Maternal, infant and early childhood homevisiting grant program - project title: maternal, infant, and early childhood home visiting (miechv) program in kentucky applicant name: kentucky cabinet for…

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services received a $8.93 million Project Grant award from the Health Resources and Services Administration's Maternal and Child Health Bureau under the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Grant Program (CFDA 93.870) on September 30, 2025, with a completion date of September 29, 2027. The Kentucky Health Access Nurturing Development Services (HANDS) MIECHV Program delivers evidence-based, voluntary home visiting services through the HANDS model to pregnant women and families with young children in at-risk communities throughout Kentucky. Services support families from pregnancy through early childhood to improve maternal and child health outcomes, prevent child abuse and neglect, promote early development and school readiness, and strengthen family economic self-sufficiency.

The program prioritizes at-risk families experiencing economic instability, healthcare access barriers, and elevated rates of maternal depression, tobacco use, and child injuries. Key deliverables include comprehensive home visiting services conducted by trained professionals, enhanced maternal depression screenings and tobacco cessation referrals, improved child safety interventions, and strengthened coordination with healthcare and social service providers. Program objectives include reducing corrective action plans issued by 15 percent and increasing family participation in home visiting services by 5 percent by September 2027. Matching funds will expand service capacity, strengthen workforce training, and enhance referral coordination across the state's service delivery network.

Maternal, infant and early childhood homevisiting grant program - project title: maternal, infant, and early childhood home visiting (miechv) program in kentucky applicant name: kentucky cabinet for health and family services 275 east main street, frankfort, KY 40601-2321 project director information: christine sawalha, (502) 564-3363.