The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) was awarded a $8,559,326 Project Grant from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) to implement the Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Grant Program. This two-year grant, effective from September 30, 2024 to September 29, 2026, will enable RIDOH and its local implementing agencies to provide high-quality, voluntary family visiting services to improve health and developmental outcomes for high-needs families in Rhode Island.
The key products and services to be delivered through this funding include:
- Implementing evidence-based home visiting models such as Healthy Families America, Nurse-Family Partnership, and Parents as Teachers in high-need communities across Rhode Island, serving an estimated 1,494 families.
- Enhancing professional development for the family visiting workforce to address complex family needs and support staff well-being.
- Using data and family feedback to guide decision-making and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Establishing a health equity workgroup to address issues experienced by families.
RIDOH will collaborate with several sub-awardees, including Kent County Visiting Nurse Association, East Bay Community Action Program, Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital, and Community Care Alliance, to deliver these home visiting services and support across the state.
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