Affordable Care Act Family-to-Family Health Information Centers

This announcement solicits applications for the Affordable Care Act Family-to-Family Health Information Centers (F2F HICs) Program. F2F HICs (also noted as "the Centers" throughout this funding opportunity announcement) were established by the Family Opportunity Act of 2005 (FOA) as a part of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-171), to provide information to parents of children with disabilities and special health needs. Grants will be awarded to fund State-wide, family-staffed/run F2F HICs that will provide information, education, technical assistance and peer support to families of CSHCN and adhere to the law's requirements. The Centers will be responsible for developing partnerships with those organizations serving these children and their families, including State Title V programs, other parent/family led organizations and patient navigator programs in their State. They will also help monitor the progress of programs with responsibility for payment and direct services of this population through a statewide data collection system. Core values across all Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) programs include family-centered care, family/professional partnerships and cultural and linguistic competence. The MCHB core values MUST be integrated throughout project policies and activities. It is vital that health be the major focus of all applications. MCHB may also require additional data and provide technical assistance. Review criteria are described in this funding opportunity announcement.