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Centers for Youth and Families’ (The Centers) Human Trafficking Treatment Program

Award Information

Award #
15POVC-23-GG-02760-MINO
Funding Category
Competitive Discretionary
Areas Served
States Served
AR
Indicates all applicable states in which services are provided.
Location
Congressional District
Status
Open
Funding First Awarded
2023
Total funding (to date)
$950,000

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2023, $950,000)

Centers for Youth and Families’ (The Centers) Human Trafficking Treatment Program proposes to enhance the quality and quantity of services available to assist minor victims of all forms of human trafficking in Arkansas. The program will provide and/or connect victims to trauma-informed, evidence-based and victim-centered direct services while also expanding public awareness and victim identification through targeted trainings. Comprehensive direct services available to victims will include case management, client intake, client orientation and life skills, clothing, food and basic necessities, crisis intervention and 24-hour response, documentation assistance, education, employment readiness and assistance, family support and reunification, interpreter/translator services, legal services, medical and dental care, mental health treatment, shelter and housing, substance abuse treatment, system-based victim advocacy, and transportation assistance.

Date Created: September 25, 2023