Building Family Support Capacity in Delaware
GrantID: 2342
Grant Funding Amount Low: $750,000
Deadline: May 30, 2023
Grant Amount High: $1,000,000
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Grant Overview
Priority Outcomes for Delaware's Incarcerated Parents with Young Children Grant Delaware's unique demographic and geographic characteristics make it an ideal location for the Grants To Respond To The Needs Of Incarcerated Parents With Young Children program. The state's small size and relatively high incarceration rate underscore the need for targeted interventions that support positive family engagement between incarcerated parents and their children. The Delaware Department of Correction and the Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families are key state agencies that will likely play a crucial role in shaping the priority outcomes for this grant. ## Target Outcomes for Incarcerated Parents and Their Children The primary objective of this grant is to foster positive family engagement between incarcerated parents and their children within detention and correctional facilities. In Delaware, this objective is particularly relevant due to the state's high rate of children with incarcerated parents. According to the Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, many children in the state experience emotional and behavioral challenges as a result of parental incarceration. Therefore, the priority outcomes for this grant will likely focus on reducing the negative impacts of parental incarceration on children's well-being. Some potential target outcomes for this grant in Delaware include: improving parent-child relationships through evidence-based parenting programs, increasing access to family-friendly visitation facilities and programming within correctional facilities, and enhancing the capacity of correctional staff to support positive family engagement. The Delaware community foundation scholarships and other existing funding streams may complement this grant by providing additional resources for family support services. Delaware's rural areas, such as Sussex County, and urban areas like Wilmington, have different needs when it comes to supporting incarcerated parents and their children. For instance, rural areas may require more flexible programming to accommodate longer travel distances, while urban areas may benefit from more intensive, community-based services. By understanding these geographic and demographic nuances, Delaware applicants can tailor their proposals to meet the unique needs of their target populations. ## Measuring Success in Delaware To measure the success of this grant in Delaware, applicants will need to develop clear, outcome-focused evaluation plans. This may involve tracking metrics such as the number of incarcerated parents participating in parenting programs, the frequency and quality of parent-child interactions, and the well-being of children with incarcerated parents. By leveraging existing data sources, such as the Delaware Department of Correction's administrative data, applicants can develop a robust evaluation framework that assesses the effectiveness of their interventions. Delaware's small business grants and nonprofit funding opportunities may also be relevant for organizations seeking to support incarcerated parents and their children. For example, a nonprofit organization might use this grant to develop a parenting program, while also leveraging small business grants to establish a social enterprise that provides employment opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals. Q: What types of programs are most likely to be funded in Delaware? A: Programs that focus on improving parent-child relationships, increasing access to family-friendly visitation facilities, and enhancing the capacity of correctional staff to support positive family engagement are likely to be a good fit. Q: How can Delaware applicants leverage existing funding streams to support their proposals? A: Delaware applicants can explore opportunities to combine this grant with other funding sources, such as Delaware community foundation scholarships or small business grants, to create comprehensive support systems for incarcerated parents and their children. Q: What role will the Delaware Department of Correction play in supporting grant applicants? A: The Delaware Department of Correction will likely play a key role in supporting grant applicants by providing access to correctional facilities, data, and other resources necessary for program implementation and evaluation.
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