Family to Family Health Information Centers

 

To develop and support Family to Family Health Information Centers. The Family-to-Family Health Information Centers (1) assist families of children with disabilities or special health care needs to make informed choices about health care in order to promote good treatment decisions, cost-effectiveness, and improved health outcomes for such children; (2) provide information regarding the health care needs of, and resources available for, such children; (3) identify successful health delivery models for such children; (4) develop with representatives of health care providers, managed care organizations, health care purchasers, and appropriate State agencies, a model for collaboration between families of such children and health professionals; (5) provide training and guidance regarding caring for such children; (6) conduct outreach activities to the families of such children, health professionals, schools, and other appropriate entities and individuals; and (7) are staffed by such families who have expertise in Federal and State public and private health care systems; and by health professionals.

Active 93.504 Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2016 51 projects funded for activities supported under this CFDA. 51 projects funded for activities supported under this CFDA.
Fiscal Year 2017 51 projects funded for activities supported under this CFDA.
Fiscal Year 2018 59 projects funded for activities supported under this CFDA, including the expansion to include 5 territories and 3 tribal organizations.
Fiscal Year 2019 No data available. Social Security Act, Title V, § 501(c) (42 U.S.C. § 701(c)), as amended by § 216 of the Medicare Access and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-10), and § 50501 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-123). Eligible applicants include public and private entities, including an Indian tribe or tribal organization (as those terms are defined at 25 U.S.C. 450b), faith-based organizations, and community-based organizations. The law limits the site of eligible organizations to the 50 States and the District of Columbia. Although Tribes and tribal organizations may apply, they must meet all applicable requirements, including targeting of all children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) across the State for services. Applicants must have experience related to the "purpose" of the program, the effort must be family-staffed/run, and the effort must have a focus on health for CYSHCN (as defined by the MCH Bureau). For example, if an applicant is a family organization with a history of funding that is condition-specific or related to education, mental health or developmental disabilities, as with any applicant, evidence of health for the broad CYSHCN population must be evident in their application. Applicants MUST demonstrate that they have EXISTING and effective fiduciary, administrative and management systems. If a different fiduciary agency is needed, such as a university, activities must still be family-staffed/run for the entire grant period. Projects will benefit (1) public or private agencies, organizations and institutions engaged in activities for CYSHCN; (2) family members and children who receive services through the program; and (3) professionals and trainees who provide services to CYSHCN. Applicants should review the individual HRSA notice of funding opportunity issued under this CFDA program for any required proof or certifications which must be submitted prior to or simultaneous with submission of an application package. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Grant applications and required forms for this program can be obtained from Grants.gov. HRSA requires all applicants to apply electronically through Grants.gov. All qualified applications will be forwarded to an objective review committee. Based on the advice of the objective review committee, the HRSA program official with delegated authority is responsible for final selection and funding decisions. Notification is made in writing by a Notice of Award. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines From 90 to 120 days. Not applicable. After initial award, projects may be renewed annually up to the limit of the project period upon the submission and approval of a satisfactory continuation application. Approval of an application will be based on an analysis of the factors set forth in the Application Review Information in the notice of funding opportunity. All funds granted should be expended solely for carrying out the approved project in accordance with Section 501(c)(A) of the Social Security Act. Restricted Uses: Indirect costs that are allowed for administrative costs incurred as a result of the project are limited to 8 percent of direct costs. Student support through stipends, tuition, and fees is not eligible for support. Performance Reports: Refer to information in "program reports" above. Not applicable. Grantees are required to maintain grant accounting records 3 years after the date they submit the Federal Financial Report (FFR). If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit or other action involving the award has been started before the expiration of the 3-year period, the records shall be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from it, or until the end of the regular 3-year period, whichever is later. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Competing and competing continuation grant applications are submitted for up to three (3) years of support. Funding is dependent on the availability of appropriated funds for the program in subsequent fiscal years, grantee satisfactory performance, and a decision that continued funding is in the best interest of the Federal government. Grantees drawdown funds, as necessary, from the Payment Management System (PMS). PMS is the centralized web based payment system for HHS awards. Yasmin Mazloomdoost, MPH, MSW, Division of Services for Children with Special Health Needs, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration, US Department of Health and Human Services, Room 18W09-A, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857 Email: YMazloomdoost@hrsa.gov Phone:(301) 443-3740 Division of Services for Children with Special Health Needs, Maternal and Child Health Bureau,
Health Resources and Services Administration, US Department of Health and Human Services, Room 18W09-A, 5600 Fishers Lane,
Rockville, MD 20857 US
YMazloomdoost@hrsa.gov
Phone: (301) 443-3740 http://www.mchb.hrsa.gov 75-0350-0-1-550 (Project Grants) FY 18$5,635,687.00; FY 19 est $5,708,250.00; FY 20 est $5,708,250.00; FY 17$4,482,153.00; FY 16$4,769,968.00; - Program previously funded under ACA. Current funding is not ACA FY18 $24,187-$96,750. Average award $95,520 FY 19 $96,750. Average award $96,750 FY 20 $96,750. Average award $96,750 HRSA awards are subject to the requirements of the HHS Grants Policy Statement (HHS GPS) that are applicable based on recipient type and purpose of award. The HHS GPS is available at http://www.hrsa.gov/grants. Not applicable.