DHHS: DPH: Women's Health Branch

Request for Applications (RFA)

09/09/19: RFA #A367: Family Planning Services

RFA A367: Family Planning Services

The North Carolina Division of Public Health, Women’s and Children’s Health Section has released RFA A367 - Family Planning Services.

Request for Applications A367 Family Planning Services (PDF, 634 KB)
Request for Applications A367 Family Planning Services Template (Word, 205 KB)
RFA Endnote Citation Guidance (PDF, 100 KB)
Instructions to Complete Open Window Budget Form (Word, 329 KB)
Open Window Budget Form (XLS, 1010 KB)

Eligibility

Public or private non-profit agencies interested in assisting women and men in planning or preventing pregnancy that have the clinical capability are eligible to apply. For-profit agencies need not apply.

All prospective applicants are encouraged to attend a Bidder's Conference Webinar on Monday, September 16, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at https://whb.adobeconnect.com/fpbidder/. Any agency that plans to submit an application is strongly encouraged to register its intent by 5:00 p.m. on September 20, 2019 utilizing the following survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CK8H2XK.

Information requested on the registration form shall include the following:

The legal name of the agency.
The name, title, phone number, mailing address, and email address of the person who will coordinate the application submission.
County(ies) where services will be offered.

Request for Applications Schedule

September 5, 2019: Request for Applications released to eligible applicants.
September 16, 2019: Bidder's Webinar.
September 20, 2019: Notice of Intent due.
October 2, 2019: End of Q&A period. All questions due by 5pm.
October 9, 2019: Answers to Questions released as an addendum to the RFA.
October 23, 2019: Applications due by 5pm.
November 27, 2019: Successful applicants will be notified.
June 1, 2020: Proposed contract begins.

RFA A367 Questions?

Kristen Carroll, 919-707-5685
Elizabeth Draper, 919-707-5719

09/03/19: RFA #A368: Perinatal/Neonatal Outreach Coordinator (PNOC) Program

RFA A368: Perinatal/Neonatal Outreach Coordinator (PNOC) Program

The North Carolina Division of Public Health, Women's and Children's Health Section has released RFA A368: Perinatal/Neonatal Outreach Coordinator (PNOC) Program.

Request for Applications A368 Perinatal/Neonatal Outreach Coordinator Program (PDF, 2 MB)
Request for Applications A368 Perinatal/Neonatal Outreach Coordinator Program Template (Word, 214 KB)
Guidance for Citing Sources in the Needs Assessment (PDF, 94 KB)
Instructions to Complete the Open Window Budget Form (PDF, 464 KB)
Open Window Budget Form (XLS, 1016 KB)

Eligibility

Applicants must be a North Carolina public or non-profit private institution and must have the capacity to serve the entire perinatal care region. Non-profit private institutions must document their 501(c)(3) status and must be registered to do business in the State of North Carolina before contract execution. Public agencies must provide a legal document or letter verifying both legal name and federal tax identification number. For-profit agencies need not apply.

Applicants must have expertise in providing multidisciplinary and subspecialty perinatal care and assist the Perinatal/Neonatal Outreach Coordinator in identifying specific perinatal issues and support programmatic interventions. The Perinatal/Neonatal Outreach Coordinator is not expected to provide direct clinical care but must have an ongoing relationship with perinatal staff to enhance program efforts and address program issues. The institution's staff will need to be actively involved in assisting the Perinatal/Neonatal Outreach Coordinator in identifying specific perinatal issues and support programmatic interventions.

All prospective applicants are required to participate in a Bidder's Webinar on Thursday, September 12, 2019 from 11:00am - 12:00 pm. On September 12th, beginning at 10:45 a.m., attendees can join the webinar as a “guest” by going to https://whb.adobeconnect.com/pocrfa/.

Please refer to the Request for Applications A368 document for more information on the Bidder's Webinar.

Request for Applications Schedule

9/3/19: Request for Applications released to eligible applicants
9/12/19: Required Bidder's Webinar
9/20/19: Questions regarding the RFA due in writing by 5:00 p.m.
10/7/19: Answers to Questions released to all applicants, as an addendum to the RFA.
- Posted at: https://whb.ncpublichealth.com/
10/31/19: Applications are due to the Women's Health Branch by 5:00 p.m.
12/6/19: Successful applicants will be notified
6/1/20: Contract begins

RFA A368 Questions?
Inquiries about this RFA are encouraged and may be directed to the following:

Rebecca Severin
Phone: (919) 707-5680

08/28/19: RFA #A369: Adolescent Parenting Program

RFA A369 - Adolescent Parenting Program

The North Carolina Division of Public Health, Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiatives has released RFA A369. Please see Funding Opportunities for more details.

08/12/19: RFA #A366: Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP)

RFA A366 - Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) PREPare for Success, Serving Youth in Out-of-Home Care Settings

The North Carolina Division of Public Health, Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiatives has released RFA A366. Please see Funding Opportunities for more details.

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.

Health Equity Impact Assessment Tool (#impactEQUITYNC)

The Women's Health Branch (N.C. Division of Public Health, Women's and Children's Health Section), the N.C. Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities (N.C. Department of Health and Human Services), and N.C. Child have established a partnership (#impactEQUITYNC) to develop, test, and disseminate a tool to empower public health agencies and communities to evaluate and proactively address the health implications of state and local policies, practices, and programs.

Access the Health Equity Impact Assessment (HEIA) Tool.
For more information, contact through email.

NC Making It Work Toolkit - Updated 12/12/18

We are excited to share a NEW online resource supporting working mothers and employers. The NC Making It Work Tool Kit, adapted from the New York State Department of Health, provides essential information for mothers, their families, and employers to support breastfeeding. The NC Making It Work Tool Kit is comprised of five sections:

For Moms - What to consider when breastfeeding and returning to work
For Family Members - How to support mom’s journey to breastfeed
For Employers - How to accommodate breastfeeding employees in the workplace
The Law - What is required of the Federal Labor Standards Act Worksite Lactation Accommodation law
Other Materials - Sample letters and policies to assist moms and employers

In addition, the following sections of the NC Making It Work Tool Kit, are also available in Spanish:

For Moms (Para Mamás)
- My Daily Work Checklist (Mi lista de verificación diaria para el trabajo)
- My Lactation and Work Plan (Mi plan de trabajo y lactancia)
- Easy, Tasty Foods to Eat While You Pump (¡Comida sencilla y deliciosa que puede comer mientras bombea!)
For Family Members (Para Miembros de la Familia)

September is National Sickle Cell Month!

News and Highlights

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!

04/02/19: N.C. Perinatal Health Strategic Plan: 2016-2020

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

Preventive Health Services for Women

Trainings

Order Forms

Clinic Form (PDF, 160 KB) - 09/03/19
Publications (PDF, 274 KB) - 07/02/19

Additional Highlights

Strategic Plans

North Carolina Preconception Health Strategic Plan Supplement 2014 -2019 (PDF, 1.42 MB)

North Carolina Medical Center Resources

High-Risk Prenatal Care Resource List (PDF, 23 KB)

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: September 11, 2019

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