Women's Health Branch
Request for Applications
Request for Applications (RFA) #A362
- Addendum 1: Update to Successful Applicants Notification Date (PDF, 79 KB) - 12/14/18
- Addendum 2: RFA #362 Questions and Answers (PDF, 10 KB) - 12/14/18
- RFA A362 - North Carolina Sickle Cell Syndrome Program (PDF, 614 KB)
- RFA A362 - North Carolina Sickle Cell Syndrome Program (Word, 487 KB)
- Open Windows Budget Form (Excel, 1004 KB)
- Open Windows Budget Form Instructions (PDF, 394 KB)
Eligibility
Public or private nonprofit agencies (e.g., community based nonprofit organizations, local health departments, area health education centers (AHECs) and federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) are eligible to apply for funds under this Request for Applications. For-profit agencies need not apply.
It is recommended that all prospective applicant agencies participate in a bidders conference webinar on Friday November 30, 2018, 10:30am - 12pm.
Request for Applications Schedule
- 11/26/2018: Request for Applications released to eligible applicants.
- 11/30/2018: Bidder’s Conference/Teleconference (recommended)
- 12/07/2018: End of Q&A period. All questions due in writing by 5pm.
- 12/14/2018: Answers to Questions released to all applicants, as an addendum to the RFA.
- 1/15/2019: Applications due by 5pm.
- 1/18/2019: Successful applicants will be notified.
Questions?
Call Kimberly Leathers at 919-707-5716 or email.
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.
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, 703 KB) 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.
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)
News and Highlights
Women’s Preventive Health Services Covered By The Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Trainings
Order Forms
- Clinic Form (PDF, 156 KB) - 11/14/18
- Publications (PDF, 286 KB) - 10/23/18
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)
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
- Early Intervention Branch (N.C. Infant Toddler Program)
- Every Woman Southeast
- Immunization Branch
- Injury and Violence Prevention Branch
- March of Dimes
- 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: January 10, 2019