Federal Foundation Assistance Monitor

(HEALTHCARE) First-Time Mothers Program Funds Available

Agency: Health & Human Services Dept. (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA); Program: Maternal and Child Health Federal Consolidated Programs/the Community Based Doula Program (CFDA Number: 93.110) (Funding Opportunity Number: HRSA-10-036); Eligibility: Faith-based and community organizations with experience in first-time motherhood support programs; Funding: $1.4 million for seven awards (there is no match requirement); Deadline: July 1.

Summary: These 36-month grants support first-time motherhood demonstration program grants to communities to support community-based doulas.  Doulas, who have specialized knowledge and experience in perinatal care and support, are utilized by pregnant/postpartum women to provide continuous physical, emotional and informational support during the prenatal, childbirth, and/or postpartum periods. Doulas spend numerous hours with the families they serve providing: pregnancy and childbirth education, early linkages to appropriate healthcare and other services, encouraging parental attachment, breastfeeding promotion counseling, and parenting education. 

The demonstration program will provide grants to rural communities to support community-based doulas. 

Insider's Tip: HRSA is interested in applicants with expertise in replicating community-based doula programs that offer outreach, training, technical assistance and evaluation services in order to maximize project effectiveness and care quality across all projects.

Info: http://tinyurl.com/cdpub-90; Angela Hayes-Toliver, or 301/443-0543

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