Women's Health Branch
Funding Opportunity
RFA A377 - Perinatal Nurse Champion Program
The North Carolina Division of Public Health, Women’s and Children’s Health Section has released RFA A377 - Perinatal Nurse Champion Program.
- RFA A377 - Perinatal Nurse Champion Program (PDF, 2.1 MB)
- Open Window Budget Worksheet (XLS, 1010 KB)
- Open Window Budget Form Worksheet Instructions (Word, 341 KB)
Eligibility
One eligible public or non-profit institution will be selected to receive funding to implement the Perinatal Nurse Champion Program in Perinatal Care Region (PCR) II. Each applicant must be a North Carolina public or private non-profit institution that is physically located within Perinatal Care Region II and must have the capacity to serve the entire perinatal region. Applicants must have expertise providing multidisciplinary and subspecialty perinatal care and assist the Perinatal Nurse Champion in identifying specific maternal health issues and support programmatic interventions.
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 Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
All prospective applicants are encouraged to attend a Bidder's webinar on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 12:30pm. Please click on this link to participate in the webinar: http://whb.adobeconnect.com/rpbbyuyn4lov/ 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 5:00 pm on Monday, July 13, 2020
Deadline for Submission: 5:00 pm on Monday, August 3, 2020
To obtain further information direct all inquiries concerning this RFA to:
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 A377 document for more information on the Bidder’s Webinar.
Application Process Summary Dates:
07/01/2020: Request for Applications released to eligible applicants.
07/08/2020: Bidder's Conference (web)
07/13/2020: End of Q&A period. All questions due in writing by 5pm.
07/16/2020: Answers to questions released to all applicants, as an addendum to the RFA.
08/03/2020: Applications due by 5pm.
08/10/2020: Successful applicants will be notified.
09/01/2020: Contract proposed start date.
Questions?
Call 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, 260 KB) - 06/30/20
- Publications (PDF, 376 KB) - 05/15/20
What We Do
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.
Related Sites/Information
- Before, Between, and Beyond Pregnancy
- Children and Youth Branch
- Division of Public Health
- Early Intervention Branch (N.C. Infant Toddler Program)
- Every Woman Southeast
- Immunization Branch
- Injury and Violence Prevention Branch
- March of Dimes
- NC Association of Local Health Directors
- Nutrition Services Branch
- Office on Women's Health
- Plan of Safe Care (POSC)
- Preconception Health and Health Care
- Show Your Love: Preconception Health
- Sickle Cell Syndrome Program
- Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiatives (TPPI)
- Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch
- Women's and Children's Health Section
Contact
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
Last Modified: June 30, 2020