Hospital-Based Adoption-Sensitive Care Training
ID: 354276Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB (HHS-ACF-CB)

Award Range

$750K - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354276
Timeline
    Description

    The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Hospital-Based Adoption-Sensitive Care Training" through a cooperative agreement aimed at enhancing training and technical assistance for hospital-based service providers regarding adoption-sensitive care. The initiative seeks to improve access to training for healthcare professionals, ensuring that expectant parents considering adoption receive appropriate support and information throughout the process. This funding opportunity is particularly significant as it aims to foster collaboration between healthcare organizations and community entities to better serve families in need of adoption resources. Eligible nonprofit organizations can apply for funding ranging from $750,000 to $1,000,000, with applications due by August 21, 2024. For further inquiries, interested applicants may contact Jennifer Vidrine at cb@grantreview.org.

    Point(s) of Contact
    cb@grantreview.org
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