DHHS: DPH: Women's Health Branch

Request for Applications (RFA)

1/26/20 - RFA A384-Community Health Worker-Doula Program

The North Carolina Division of Public Health, Women’s and Children’s Health Section has released RFA A384-Community Health Worker-Doula Program.

RFA A384-Community Health Worker-Doula Program (PDF, 703 KB)
Open Window Budget Worksheet (XLS, 1008 KB)
Open Window Budget Form Worksheet Instructions (PDF, 401 KB)

Eligibility

One eligible public or non-profit organization will be selected to receive funding to pilot a Community Health Worker-Doula program in either Perinatal Care Region (PCR) 1, 2, 3, 4 or 6. Applicant agencies must be a North Carolina public or private non-profit institution that is physically located in one of the aforementioned Perinatal Care Regions. Each applicant agency must demonstrate the capacity to provide services required under this RFA in at least one county of the identified PCR where participants will be served. Applicants must have expertise managing programs or initiatives that are staffed by trained community health workers, doulas and/or lay health, outreach or related types of workers who directly serve pregnant, postpartum and/or interconception women in their local communities.

How to Apply

RFAs will be posted on the Program’s website at: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/about/grant-opportunities/public-health-grant-opportunities and may be sent to prospective agencies and organizations via direct mail, email, and/or Program’s website beginning Tuesday January 26, 2021.

All prospective applicants are encouraged to attend a Bidder's webinar on Thursday February 18, 2021 at 9:30am. Please click on this link to participate in the webinar http://whb.adobeconnect.com/chwdoularfa/ and dial 1-877-336-1828 Access code: 1627678 to hear audio.

All prospective applicants are encouraged to submit questions regarding the RFA by email to Shelby.Weeks@dhhs.nc.gov until 5:00pm on Thursday February 25, 2021.

Deadline for Submission

5:00 pm on Thursday March 26, 2021

Direct All RFA Inquiries

Shelby M. Weeks, MHS
Preconception Health and Family Support Unit Manager
Phone: (919) 707-5707
Shelby.Weeks@dhhs.nc.gov

Please refer to the Request for Application A384 document for more information on the Bidder’s Webinar.

Application Process Summary Dates

01/26/2021: Request for Applications released to eligible applicants.
02/18/2021: Bidder’s Conference (webinar)
02/25/2021: End of Q&A; period. All questions due in writing by 5pm.
03/04/2021: Answers to Questions released to all applicants, as an addendum to the RFA.
03/26/2021: Applications due by 5pm.
04/14/2021: Successful applicants will be notified.
06/01/2021: Contract proposed start date.

Questions

Contact Shelby Weeks at 919-707-5707 or Shelby.Weeks@dhhs.nc.gov.

News and Highlights

03/20/20: COVID-19 and Pregnancy

2018 North Carolina Family Planning Summary

The North Carolina Title X Family Planning program has played an important role in ensuring access to a broad range of family planning and related preventive health services for low-income or uninsured individuals since 1973. These services include:

contraceptive services and counseling
breast and cervical cancer screenings for early detection
sexually transmitted disease (STD) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prevention education, counseling, testing and referral

These services help to improve pregnancy planning and spacing and prevent unintended pregnancy. View the 2018 North Carolina Title X Family Planning summary infographic (PDF, 541 KB) for more detailed information.

N.C. Perinatal Health Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2020

North Carolina has been a leader in the maternal and child health (MCH) arena for decades. From the synergy of multiple efforts, the Women’s Health Branch, Division of Public Health, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) convened a group of partners to draft a statewide plan to include a focus on infant mortality, maternal health, maternal mortality, and the health status of women and men of childbearing age.

The Perinatal Health Strategic Plan (PDF, 12.1 MB; HTML) was released on March 24, 2016 by the DHHS Secretary and Deputy Secretary. This plan includes feedback from over 150 thought leaders throughout the state.

To get involved or to ask questions, send email requests to the Branch.

Plan of Safe Care (POSC)

09/11/18: A federal mandate went into effect on July 31, 2017 that requires health care providers involved in delivery and care of infants in North Carolina (and all states) to notify child welfare when an infant is identified by a medical provider

as being affected by:

Mom’s untreated substance use disorder

or having:

Withdrawal signs and symptoms
Signs of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
A positive urine, meconium, or umbilical cord segment substance test with provider concerns.

This law also requires that a Plan of Safe Care (POSC) is developed for these infants. The POSC English (PDF, 2 MB) and Spanish (PDF, 2 MB) pamphlets provide basic information for patients regarding how and why a Plan of Safe Care is created. Agencies should download the brochures as needed.

Quick Links

07/02/19: OPA Family Planning Clinic Locator - Click the locator link to find a Title X Family Planning Clinic near you and call to make your appointment!

Women’s Preventive Health Services Covered By The Affordable Care Act (ACA) - Preventive Health Services for Women

North Carolina Medical Center Resources - High-Risk Prenatal Care Resource List (PDF, 23 KB)

Trainings

Order Forms

Clinic Form (PDF, 820 KB) - 12/04/20
Publications - 10/01/20

The Women's Health Branch develops and promotes programs and services that protect the health and well-being of infants and of women during their child-bearing years. The goal is to improve the overall health of women, reduce infant sickness and death, and strengthen families and communities.

The Women's Health Branch also offers guidance, consultation and training for professionals who provide women's health services.

Local health departments and other community agencies serving each of the 100 counties in North Carolina provide a variety of these women's health services, including family planning, prenatal care, flu shots and other women's immunizations, and pregnancy care management. For more information on the services near you, contact your local health department.

The Women's Health Branch is part of the Women's and Children's Health Section of the North Carolina Division of Public Health.

Learn More: Services

Mailing Address

Women's Health Branch
1929 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1929
Courier Number: 56-23-01

Physical Address

5601 Six Forks Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27609

Telephone

Main: (919) 707-5700
Fax: (919) 870-4827

Additional Contact Details

Last Modified: January 27, 2020

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