MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOMEVISITING GRANT PROGRAM - ANNOTATION: PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES...
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MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOMEVISITING GRANT PROGRAM - ANNOTATION: PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND EARLY LEARNING (OCDEL) HOME VISITATION STRIVES TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY, EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITATION SERVICES FOR AT-RISK FAMILIES ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH. THIS WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY ENSURING A CONTINUED SUCCESS RATE OF 100% OF THE LOCAL IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES (LIAS) DELIVER EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING (EBHV) SERVICES WITH FIDELITY ON AN ON-GOING BASIS TO STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT FAMILIES AND PROMOTE MATERNAL, INFANT, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HEALTH. EBHV MODELS WILL BE FUNDED TO OFFER SERVICES THAT ARE RESPONSIVE AND REFLECTIVE OF THE IDENTIFIED NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY ARE LOCATED. COMMUNITY EFFORTS TO DESIGN AN INFRASTRUCTURE THAT JOINS EARLY CHILDHOOD AND HOME VISITATION AND EXPLORES SUSTAINABILITY AND HEALTH EQUITY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY’S SYSTEM OF SERVICE DELIVERY WILL BE SUPPORTED. PROBLEM: REACHING HIGH-NEED FAMILIES IN NEED OF EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITATION SERVICES. PURPOSE: TO SUSTAIN AND GROW A STATEWIDE SYSTEM OF HIGH-QUALITY, EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITATION SERVICES THAT WILL STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT FAMILIES AND PROMOTE MATERNAL, INFANT, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HEALTH, SAFETY, AND DEVELOPMENT. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: MIECHV GOAL: OCDEL WILL ENSURE THAT A CONTINUED SUCCESS RATE OF 100% OF THE LIAS DELIVER EBHV SERVICES WITH FIDELITY TO STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT FAMILIES AND PROMOTE MATERNAL, INFANT, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HEALTH AND SAFETY THROUGH THE END OF THE CURRENT GRANT AGREEMENT CONTRACTS, WHICH ARE CURRENTLY 3-YEAR CONTRACTS WITH TWO ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL ONE-YEAR RENEWALS. THESE NEW GRANT AGREEMENT CONTRACTS BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2022, AND IF EXTENDED FOR ALL FIVE YEARS WILL END ON JUNE 30, 2027. MIECHV OBJECTIVES: OBJECTIVE 1: REQUEST FOR APPLICATION (RFA). THE DEPARTMENT, WITH OCDEL, WILL CRAFT A NEW COMPETITIVE FAMILY SUPPORT REQUEST FOR APPLICATION (RFA) AND RELEASE THE RFA BY NO LATER THAN END OF CALENDAR YEAR 2026, WITH NEW AGREEMENTS ANTICIPATED TO BEGIN ON JULY 1, 2027. THE COMPETITIVE APPLICATION INCLUDES BOTH STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDS. OBJECTIVE 2: STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS AND LEADERSHIP. OCDEL WILL ENSURE THAT ALL LIAS PARTICIPATE IN AT LEAST 75% OF THE OFFERED FAMILY SUPPORT LEADERSHIP MEETINGS. LIAS WILL BE ABLE TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK IF UNABLE TO ATTEND VIRTUALLY OR IN-PERSON THROUGH THE END OF THE CURRENT GRANT AGREEMENTS JUNE 30, 2025, WITH EXTENSIONS OPTIONAL UNTIL JUNE 30, 2027. OBJECTIVE 3: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (PD) AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (TA). AFTER JULY 1, 2022, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 29, 2026, OCDEL WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE UP TO FOUR (4) TRAININGS, COMMUNITY OF PRACTICES, OR ROUNDTABLE EVENTS EACH SFY (IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL). OBJECTIVE 4: MODEL AND LIA FIDELITY. AFTER JULY 1, 2024, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 29, 2026, OCDEL WILL WORK IN CONTINUED COORDINATION WITH EBHV MODEL DEVELOPERS FOR ALL LIAS RECEIVING MIECHV FUNDING TO ENSURE THAT ALL FIDELITY STANDARDS FOR EACH EBHV PROGRAM MODEL ARE MET. OCDEL WILL CONNECT WITH ANY NEW MODEL DEVELOPERS NECESSARY FOR LIAS AWARDED THROUGH THE INCREASED MIECHV FUNDS. OBJECTIVE 5: ENROLLMENT. AFTER JULY 1, 2024, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 29, 2026, OCDEL WILL CONTINUE WITH ESTABLISHED POLICIES THAT ALL PROGRAMS MAINTAIN AT LEAST THE MIECHV STANDARD OF 85% ENROLLMENT. OBJECTIVE 6: QUALITY DATA. AFTER JULY 1, 2024, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 29, 2026, OCDEL WILL ENSURE THAT LIAS HAVE AT LEAST 85% OF PERFORMANCE MEASURES COMPLETED IN THE FAMILY SUPPORT DATA SYSTEM WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE SCHEDULED DUE DATE. APPROACH: EBHV MODELS SUPPORTED (SIX EBHV MODELS) SUPPORTED BY MIECHV FUNDS: CHILD FIRST, EARLY HEAD START, FAMILY CHECK-UP FOR CHILDREN, NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP, PARENTS AS TEACHERS, AND SAFECARE AUGMENTED COMMUNITIES (27 COUNTIES) SERVED BY MIECHV FUNDS: ALLEGHENY, BEAVER, BLAIR, BUCKS, CAMERON, CARBON, CLARION, CLEARFIELD, COLUMBIA, CRAWFORD, ERIE, FAYETTE, INDIANA, JEFFERSON, JUNIATA, LACKAWANNA, LAWRENCE, MCKEAN, MERCER, MIFFLIN, PERRY, PH
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MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOMEVISITING GRANT PROGRAM - ANNOTATION: PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES... is a Department of Health and Human Services grant providing up to $16.4M for nonprofit, university, small business. Applications are due 2026-09-29 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOMEVISITING GRANT PROGRAM - ANNOTATION: PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES...: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOMEVISITING GRANT PROGRAM - ANNOTATION: PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES...?
MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOMEVISITING GRANT PROGRAM - ANNOTATION: PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES... is offered by Department of Health and Human Services and is generally open to nonprofit, university, small business, municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOMEVISITING GRANT PROGRAM - ANNOTATION: PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES... provide?
MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOMEVISITING GRANT PROGRAM - ANNOTATION: PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES... provides up to $16.4M per award from Department of Health and Human Services. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOMEVISITING GRANT PROGRAM - ANNOTATION: PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES... deadline?
Applications for MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOMEVISITING GRANT PROGRAM - ANNOTATION: PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES... are due 2026-09-29 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Department of Health and Human Services, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
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To apply for MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOMEVISITING GRANT PROGRAM - ANNOTATION: PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES..., confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Department of Health and Human Services.