 327-4455

Region VI

Illinois

The Harbour, Inc., 1480 Renaissance Drive, Park Ridge, IL 60068, 
Mary Eichling, (708) 297-8540
Southern Illinois Regional Social Services, 604 East College, 
Carbondale, IL 62901, Art Zaitz, (618) 457-6703
Teen Living Programs, Inc. (Foundation House), 3179 N. Broadway, 
Chicago, IL 60657, Vacant, (312) 883-0025

Michigan

Saginaw County Youth Project, P.O. Box 3191, Saginaw, MI 48605, 
Ronald Spess, (517) 752-5175
Alternatives for Girls, 1950 Trumbull, Detroit, MI 48216, Amanda 
Good, (313) 496-0938
Ozone House, 608 N. Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, Tanya 
Hilgendorf, (313) 662-2265
The Sanctuary, Inc., 1222 South Washington, Royal Oak, MI 48067, 
Meri Pohutsky, (313) 547-2260

Ohio

Daybreak, 50 Theobald Court, Dayton, OH 45410, Kipra Heermann, (513) 
461-1000

Region VI

New Mexico

Youth Shelters and Family Services, PO Box 8135, Santa Fe, NM 87504, 
Cynthia Gonzales, (505) 983-0586

Texas

The Bridge Association, 115 West Broadway, Ft. Worth, TX 76104, 
Cindy Honey, (817) 332-8317
Comal County Juvenile Residential Supervision, 1414 W. San Antonio 
St., New Braunfels, TX 78130, Kyle Barrington, (210) 629-6571
Youth Options, Inc., 3816 S. First Street, Austin, TX 78704, Mitch 
Weynand, (512) 447-5639

Iowa

Youth and Shelter Services, 232\1/2\ Main Street, Ames, IA 50010, 
George Belitsos, (515) 233-3141

Missouri

Youth In Need, 516 Jefferson, St. Charles, MO 63301, James Braun, 
(314) 946-0101

Region VIII

Colorado

Volunteers of America, 1865 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80202, Dianna 
Kunz, (303) 297-0408

Region IX

Arizona

Our Town Family Center, PO Box 26665, Tucson, AZ 85726, Susan Krahe-
Eggleston, (520) 323-1708

California

Center for Positive Prevention Alternatives, 729 N. California 
Street, Stockton, CA 95202, Linda Mascarenas, (209) 948-4357
Central City Hospitality House, 290 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA 
94102, Kate Durham, (415) 749-2117

Appendix E--Administration for Children and Families Regional Office 
Youth Contacts

Region I:
    Bill Jackson, Administration for Children and Families, John F. 
Kennedy Federal Building, Room 2011, Boston, Massachusetts 02203 
(CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT), (617) 565-1138
Region II:
    Estelle Haferling, Administration for Children and Families, 26 
Federal Plaza, Room 4149, New York, NY 10278 (NJ, NY, PR, VI), (212) 
264-1329
Region III:
    Dick Gilbert, Administration for Children and Families, 3535 
Market Street, P.O. Box 13714, Philadelphia, PA 19101 (DC, DE, MD, 
PA, VA, WV), (215) 596-0369
Region IV:
    Viola Flowers, Administration for Children and Families, 101 
Marietta Tower, Suite 903, Atlanta, GA 30323 (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, 
NC, SC, TN), (404) 331-7210
Region V:
    Katie Williams, Administration for Children and Families, 105 
West Adams, 23rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60603 (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI), 
(312) 353-4241
Region VI:
    Ralph Rogers, Administration for Children and Families, 1200 
Main Tower, 20th Floor, Dallas, TX 75202 (AR, LA, NM, OK, TX), (214) 
767-8850
Region VII:
    Lynda Bitner, Administration for Children and Families, Federal 
Office Building, Room 384, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 
64106 (IA, KS, MO, NE), (816) 426-5401, Ext. 182
Region VIII:
    Vicki Wright, Administration for Children and Families, Federal 
Office Building, 1961 Stout Street, 9th Floor, Denver, CO 80294 (CO, 
MT, ND, SD, UT, WY), (303) 844-3100, Ext. 361
Region IX:
    Al Brown, Administration for Children and Families, 50 United 
Nations Plaza, San

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Francisco, CA 94102 (AZ, CA, HI, NV, American Samoa, Guam, Northern 
Mariana Islands, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, 
Palau), (415) 437-8437
Region X:
    Steve Ice, Administration for Children and Families, 2201 Sixth 
Avenue, RX 32, Seattle, WA 98121 (AK, ID, OR, WA), (206) 615-2558, 
Ext. 3075

Appendix F--Training and Technical Assistance Providers

    FYSB funds ten regionally based organizations to provide 
training and technical assistance to programs funded under the Basic 
Center, Transitional Living and Drug Abuse Prevention Programs, and 
to other agencies serving runaway and homeless youth.
    Each of the training and technical assistance providers offers 
on-site consultations; regional, State and local conferences; 
information sharing and skill-based training.
    Fore more information, contact the training and technical 
assistance provider in your region.

New England Consortium for Families and Youth, 25 Stow Road, 
Boxborough, MA 01719, (508) 266-1998, Contact: Nancy Jackson
Empire State Coalition, 121 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 
10013, (212) 966-6477, Contact: Margo Hirsch
Mid-Atlantic Network of Youth and Family Services, Inc., 9400 
McKnight Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237, (412) 366-6562, Contact: Nancy 
Johnson
Southeastern Network of Youth and Family Services, 337 South 
Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA 30605, (706) 354-4658, Contact: Gail 
Kurtz
Youth Network Council, 506 S. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60605, (312) 427-
2710, Contact: Denis Murstein
Southwest Network of Youth Services; 2525 Wallingwood Drive, Austin, 
TX 78746, (512) 328-6860, Contact: Theresa Andreas-Tod
M.I.N.K., A Network of Runaway and Youth Serving Agencies, c/o Youth 
in Need, 516 Jefferson Street, St. Charles, MO 63301-4152, (314) 
946-0101, Contact: Dana Baldwin
Mountain Plains Youth Services, 221 West Rosser, Bismarck, ND 58501, 
(701) 255-7229, Contact: Linda Wood
Western States Youth Services Network, 1306 Ross Street, Suite B, 
Petaluma, CA 94954, (707) 763-2213, Contact: Nancy Fastenau
Northwest Network of Runaway and Youth Services, 603 Steward Street, 
Seattle, WA 98101, (206) 628-3760, Contact: Andrew Estep

Appendix G--OMB State Single Point of Contact Listing

Arizona

Joni Saad, Arizona State Clearinghouse, 3800 N. Central Avenue, 
Fourteenth Floor, Phoenix, Arizona 85012, Telephone (602) 280-1315, 
FAX: (602) 280-8144

Arkansas

Mr. Tracy L. Copeland, Manager, State Clearinghouse, Office of 
Intergovernmental Services, Department of Finance and 
Administration, 1515 W. 7th St., Room 412, Little Rock, Arkansas 
77203, Telephone: (501) 682-1074, FAX: (501) 682-5206

California

Grants Coordinator, Office of Planning and Research, 1400 Tenth 
Street, Room 121, Sacramento, California 95814, Telephone (916) 323-
7480, FAX (916) 323-3018

Delaware

Francine Booth, State Single Point of Contact Executive Department, 
Thomas Collins Building, P.O. Box 1401, Dover, Delaware 19903, 
Telephone: (302) 739-3326, FAX: (302) 739-5661

District of Columbia

Charles Nichols, State Single Point of Contact, Office of Grants 
Mgmt. and Dev., 717 14th Street, NW.--Suite 500, Washington, DC 
20005, Telephone: (202) 727-6554, FAX: (202) 727-1617

Florida

Florida State Clearinghouse, Department of Community Affairs, 2740 
Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100, Telephone: (904) 
922-5438, FAX: (904) 487-2899

Georgia

Tom L. Reid, III, Administrator, Georgia State Clearinghouse, 254 
Washington Street, SW--Room 401J, Atlanta, Georgia 30334, Telephone: 
(404) 656-3855 or (404) 656-3829, FAX: (404) 656-7938

Illinois

Virginia Bova, State Single Point of Contact, Department of Commerce 
and Community Affairs, James R. Thompson Center, 100 West Randolph, 
Suite 3-400, Chicago, Illinois 60601, Telephone: (312) 814-6028, 
FAX: (312) 814-1800

Indiana

Amy Brewer, State Budget Agency, 212 State House, Indianapolis, 
Indiana 46204, Telephone: (317) 232-5619, FAX: (317) 233-3323

Iowa

Steven R. McCann, Division for Community Assistance, Iowa Department 
of Economic Development, 200 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 
50309, Telephone: (515) 242-4719, FAX: (515) 242-4859

Kentucky

Ronald W. Cook, Office of the Governor, Department of Local 
Government, 1024 Capitol Center Drive, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-
8204, Telephone: (502) 573-2382, FAX: (502) 573-2512

Maine

Joyce Benson, State Planning Office, State House Station #38, 
Augusta, Maine 04333, Telephone: (207) 287-3261, FAX: (207) 287-6489

Maryland

William G. Carroll, Manager, State Clearinghouse for 
Intergovernmental Assistance, Maryland Office of Planning, 301 W. 
Preston Street--Room 1104, Baltimore, Maryland 21201-2365, Staff 
Contact: Linda Janey, Telephone: (410) 225-4490, FAX: (410) 225-4480

Michigan

Richard Pfaff, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, 1900 
Edison Plaza, 660 Plaza Drive, Detroit, Michigan 48226, Telephone: 
(313) 961-4266, FAX: (313) 961-4869

Mississippi

Cathy Malette, Clearinghouse Officer, Department of Finance and 
Administration, 455 North Lamar Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39202-
3087, Telephone: (601) 359-6762, FAX: (601) 359-6764

Missouri

Lois Pohl, Federal Assistance Clearinghouse, Office of 
Administration, PO Box 809, Room 760, Truman Building, Jefferson 
City, Missouri 65102, Telephone: (314) 751-4834, FAX: (314) 751-7819

Nevada

Department of Administration, State Clearinghouse, Capitol Complex, 
Carson City, Nevada 89710, Telephone: (702) 687-4065, FAX: (702) 
687-3983

New Hampshire

Jeffrey H. Taylor, Director, New Hampshire Office of State Planning, 
Attn: Intergovernmental Review Process, Mike Blake, 2\1/2\ Beacon 
Street, Concord, New Hampshire 03301, Telephone: (603) 271-2155, 
FAX: (603) 271-1728

New Mexico

Robert Peters, State Budget Division, Room 190 Bataan Memorial 
Building, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87503, Telephone: (505) 827-3640

New York

New York State Clearinghouse, Division of the Budget, State Capitol, 
Albany, New York 12224, Telephone: (518) 474-1605

North Carolina

Chrys Baggett, Director, N.C. State Clearinghouse, Office of the 
Secretary of Admin., 116 West Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 
27603-8003, Telephone: (919) 733-7232, FAX (919) 733-9571

North Dakota

North Dakota Single Point of Contact, Office of Intergovernmental 
Assistance, 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-
0170, Telephone: (701) 224-2094, FAX: (701) 224-2308

Ohio

Larry Weaver, State Single Point of Contact, State Clearinghouse, 
Office of Budget and Management, 30 East Broad Street, 34th Floor, 
Columbus, Ohio 43266-0411

    Please direct correspondence and questions about 
intergovernmental review to:

Linda Wise, Telephone: (614) 466-0698, FAX: (614) 466-5400

Rhode Island

Daniel W. Varin, Associate Director, Department of Administration/
Division of Planning, One Capitol Hill, 4th Floor, Providence, Rhode 
Island 02908-5870, Telephone: (401) 277-2656, FAX: (401) 277-2083


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    Please direct correspondence and questions to:

Review Coordinator, Office of Strategic Planning

South Carolina

Omeagia Burgess, State Single Point of Contact, Grant Services, 
Office of the Governor, 1205 Pendleton Street--Room 477, Columbia, 
South Carolina 29201, Telephone: (803) 734-0494, FAX: (803) 734-0385

Texas

Tom Adams, Governors Office, Director, Intergovernmental 
Coordination, PO Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, Telephone: (512) 
463-1771, FAX: (512) 463-1888

Utah

Carolyn Wright, Utah State Clearinghouse, Office of Planning and 
Budget, Room 116, State Capitol, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114, 
Telephone: (801) 538-1535, FAX: (801) 538-1547

West Virginia

Fred Cutlip, Director, Community Development Division, W. Virginia 
Development Office, Building #6, Room 553, Charleston, West Virginia 
25305, Telephone: (304) 558-4010, FAX: (304) 558-3248

Wisconsin

Martha Kerner, Section Chief, State/Federal Relations, Wisconsin 
Department of Administration, 101 East Wilson Street--6th Floor, PO 
Box 7868, Madison, Wisconsin 53707, Telephone: (608) 266-2125, FAX: 
(608) 267-6931

Wyoming

Sheryl Jeffries, State Single Point of Contact, Office of the 
Governor, State Capital, Room 124, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002, 
Telephone: (307) 777-5930, FAX: (307) 632-3909

Territories

Guam

Mr. Giovanni T. Sgambelluri, Director, Bureau of Budget and 
Management Research, Office of the Governor, PO Box 2950, Agana, 
Guam 96910, Telephone: 011-671-472-2285, FAX: 011-671-472-2825

Puerto Rico

Norma Burgos/Jose E. Caro, Chairwoman/Director, Puerto Rico Planning 
Board, Federal Proposals Review Office, Minillas Government Center, 
PO Box 41119, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00940-1119, Telephone: (809) 
727-4444, (809) 723-6190, FAX: (809) 724-3270, (809) 724-3103

North Mariana Islands

Mr. Alvaro A. Santos, Executive Officer, State Single Point of 
Contact, Office of Management and Budget, Office of the Governor, 
Saipan, MP, Telephone: (670) 664-2256, FAX: (670) 664-2272

Contact Person: Ms. Jacoba T. Seman, Federal Programs Coordinator, 
Telephone: (670) 644-2289, FAX: (670) 644-2272

Virgin Islands

Jose George, Director, Office of Management and Budget, #41 
Norregade Emancipation Garden Station, Second Floor, Saint Thomas, 
Virgin Islands 00802

    Please direct all questions and correspondence about 
intergovernmental review to:

Linda Clarke, Telephone: (809) 774-0750, FAX: (809) 776-0069

Appendix H.--Basic Center Program Allocations by State

  New Appendix H--10-Jan-97--Basic Center Program for Runaway and Homeless Youth--Table of Allocations by State 
                             [Total 57 States and Jurisdictions--F Fiscal Year 1997]                            
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                       Regions and states                          Continuations    New starts        Totals    
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Region I:                                                                                                       
    Connecticut.................................................        $347,083        $98,355         $445,437
    Maine.......................................................         104,642         68,332          172,974
    Massachusetts...............................................         575,000        229,951          804,951
    New Hampshire...............................................         152,766         12,294          165,060
    Rhode Island................................................               0        135,666          135,666
    Vermont.....................................................          93,750          6,250          100,000
Region II:                                                                                                      
    New Jersey..................................................         496,376        595,170        1,091,546
    New York....................................................       2,005,383        544,571        2,549,954
    Puerto Rico.................................................         315,106        337,786          652,892
    Virgin Islands..............................................               0         45,000           45,000
Region III:                                                                                                     
    Delaware....................................................          62,143         37,857          100,000
    District of Columbia........................................          50,000         50,000          100,000
    Maryland....................................................         200,000        513,942          713,942
    Pennsylvania................................................         867,015        771,151        1,638,166
    Virginia....................................................         600,000        306,135          906,135
    West Virginia...............................................         209,606         32,897          242,503
Region IV:                                                                                                      
    Alabama.....................................................         305,000        305,497          610,497
    Florida.....................................................       1,269,885        574,041        1,843,926
    Georgia.....................................................         728,034        342,031        1,070,065
    Kentucky....................................................         175,000        373,317          548,317
    Mississippi.................................................         330,049         97,299          427,348
    North Carolina..............................................         686,724        305,898          992,622
    South Carolina..............................................         450,207         87,935          538,142
    Tennessee...................................................         713,625         19,536          733,161
Region V:                                                                                                       
    Illinois....................................................       1,103,598        639,144        1,742,742
    Indiana.....................................................         477,650        355,000          832,650
    Michigan....................................................       1,136,350        290,969        1,427,319
    Minnesota...................................................         551,196        150,310          701,506
    Ohio........................................................         800,156        813,138        1,613,294
    Wisconsin...................................................         402,635        358,790          761,425
Region VI:                                                                                                      
    Arkansas....................................................         146,461        215,315          361,776

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    Louisiana...................................................         358,721        339,393          698,114
    New Mexico..................................................         238,721         42,786          281,507
    Oklahoma....................................................         514,528        (17,086)         497,442
    Texas.......................................................       1,882,000      1,114,299        2,996,521
Region VII:                                                                                                     
    Iowa........................................................         248,803        163,282          412,085
    Kansas......................................................         310,240         79,800          390,040
    Missouri....................................................         333,367        446,147          779,514
    Nebraska....................................................         178,107         71,744          249,851
Region VIII:                                                                                                    
    Colorado....................................................         362,483        185,834          548,317
    Montana.....................................................         108,554         25,981          134,535
    North Dakota................................................          86,337         13,663          100,000
    South Dakota................................................         141,348        (23,771)         117,577
    Utah........................................................         351,572         28,293          379,865
    Wyoming.....................................................         100,000              0          100,000
Region IX:                                                                                                      
    American Samoa..............................................               0         45,000           45,000
    Arizona.....................................................         257,378        358,206          615,584
    California..................................................       3,153,782      1,705,885        4,859,667
    Guam........................................................          45,000              0           45,000
    Hawaii......................................................               0        171,844          171,844
    Northern Marianas...........................................          45,000              0           45,000
    Nevada......................................................          60,000        152,543          212,543
Region X:                                                                                                       
    Alaska......................................................          62,606         45,927          108,533
    Idaho.......................................................         175,939         15,689          191,628
    Oregon......................................................         252,697        189,913          442,610
    Washington..................................................         497,932        297,975          795,907
                                                                 -----------------------------------------------
      Totals....................................................      25,120,776     14,166,924       39,287,700
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Instructions for the SF 424

    This is a standard form used by applicants as a required 
facesheet for preapplications and applications submitted for Federal 
assistance. It will be used by Federal agencies to obtain applicant 
certification that States which have established a review and 
comment procedure in response to Executive Order 12372 and have 
selected the program to be included in their process, have been 
given an opportunity to review the applicant's submission.

Item and Entry

    1. Self-explanatory.
    2. Date application submitted to Federal agency (or State if 
applicable) & applicant's control number (if applicable).
    3. State use only (if applicable).
    4. If this application is to continue or revise an existing 
award, enter present Federal identifier number. If for a new 
project, leave blank.
    5. Legal name of applicant, name of primary organizational unit 
which will undertake the assistance activity, complete address of 
the applicant, and name and telephone number of the person to 
contact on matters related to this application.
    6. Enter Employer Identification Number (EIN) as assigned by the 
Internal Revenue Service.
    7. Enter the appropriate letter in the space provided.
    8. Check appropriate box and enter appropriate letter(s) in the 
space(s) provided:

--``New'' means a new assistance award.
--``Continuation'' means an extension for an additional funding/
budget period for a project with a projected completion date.
--``Revision'' means any change in the Federal Government's 
financial obligation or contingent liability from an existing 
obligation.

    9. Name of Federal agency from which assistance is being 
requested with this application.
    10. Use the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number and 
title of the program under which assistance is requested.
    11. Enter a brief descriptive title of the project. If more than 
one program is involved, you should append an explanation on a 
separate sheet. If appropriate (e.g., construction or real property 
projects), attach a map showing project location. For 
preapplications, use a separate sheet to provide a summary 
description of this project.
    12. List only the largest political entities affected (e.g., 
State, counties, cities).
    13. Self-explanatory.
    14. List the applicant's Congressional District and any 
District(s) affected by the program or project.
    15. Amount requested or to be contributed during the first 
funding/budget period by each contributor. Value of in-kind 
contributions should be included on appropriate lines as applicable. 
If the action will result in a dollar change to an existing award, 
indicate only the amount of the change. For decreases, enclose the 
amounts in parentheses. If both basic and supplemental amounts are 
included, show breakdown on an attached sheet. For multiple program 
funding, use totals and show breakdown using same categories as item 
15.
    16. Applicants should contact the State Single Point of Contact 
(SPOC) for Federal Executive Order 12372 to determine whether the 
application is subject to the State intergovernmental review 
process.
    17. This question applies to the applicant organization, not the 
person who signs as the authorized representative. Categories of 
debt include delinquent audit disallowances, loans and taxes.
    18. To be signed by the authorized representatives of the 
applicant. A copy of the governing body's authorization for you to 
sign this application as official representative must be on file in 
the applicant's office. (Certain Federal agencies may require that 
this authorization be submitted as part of the application.)

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Instructions for the SF-424A

General Instructions

    This form is designed so that application can be made for funds 
from one or more grant programs. In preparing the budget, adhere to 
any existing Federal grantor agency guidelines which prescribe how 
and whether budgeted amounts should be separately shown for 
different functions or activities within the program. For some 
programs, grantor agencies may require budgets to be separately 
shown by function or activity. For other programs, grantor agencies 
may require a breakdown by function or activity. Sections A, B, C, 
and D should include budget estimates for the whole project except 
when applying for assistance which requires Federal authorization in 
annual or other funding period increments. In the latter case, 
Sections A, B, C, and D should provide the budget for the first 
budget period (usually a year) and Section E should present the need 
for Federal assistance in the subsequent budget periods. All 
applications should contain a breakdown by the object class 
categories shown in Lines a-k of Section B.

Section A. Budget Summary

Lines 1-4, Columns (a) and (b)

    For applications pertaining to a single Federal grant program 
(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog number) and not requiring a 
functional or activity breakdown, enter on Line 1 under Column (a) 
the catalog program title and the catalog number in Column (b).
    For applications pertaining to a single program requiring budget 
amounts by multiple functions or activities, enter the name of each 
activity or function on each line in Column (a), and enter the 
catalog number in Column (b). For applications pertaining to 
multiple programs where none of the programs require a breakdown by 
function or activity, enter the catalog program title on each line 
in Column (a) and the respective catalog number on each line in 
Column (b).
    For applications pertaining to multiple programs where one or 
more programs require a breakdown by function or activity, prepare a 
separate sheet for each program requiring the breakdown. Additional 
sheets should be used when one form does not provide adequate space 
for all breakdown of data required. However, when more than one 
sheet is used, the first page should provide the summary totals by 
programs.

Lines 1-4, Columns (c) Through (g)

    For new applications, leave Columns (c) and (d) blank. For each 
line entry in Columns (a) and (b), enter in Columns (e), (f), and 
(g) the appropriate amounts of funds needed to support the project 
for the first funding period (usually a year).
    For continuing grant program applications, submit these forms 
before the end of each funding period as required by the grantor 
agency. Enter in Columns (c) and (d) the estimated amounts of funds 
which will remain unobligated at the end of the grant funding period 
only if the Federal grantor agency instructions provide for this. 
Otherwise, leave these columns blank. Enter in columns (e) and (f) 
the amounts of funds needed for the upcoming period. The amount(s) 
in Column (g) should be the sum of amounts in Columns (e) and (f).
    For supplemental grants and changes to existing grants, do not 
use Columns (c) and (d). Enter in Column (e) the amount of the 
increase or decrease of Federal funds and enter in Column (f) the 
amount of the increase or decrease of non-Federal funds. In Column 
(g) enter the new total budgeted amount (Federal and non-Federal) 
which includes the total previous authorized budgeted amounts plus 
or minus, as appropriate, the amounts shown in Columns (e) and (f). 
The amount(s) in Column (g) should not equal the sum of amounts in 
Columns (e) and (f).
    Line 5--Show the totals for all columns used.

Section B. Budget Categories

    In the column headings (1) through (4), enter the titles of the 
same programs, functions, and activities shown on Lines 1-4, Column 
(a), Section A. When additional sheets are prepared for Section A, 
provide similar column headings on each sheet. For each program, 
function or activity, fill in the total requirements for funds (both 
Federal and non-Federal) by object class categories.
    Lines 6a-i--Show the totals of Lines 6a to 6h in each column.
    Line 6j--Show the amount of indirect cost.
    Line 6k--Enter the total of amounts on Lines 6i and 6j. For all 
applications for new grants and continuation grants the total amount 
in column (5), Line 6k, should be the same as the total amount shown 
in Section A, Column (g), Line 5. For supplemental grants and 
changes to grants, the total amount of the increase or decrease as 
shown in Columns (1)-(4), Line 6k should be the same as the sum of 
the amounts in Section A, Columns (e) and (f) on Line 5.
    Line 7--Enter the estimated amount of income, if any, expected 
to be generated from this project. Do not add or subtract this 
amount from the total project amount. Show under the program 
narrative statement the nature and source of income. The estimated 
amount of program income may be considered by the federal grantor 
agency in determining the total amount of the grant.

Section C. Non-Federal-Resources

    Lines 8-11--Enter amounts of non-Federal resources that will be 
used on the grant. If in-kind contributions are included, provide a 
brief explanation on a separate sheet.
    Column (a)--Enter the program titles identical to Column (a), 
Section A. A breakdown by function or activity is not necessary.
    Column (b)--Enter the contribution to be made by the applicant.
    Column (c)--Enter the amount of the State's cash and in-kind 
contribution if the applicant is not a State or State agency. 
Applicants which are a State or State agencies should leave this 
column blank.
    Column (d)--Enter the amount of cash and in-kind contributions 
to be made from all other sources.
    Column (e)--Enter totals of Columns (b), (c), and (d).
    Line 12--Enter the total for each of Columns (b)-(e). The amount 
in Column (e) should be equal to the amount on Line 5, Column (f), 
Section A.

Section D. Forecasted Cash Needs

    Line 13--Enter the amount of cash needed by quarter from the 
grantor agency during the first year.
    Line 14--Enter the amount of cash from all other sources needed 
by quarter during the first year.
    Line 15--Enter the totals of amounts on Lines 13 and 14.

Section E. Budget Estimates of Federal Funds Needed for Balance of 
the Project

    Lines 16-19--Enter in Column (a) the same grant program titles 
shown in Column (a), Section A. A breakdown by function or activity 
is not necessary. For new applications and continuation grant 
applications, enter in the proper columns amounts of Federal funds 
which will be needed to complete the program or project over the 
succeeding funding periods (usually in years). This section need not 
be completed for revisions (amendments, changes, or supplements) to 
funds for the current year of existing grants.
    If more than four lines are needed to list the program titles, 
submit additional schedules as necessary.
    Line 20--Enter the total for each of the Columns (b)-(e). When 
additional schedules are prepared for this Section, annotate 
accordingly and show the overall totals on this line.

Section F. Other Budget Information

    Line 21--Use this space to explain amounts for individual direct 
object-class cost categories that may appear to be out of the 
ordinary or to explain the details as required by the Federal 
grantor agency.
    Line 22--Enter the type of indirect rate (provisional, 
predetermined, final or fixed) that will be in effect during the 
funding period, the estimated amount of the base to which the rate 
is applied, and the total indirect expense.
    Line 23--Provide any other explanations or comments deemed 
necessary.

Assurances--Non-Construction Programs

    Note: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your 
project or program. If you have questions, please contact the 
awarding agency. Further, certain Federal awarding agencies may 
require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such is 
the case, you will be notified.

    As the duly authorized representative of the applicant I certify 
that the applicant:
    1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, and 
the institutional, managerial and financial capability (including 
funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share of project costs) to 
ensure proper planning, management and completion of the project 
described in this application.
    2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the 
United States, and if appropriate, the State, through any authorized 
representative, access to and the right to examine all records, 
books, papers, or documents related to the award; and will

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establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally 
accepted accounting standards or agency directives.
    3. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using 
their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the 
appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or 
personal gain.
    4. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable 
time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency.
    5. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 
(42 U.S.C. Secs. 4728-4763) relating to prescribed standards for 
merit systems for programs funded under one of the nineteen statutes 
or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a 
Merit System of Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F).
    6. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to 
nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a) Title 
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) which prohibits 
discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; (b) 
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. 
Secs. 1681-1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on 
the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 
as amended (29 U.S.C. Sec. 794), which prohibits discrimination on 
the basis of handicaps; (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as 
amended (42 U.S.C. Secs. 6101-6107), which prohibits discrimination 
on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 
1972 (P.L. 92-255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the 
basis of drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and 
Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 
(P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the 
basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g) Secs. 523 and 527 of the 
Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. 290 dd-3 and 290 ee-3), 
as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse 
patient records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 
U.S.C. Sec. 3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to non-
discrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; (i) any 
other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under 
which application for Federal assistance is being made; and (j) the 
requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) which may 
apply to the application.
    7. Will comply, or has already complied, with the requirements 
of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real 
Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) which 
provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or 
whose property is acquired as a result of Federal or federally 
assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real 
property acquired for project purposes regardless of Federal 
participation in purchases.
    8. Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. 
Secs. 1501-1508 and 7324-7328) which limit the political activities 
of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in 
whole or in part with Federal funds.
    9. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis-
Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. Secs. 276a to 276a-7), the Copeland Act (40 
U.S.C. Sec. 276c and 18 U.S.C. Secs. 874), and the Contract Work 
Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. Secs. 327-333), regarding 
labor standards for federally assisted construction subagreements.
    10. Will comply, if applicable, with flood insurance purchase 
requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act 
of 1973 (P.O. 93-234) which requires recipients in a special flood 
hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood 
insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and 
acquisition is $10,000 or more.
    11. Will comply with environmental standards which may be 
prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of 
environmental quality control measures under the National 
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190) and Executive Order 
(EO) 11514; (b) notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 
11738; (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) 
evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with EO 
11988; (e) assurance of project consistency with the approved State 
management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act 
of 1972 (16 U.S.C. Secs. 1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of Federal 
actions to State (Clear Air) Implementation Plans under Section 
176(c) of the Clear Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. Sec. 7401 
et seq.); (g) protection of underground sources of drinking water 
under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, (P.L. 93-
523); and (h) protection of endangered species under the Endangered 
Species Act of 1973, as amended, (P.L. 93-205).
    12. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 
U.S.C. Secs. 1271 et seq.) related to protecting components or 
potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system.
    13. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with 
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as 
amended (16 U.S.C. 470), EO 11593 (identification and protection of 
historic properties), and the Archaeological and Historic 
Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 469a-1 et seq.).
    14. Will comply with P.L. 93-348 regarding the protection of 
human subjects involved in research, development, and related 
activities supported by this award of assistance.
    15. Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966 
(P.L. 89-544, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq.) pertaining to the 
care, handling, and treatment of warm blooded animals held for 
research, teaching, or other activities supported by this award of 
assistance.
    16. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention 
Act (42 U.S.C. Secs. 4801 et seq.) which prohibits the use of lead 
based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence 
structures.
    17. Will cause to be performed the required financial and 
compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act of 1984.
    18. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other 
Federal laws, executive orders, regulations and policies governing 
this program.

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Date submitted

Program Narrative

    This program narrative section was designed for use by many and 
varied programs. Consequently, it is not possible to provide 
specific guidance for developing a program narrative statement that 
would be appropriate in all cases. Applicants must refer the 
relevant program announcement for information on specific program 
requirements and any additional guidelines for preparing the program 
narrative statement. The following are general guidelines for 
preparing a program narrative statement.
    The program narrative provides a major means by which the 
application is evaluated and ranked to compete with other 
applications for available assistance. It should be concise and 
complete and should address the activity for which Federal funds are 
requested. Supporting documents should be included where they can 
present information clearly and succinctly. Applicants are 
encouraged to provide information on their organizational structure, 
staff, related experience, and other information considered to be 
relevant. Awarding offices use this and other information to 
determine whether the applicant has the capability and resources 
necessary to carry out the proposed project. It is important, 
therefore, that this information be included in the application. 
However, in the narrative the applicant must distinguish between 
resources directly related to the proposed project from those which 
will not be used in support of the specific project for which funds 
are requested.
    Cross-referencing should be used rather than repetition. ACF is 
particularly interested in specific factual information and 
statements of measurable goals in quantitative terms. Narratives are 
evaluated on the basis of substance, not length. Extensive exhibits 
are not required. (Supporting information concerning activities 
which will not be directly funded by the grant or information which 
does not directly pertain to an integral part of the grant funded 
activity should be placed in an appendix.) Pages should be numbered 
for easy reference.
    Prepare the program narrative statement in accordance with the 
following instructions:
    <bullet> Applicants submitting new applications or competing 
continuation applications should respond to Items A and D.
    <bullet> Applicants submitting noncompeting continuation 
applications should respond to Item B.
    <bullet> Applicants requesting supplemental assistance should 
respond to Item C.

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A. Project Description--Components

1. Project Summary/Abstract

    A summary of the project description (usually a page or less) 
with reference to the funding request should be placed directly 
behind the table of contents or SF-424.

2. Objectives and Need for Assistance

    Applicants must clearly identify the physical, economic, social, 
financial, institutional, or other problem(s) requiring a solution. 
The need for assistance must be demonstrated and the principal and 
subordinate objectives of the project must be clearly stated; 
supporting documentation such as letters of support and testimonials 
from concerned interests other than the applicant may be included. 
Any relevant data based on planning studies should be included or 
referenced in the endnotes/footnotes. Incorporate demographic data 
and participant/beneficiary information, as needed. In developing 
the narrative, the applicant may volunteer or be requested to 
provide information on the total range of projects currently 
conducted and supported (or to be initiated), some of which may be 
outside the scope of the program announcement.

3. Results or Benefits Expected

    Identify results and benefits to be derived. For example, when 
applying for a grant to establish a neighborhood child care center, 
describe who will occupy the facility, who will use the facility, 
how the facility will be used, and how the facility will benefit the 
community which it will serve.

4. Approach

    Outline a plan of action which describes the scope and detail of 
how the proposed work will be accomplished. Account for all 
functions or activities identified in the application. Cite factors 
which might accelerate or decelerate the work and state your reason 
for taking this approach rather than others. Describe any unusual 
features of the project such as design or technological innovations, 
reductions in cost or time, or extraordinary social and community 
involvement.
    Provide quantitative monthly or quarterly projections of the 
accomplishments to be achieved for each function or activity in such 
terms as the number of people to be served and the number of 
microloans made. When accomplishments cannot be quantified by 
activity or function, list them in chronological order to show the 
schedule of accomplishments and their target dates.
    Identify the kinds of data to be collected, maintained, and/or 
disseminated. (Note that clearance from the U.S. Office of 
Management and Budget might be needed prior to an information 
collection.) List organizations, cooperating entities, consultants, 
or other key individuals who will work on the project along with a 
short description of the nature of their effort or contribution.

5. Evaluation

    Provide a narrative addressing how you will evaluate (1) the 
results of your project and (2) the conduct of your program. In 
addressing the evaluation of results, state how you will determine 
the extent to which the program has achieved its stated objectives 
and the extent to which the accomplishment of objectives can be 
attributed to the program. Discuss the criteria to be used to 
evaluate results; explain the methodology that will be used to 
determine if the needs identified and discussed are being met and if 
the project results and benefits are being achieved. With respect to 
the conduct of your program, define the procedures you will employ 
to determine whether the program is being conducted in a manner 
consistent with the work plan you presented and discuss the impact 
of the program's various activities upon the program's 
effectiveness.

6. Geographic Location

    Give the precise location of the project and boundaries of the 
area to be served by the proposed project. Maps or other graphic 
aids may be attached.

7. Additional Information (Include if Applicable)

    Additional information may be provided in the body of the 
program narrative or in the appendix. Refer to the program 
announcement and ``General Information and Instructions'' for 
guidance on placement of application materials.
    Staff and Position Data--Provide a biographical sketch for key 
personnel appointed and a job description for each vacant key 
position. Some programs require both for all positions. Refer to the 
program announcement for guidance on presenting this information. 
Generally, a biographical sketch is required for original staff and 
new members as appointed.
    Plan for Project Continuance Beyond Grant Support--A plan for 
securing resources and continuing project activities after Federal 
assistance has ceased.
    Business Plan--When federal grant funds will be used to make an 
equity investment, provide a business plan. Refer to the program 
announcement for guidance on presenting this information.
    Organization Profiles--Information on applicant organizations 
and their cooperating partners such as organization charts, 
financial statements, audit reports or statements from CPA/Licensed 
Public Accountant, Employer Identification Numbers, names of bond 
carriers, contact persons and telephone numbers, child care licenses 
and other documentation of professional accreditation, information 
on compliance with federal/state/local government standards, 
documentation of experience in program area, and other pertinent 
information. Any non-profit organization submitting an application 
must submit proof of its non-profit status in its application at the 
time of submission. The non-profit agency can accomplish this by 
providing a copy of the applicant's listing in the Internal Revenue 
Service's (IRS) most recent list of tax-exempt organizations 
described in Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code or by providing a 
copy of the currently valid IRS tax exemption certificate, or by 
providing a copy of the articles of incorporation bearing the seal 
of the State in which the corporation or association is domiciled.
    Dissemination Plan--A plan for distributing reports and other 
project outputs to colleagues and the public. Applicants must 
provide a description of the kind, volume and timing of 
distribution.
    Third-Party Agreements--Written agreements between grantees and 
subgrantees or subcontractors or other cooperating entities. These 
agreements may detail scope of work, work schedules, remuneration, 
and other terms and conditions that structure or define the 
relationship.
    Waiver Request--A statement of program requirements for which 
waivers will be needed to permit the proposed project to be 
conducted.
    Letters of Support--Statements from community, public and 
commercial leaders which support the project proposed for funding.

B. Noncompeting Continuation Applications

    A program narrative usually will not be required for 
noncompeting continuation applications for nonconstruction programs. 
Noncompeting continuation applications shall be abbreviated unless 
the ACF Program Office administering this program has issued a 
notice to the grantee that a full application will be required.
    An abbreviated application consists of:
    1. The Standard Form 424 series (SF-424, SF-424A, SF-424B).
    2. The estimated or actual unobligated balance remaining from 
the previous budget period should be identified on an accurate SF-
269 as well as in Section A, Columns (c) and (d) of the SF-424A.
    3. The grant budget, broken down into the object class 
categories on the 424A, and if category ``other'' is used, the 
specific items supported must be identified.
    4. Required certifications.
    A full application consists of all elements required for an 
abbreviated application plus:
    1. Program narrative information explaining significant changes 
to the original program narrative statement, a description of 
accomplishments from the prior budget period, a projection of 
accomplishments throughout the entire remaining project period, and 
any other supplemental information that ACF informs the grantee is 
necessary.
    2. A full budget proposal for the budget period under 
consideration with a full cost analysis of all budget categories.
    3. A corrective action plan, if requested by ACF, to address 
organizational performance weaknesses.

C. Supplemental Requests

    For supplemental assistance requests, explain the reason for the 
request and justify the need for additional funding. Provide a 
budget and budget justification only for those items for which 
additional funds are requested. (See Item D for guidelines on 
preparing a budget and budget justification.)

D. Budget and Budget Justification

    Provide line item detail and detailed calculations for each 
budget object class identified on the Budget Information form. 
Detailed calculations must include estimation methods, quantities, 
unit costs, and other similar quantitative detail sufficient for the 
calculation to be duplicated. The detailed budget must also include 
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breakout by the funding sources identified in Block 15 of the SF-
424.
    Provide a narrative budget justification which describes how the 
categorical costs are derived. Discuss the necessity, 
reasonableness, and allocability of the proposed costs.
    The following guidelines are for preparing the budget and budget 
justification. Both federal and non-federal resources should be 
detailed and justified in the budget and narrative justification. 
For purposes of preparing the program narrative, ``federal 
resources'' refers only to the ACF grant for which you are applying. 
Non-Federal resources are all other federal and non-federal 
resources. It is suggested that for the budget, applicants use a 
column format: Column 1, object class categories; Column 2, federal 
budget amounts; Column 3, non-federal budget amounts, and Column 4, 
total amounts. The budget justification should be a narrative.
    Personnel. Costs of employee salaries and wages.
    Justification: Identify the project director or principal 
investigator, if known. For each staff person, show name/title, time 
commitment to the project (in months), time commitment to the 
project (as a percentage or full-time equivalent), annual salary, 
grant salary, wage rates, etc. Do not include costs of consultants 
or personnel costs of delegate agencies or of specific project(s) or 
businesses to be financed by the applicant.
    Fringe Benefits. Costs of employee fringe benefits unless 
treated as part of an approved indirect cost rate.
    Justification: Provide a breakdown of amounts and percentages 
that comprise fringe benefit costs, such as health insurance, FICA, 
retirement insurance, taxes, etc.
    Travel. Costs of project related travel by employees of the 
applicant organization (does not include costs of consultant 
travel).
    Justification: For each trip, show the total number of 
traveler(s), travel destination, duration of trip, per diem, mileage 
allowances, if privately owned vehicles will be used, and other 
transportation costs and subsistence allowances. Travel costs for 
key staff to attend ACF sponsored workshops as specified in this 
program announcement should be detailed in the budget.
    Equipment. Costs of all non-expendable, tangible personal 
property to be acquired by the project where each article has a 
useful life of more than one year and an acquisition cost which 
equals the lesser of (a) the capitalization level established by the 
applicant organization for financial statement purposes, or (b) 
$5000.
    Justification: For each type of equipment requested, provide a 
description of the equipment, cost per unit, number of units, total 
cost, and a plan for use on the project, as well as use or disposal 
of the equipment after the project ends.
    Supplies. Costs of all tangible personal property (supplies) 
other than that included under the Equipment category.
    Justification: Specify general categories of supplies and their 
costs. Show computations and provide other information which 
supports the amount requested.
    Contractual. Costs of all contracts for services and goods 
except for those which belong under other categories such as 
equipment, supplies, construction, etc. Third-party evaluation 
contracts (if applicable) and contracts with secondary recipient 
organizations including delegate agencies and specific project(s) or 
businesses to be financed by the applicant should be included under 
this category.
    Justification: All procurement transactions shall be conducted 
in a manner to provide, to the maximum extend practical, open and 
free competition. If procurement competitions were held or if a sole 
source procurement is being proposed, attach a list of proposed 
contractors, indicating the names of the organizations, the purposes 
of the contracts, the estimated dollar amounts, and the award 
selection process. Also provide back-up documentation where 
necessary to support selection process.

    Note: Whenever the applicant/grantee intends to delegate part of 
the program to another agency, the applicant/grantee must provide a 
detailed budget and budget narrative for each delegate agency by 
agency title, along with the required supporting information 
referenced in these instructions.

    Applicants must identify and justify any anticipated procurement 
that is expected to exceed the simplified purchase threshold 
(currently set at $100,000) and to be awarded without competition. 
Recipients are required to make available to ACF pre-award review 
and procurement documents, such as request for proposals or 
invitations for bids, independent cost estimates, etc. under the 
conditions identified at 45 CFR Part 74.44(e).
    Construction. Costs of construction by applicant or contractor.
    Justification: Provide detailed budget and narrative in 
accordance with instructions for other object class categories. 
Identify which construction activity/costs will be contractual and 
which will assumed by the applicant.
    Other. Enter the total of all other costs. Such costs, where 
applicable and appropriate, may include but are not limited to 
insurance, food, medical and dental costs (noncontractual), fees and 
travel paid directly to individual consultants, space and equipment 
rentals, printing and publication, computer use, training costs, 
including tuition and stipends, training service costs including 
wage payments to individuals and supportive service payments, and 
staff development costs.
    Indirect Charges. Total amount of indirect costs. This category 
should be used only when the applicant currently has an indirect 
cost rate approved by the Department of Health and Human Services or 
another cognizant Federal agency.
    Justification: With the exception of most local government 
agencies, an applicant which will charge indirect costs to the grant 
must enclose a copy of the current rate agreement if the agreement 
was negotiated with a cognizant Federal agency other than the 
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). If the rate 
agreement was negotiated with the Department of Health and Human 
Services, the applicant should state this in the budget 
justification. If the applicant organization is in the process of 
initially developing or renegotiating a rate, it should immediately 
upon notification that an award will be made, develop a tentative 
indirect cost rate proposal based on its most recently completed 
fiscal year in accordance with the principles set forth in the 
pertinent DHHS Guide for Establishing Indirect Cost Rates, and 
submit it to the appropriate DHHS Regional Office. Applicants 
awaiting approval of their indirect cost proposals may also request 
indirect costs. It should be noted that when an indirect cost rate 
is requested, those costs included in the indirect cost pool should 
not be also charged as direct costs to the grant. Also, if the 
applicant is requesting a rate which is less than what is allowed 
under this program announcement, the authorized representative of 
your organization needs to submit a signed acknowledgement that the 
applicant is accepting a lower rate than allowed.
    Program Income. The estimated amount of income, if any, expected 
to be generated from this project. Separately show expected program 
income generated from program support and income generated from 
other mobilized funds. Do not add or subtract this amount from the 
budget total. Show the nature and source of income in the program 
narrative statement.
    Justification: Describe the nature, source and anticipated use 
of program income in the budget or reference pages in the program 
narrative statement which contain this information.
    Non-Federal Resources. Amounts of non-Federal resources that 
will be used to support the project as identified in Block 15 of the 
SF-424.
    Justification: The firm commitment of these resources must be 
documented and submitted with the application in order to be given 
credit in the review process.
    Total Direct Charges, Total Indirect Charges, Total Project 
Costs. (self explanatory)

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Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility 
Matters--Primary Covered Transactions

Instructions for Certification

    1. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective 
primary participant is providing the certification set out below.
    2. The inability of a person to provide the certification 
required below will not necessarily result in denial of 
participation in this covered transaction. The prospective 
participant shall submit an explanation of why it cannot provide the 
certification set out below. The certification or explanation will 
be considered in connection with the department or agency's 
determination whether to enter into this transaction. However, 
failure of the prospective primary participant to furnish a 
certification or an explanation shall disqualify such person from 
participation in this transaction.
    3. The certification in this clause is a material representation 
of fact upon which reliance was placed when the department or agency 
determined to enter into this transaction. If it is later determined 
that the prospective primary participant knowingly rendered an 
erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to 
the Federal Government, the department or agency may terminate this 
transaction for cause or default.
    4. The prospective primary participant shall provide immediate 
written notice to the department or agency to which this proposal is 
submitted if at any time the prospective primary participant learns 
that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become 
erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.
    5. The terms covered transaction, debarred, suspended, 
ineligible, lower tier covered transaction, participants, person, 
primary covered transaction, principal, proposal, and voluntarily 
excluded, as used in this clause, have the meanings set out in the 
Definitions and Coverage sections of the rules implementing 
Executive Order 12549. You may contact the department or agency to 
which this proposal is being submitted for assistance in obtaining a 
copy of those regulations.
    6. The prospective primary participant agrees by submitting this 
proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered 
into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered 
transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR 
part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or 
voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction.
    7. The prospective primary participant further agrees by 
submitting this proposal that it will include the clause titled 
``Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and 
Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transaction,'' provided by 
the department or agency entering into this covered transaction, 
without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in 
all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions.
    8. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a 
certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered 
transaction that is not proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, 
subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily 
excluded form the covered transaction, unless it knows that the 
certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and 
frequently by which it determines the eligibility of its principals. 
Each participant may, but is not required to, check the List of 
Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Nonprocurement 
Programs.
    9. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to 
require establishment of a system of records in order to render in 
good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge 
and information of a participant is not required to exceed that 
which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary 
course of business dealings.
    10. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 6 of 
these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction 
knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person 
who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, 
suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from 
participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies 
available to the Federal Government, the department or agency may 
terminate this transaction for cause or default.
* * * * *

Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility 
Matters--Primary Covered Transactions

    (1) The prospective primary participant certifies to the best of 
its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals:
    (a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for 
debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded by any 
Federal department or agency;
    (b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal 
been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for 
commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with 
obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, 
State or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; 
violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of 
embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction 
of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;
    (c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or 
civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State or local) 
with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph 
(1)(b) of this certification; and
    (d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this 
application/proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal, 
State or local) terminated for cause or default.
    (2) Where the prospective primary participant is unable to 
certify to any of the statements in this certification, such 
prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this 
proposal.

Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and 
Voluntary Exclusion--Lower Tier Covered Transactions

Instructions for Certification

    1. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective 
lower tier participant is providing the certification set out below.
    2. The certification in this clause is a material representation 
of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was 
entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective lower 
tier participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in 
addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government the 
department or agency with which this transaction originated may 
pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment.
    2. The prospective lower tier participant shall provide 
immediate written notice to the person to which this proposal is 
submitted if at any time the prospective lower tier participant 
learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or had 
become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.
    4. The terms covered transaction, debarred, suspended, 
ineligible, lower tier covered transaction, participant, person, 
primary covered transaction, principal, proposal, and voluntarily 
excluded, as used in this clause, have the meaning set out in the 
Definitions and Coverage sections of rules implementing Executive 
Order 12549. You may contact the person to which this proposal is 
submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations.
    5. The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting 
this proposal that, [[Page 33043]] should the proposed covered 
transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any 
lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for 
debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, 
declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in 
this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or 
agency with which this transaction originated.
    6. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by 
submitting this proposal that it will include this clause titled 
``Certification Regarding Debarement, Suspension, Ineligibility and 
Voluntary Exclusion--Lower Tier Covered Transaction,'' without 
modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all 
solicitations for lower tier covered transactions.
    7. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a 
certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered 
transaction that it is not proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 
9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, ineligible or voluntarily 
excluded from covered transactions, unless it knows that the 
certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and 
frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its principals. 
Each participant may, but is not required to, check the List of 
Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Nonprocurement 
Programs.

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    8. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to 
require establishment of a system of records in order to render in 
good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge 
and information of a participant is not required to exceed that 
which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary 
course of business dealings.
    9. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 5 of these 
instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly 
enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is 
proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, suspended, 
debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in 
this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the 
Federal Government, the department or agency with which this 
transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including 
suspension and/or debarment.
* * * * *

Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and 
Voluntary Exclusion--Lower Tier Covered Transactions

    (1) The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by 
submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals is 
presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared 
ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this 
transaction by any Federal department or agency.
    (2) Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to 
certify to any of the statements in this certification, such 
prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this 
proposal.

Certification Regarding Lobbying

Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative 
Agreements

    The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge 
and belief, that:
    (1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be 
paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for 
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any 
agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or 
an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding 
of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making 
of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, 
and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification 
of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
    (2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been 
paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to 
influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of 
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a 
Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, 
loan or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and 
submit Standard Form-LLL, ``Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,'' in 
accordance with its instructions.
    (3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this 
certification be included in the award documents for all subawards 
at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under 
grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all 
subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
    This certification is a material representation of fact upon 
which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered 
into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making 
or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31 
U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification 
shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not 
more than $100,000 for each such failure.

State for Loan Guarantee and Loan Insurance

    The undersigned states, to the best of his or her knowledge and 
belief, that:
    If any funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for 
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any 
agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or 
an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this 
commitment providing for the United States to insure or guarantee a 
loan, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL 
``Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,'' in accordance with its 
instructions.
    Submission of this statement is a prerequisite for making or 
entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, 
U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required statement shall 
be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and no more 
than $100,000 for each such failure.

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Certification Regarding Environmental Tobacco Smoke

    Public Law 103-227, Part C--Environmental Tobacco Smoke, also 
known as the Pro-Children Act of 1994 (Act), requires that smoking 
not be permitted in any portion of any indoor routinely owned or 
leased or contracted for by an entity and used routinely or 
regularly for provision of health, day care, education, or library 
services to children under the age of 18, if the services are funded 
by Federal programs either directly or through State or local 
governments, by Federal grant, contract, loan, or loan guarantee. 
The law does not apply to children's services provided in private 
residences, facilities funded solely by Medicare or Medicaid funds, 
and portions of facilities used for inpatient drug or alcohol 
treatment. Failure to comply with the provisions of the law may 
result in the imposition of a civil monetary penalty of up to $1000 
per day and/or the imposition of an administrative compliance order 
on the responsible entity.
    By signing and submitting this application the applicant/grantee 
certifies that it will comply with the requirements of the Act. The 
applicant/grantee further agrees that it will require the language 
of this certification be included in any subawards which contain 
provisions for the children's services and that all subgrantees 
shall certify accordingly.

[FR Doc. 97-5693 Filed 3-7-97; 8:45 am]
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