​​FY 2026 Basic Center Program​

The FY 2026 Basic Center Program (BCP), administered by the Administration for Children & Families under the Department of Health and Human Services, focuses on providing temporary emergency shelter and counseling services to runaway and homeless youth under the age of 18. The program targets youth who have left home without parental permission, have been forced to leave, or are otherwise homeless and at risk of involvement in law enforcement, child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice systems. Services include offering food, clothing, counseling, and healthcare referrals, with shelter provided for up to 21 days. The BCP aims to strengthen community-based programs that address the immediate needs of these youth and their families, with the ultimate goal of reuniting young people with their families or finding suitable alternative placements when reunification is not possible. The contract information includes a point of contact for inquiries and is posted as a forecast opportunity on Grants.gov, facilitating the continuation and expansion of these critical services during the fiscal year 2026.