Strengthening families initiative montana - 2023 state pilot grant program for treatment for pregnant and postpartum women (PPW-PLT) strengthening families initiative - montana in partnership with a…

Strengthening families initiative montana - 2023 state pilot grant program for treatment for pregnant and postpartum women (PPW-PLT) strengthening families initiative - montana in partnership with a broad and diverse set of community partners, the montana department of public health and human services (DPHHS) is submitting this proposal to receive funding that will allow US to build upon existing efforts supported by the 2020 PPW state pilot grant. The 2020 PPW grant has greatly enhanced substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and family strengthening services for pregnant and postpartum people experiencing SUD through the strengthening families initiative (SFI) throughout montana. As the 2020 grant comes to an end, DPHHS recognized that additional financial support is required to preserve the progress montana has made in expanding the continuum of care for pregnant and postpartum people and families SFI is seeking to achieve the following goals and objectives which were developed in partnership with community leaders: 1. Equitable access. Pregnant and postpartum individuals with suds and their families equitably receive services and supports to meet their needs across the continuum of care. 2. Coordination. Programs and services are coordinated to provide seamless services, support quality improvement, and avoid duplication. 3. Workforce. Montana has a confident and effective behavioral health workforce that supports the needs of pregnant and postpartum individuals with suds and their families. 4. Engagement. Families are partners in creating safe, stable, and nurturing relationships, and environments. 5. Sustainability. Our policies and funding demonstrate our sustained commitment to supporting pregnant and postpartum individuals with suds and their families.