To: Martin L. Cousineau, Finance Committee Chairperson
From: Michelle Estell, RS, MSA, Health Officer
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RE: Approval to accept Healthy Start Funding Grant, in the amount of $363,640.00, from federal funder, HRSA, to continue to provide essential services to Healthy Start participants
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval to accept grant funding for the Healthy Start Initiative. A Notice of Award (NOA) was issued to the Genesee County Health Department to fund the Healthy Start Initiative from 4/1/26 - 3/31/27. We request that the funds be accepted and placed into funding Account- 2211-607.01-504.000 to be utilized for program services from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, Funding Source Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
BACKGROUND:
Healthy Start is an infant mortality reduction program that uses a multidisciplinary approach to provide home visiting services to families in the Genesee County community. This project provides services to over 800 women and infants each year. In addition to home visiting, this program also provides case management, care coordination, and community resource linkages to decrease maternal and infant mortality.
DISCUSSION:
This request is to accept a funding award in the amount of $363,640.00 from federal funder, HRSA, for the Healthy Start Initiative. Acceptance of these funds will allow Genesee County Health Department to continue to provide essential services to Healthy Start participants.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
There is no expected impact on Human Resources.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Funds from federal funder HRSA will increase the overall program budget and allow for the continuation of Healthy Start services.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
There is no expected impact on facilities.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
There is no expected impact on technology.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Genesee County Healthy Start continues to support a Healthy, Livable, and Safe Community through the utilizati...
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