OpportunityTitle: Innovative Evidence Based Models for Improving the System of Services for CYSHCN
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: 21 CFR Part 51a.3 (a), any public or private entity, including an Indian tribe or tribal organization (as those terms are defined at 25 U.S.C. 450b), faith based and community based organization is eligible to apply for this federal funding opportunity.  The applicant must already be implementing a community or statewide program for children, youth, and their families with special healthcare needs, and have the capacity for data-driven evaluation, in one of the four key areas.
Description: The purpose of this grant is to replicate innovative evidence-based models that improve services for children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN). The Innovative Evidence Based Models for Improving the System of Services for CYSHCN will provide funding to innovative programs in one of the four key areas listed below: 1) Outreach - to engage and empower families and youth in underserved and underrepresented populations. 2) Care coordination - to enhance coordination of care for families and youth in underserved and underrepresented populations. 3) Blended or braided funding - to improve access to integrated community services or to fill existing gaps. 4) Access to Medical Home - to improve access to a medical home for children and youth, including individuals with special healthcare needs who are transitioning into an adult system of services, and those served by non-traditional providers such as community health centers.
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