OJJDP FY25 Second Chance Act Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children

This program will provide funding to develop or expand programs in juvenile and adult detention or correctional facilities to respond to the needs of incarcerated parents and their children to reduce the likelihood of antisocial behaviors, future involvement in the juvenile justice system, and recidivism; and support responsible parenting that leads to healthy child development, resiliency, and improved interactions among incarcerated parents and their minor children, family, and community members.
Eligible uses: Activities may include but are not limited to training for correctional officers, including safeguarding children and families visiting incarcerated parents; providing services that meet the needs of children of incarcerated parents and foster positive youth development; and providing reentry and transitional services for eligible incarcerated parents that focus on parental responsibility.
Program administrator: Direct federal
Program status: Closed: Pending next funding cycle
Financial instrument: Competitive/Discretionary Grant
Topics: Health and Human Services
Notice of funding opportunity: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361320
Additional information: https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/OJJDP-2025-172513.pdf