Maternal and child health services

The Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration awarded $4.162 million to the State of Rhode Island Department of Health on October 1, 2025, under the Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994) to improve the health and well-being of the nation's mothers, children, and families by supporting and promoting the development and coordination of systems of care for the maternal and child health population, particularly vulnerable populations without adequate access to health care. The award runs through September 30, 2027, with performance in Rhode Island.

RIDOH passes funding to multiple sub-recipients delivering health system transformation, health equity zones, and care transition improvement. Care Transformation Collaborative of Rhode Island received sub-awards for health system transformation (June 15, 2026) and health care transition improvement (May 30, 2024). Connecting For Children And Families received two Health Equity Zones sub-awards (December 22, 2025). East Bay Community Action Program received three Health Equity Zones sub-awards (June 27, 2025; June 27, 2025; June 26, 2025). The Women's Resource Center of Newport & Bristol received a Health Equity Zones sub-award (June 27, 2025). Family Service of Rhode Island received a Health Equity Zones sub-award (June 27, 2025). Comprehensive Community Action Inc. received two Health Equity Zones sub-awards (June 25, 2025; June 25, 2025). West Elmwood Housing Development Corp received a Health Equity Zones sub-award (June 26, 2025). Wood River Health Services received a Health Equity Zones sub-award (June 25, 2025).