The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health awarded a $584,692 Project Grant under the Community Programs to Improve Minority Health Grant Program (CFDA 93.137) to Illuminate Colorado Inc. The grant, awarded on September 1, 2024, will fund the implementation of the Family Connects model in Colorado to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates, particularly among underrepresented racial/ethnic and language minority populations. The key objectives are to: 1) Increase access and utilization of Family Connects services by employing family ambassadors from target populations, 2) Ensure screening, education, and referrals related to drivers of maternal and infant mortality are provided through Family Connects, and 3) Reduce existing racial/ethnic and language disparities in postpartum indicators. The project aims to achieve these goals by September 2028 through initiatives in both the social/community context and healthcare quality/access domains.
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