To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Michelle Estell, RS, MSA-Health Officer
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RE: Subrecipient Contract for InvolvedDad
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of Subrecipient Contract between the Genesee County Health Department (GCHD) and InvolvedDad. Subrecipient will be paid $277,230.00 to provide Fatherhood Case Management and Care Coordination Services for the Healthy Start Initiative. Contract would be valid from August 1, 2024, through March 31, 2029, to be paid from Funding Account- 2211-607.01-801.001. Funding Source Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
BACKGROUND:
HRSA requires all Healthy Start grantees to provide Case Management/Care Coordination services to fathers and male supportive partners who are connected with a woman or pediatric program participant. A request for proposals (RFP) for fatherhood services was initiated by Genesee County of behalf of the Healthy Start Initiative. InvolvedDad was selected to provide Fatherhood Case Management and Care Coordination services due to their extensive history and successful outcomes when working with men and fathers within this community.
DISCUSSION:
Health Start is an infant mortality reduction program that uses a multidisciplinary approach to provide home visiting services to families in the Genesee County community. During home visits, participants are provided with case management services, health education, and referrals for current needs. On average participants will receive one to two home visits per month but can receive up to four depending on their risk assessment. Genesee County Healthy Start received continued federal funding for funding cycle May 1, 2024, through March 31, 2029. No county appropriation is needed.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
There is no expected impact on Human Resources.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
All 2024 Healthy Start grantees received funding from federal funder HRSA carryout infant mortality reduction se...
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