| PRENATAL CARE OUTREACH AND SERVICE DELIVERY SUPPORT |
PROVIDER: |
State and Local |
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| CATEGORY: |
Purchase |
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| LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY: |
M.C.L. 333.1101 et seq.; 1978 PA 368 |
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| DESCRIPTION: |
Advocacy services for pregnant women who are not receiving prenatal care help them get care and assist them in dealing with situations which might keep them from remaining in care. Media and educational materials emphasize the importance of early and regular prenatal care. The Neighborhood Services Organization operates a statewide Hotline (800-26-BIRTH). |
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| FUNDING: |
| Source |
Amount |
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Description |
| GF/GP |
$1,345,700 |
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| GF/SP |
250,000 |
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Healthy Michigan |
| Federal |
2,703,600 |
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Medicaid, Maternal and Child Health Block |
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| FY 2001 APPROPRIATION TOTAL: |
$4,299,300 |
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ALLOCATION/
DISTRIBUTION: |
Allocations to 16 local health departments and 16 other agencies in areas with high infant mortality rates or other special circumstances. |
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| ADMINISTRATION: |
Department of Community Health, Community Living, Children and Families |
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| 1999 STATISTICS: |
| Maternal and Infant Health Advocacy: |
| Number of Funded Agencies |
19 |
| Number of Counties Served |
16 |
| Range of Grant Awards |
$34,500 - $315,200 |
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| Prenatal Care Outreach and Advocacy: |
| Number of Funded Agencies |
13 |
| Range of Contract Awards |
$3,500 - $806,800 |
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