The Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) continues to be committed to supporting runaway and homeless youth (RHY) programs during the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic. New Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act guidance for FYSB-funded RHY program grantees is now available on the FYSB website. This guidance includes:
- Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 COVID-19 Supplemental Funding Guidance: ACF Reporting Requirement for FYSB RHY Programs
- Purpose
- Funding Summary
- Required Supporting Documents
- Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 COVID-19 Supplemental Funding Example of Allowable Uses of Funds
- Prevent: Efforts to reduce risk of COVID-19 among RHY staff, RHY youth in shelters, outreach staff, and street youth
- Prepare: Enhance readiness, training, and emergency preparedness plans
- Respond: Initiate disaster preparedness plan and standard operating procedures
Access these documents and additional guidance at FYSB's COVID-19 resource page. For additional questions or needs regarding your RHY program, contact your Federal Project Officer (FPO) and Grant Management Specialist. FYSB-funded RHY grantees needing technical assistance can contact RHYTTAC at info@rhyttac.net.