HRSA awards an additional $81 million in grants to support maternal/child health program
The Health Resources and Services Administration yesterday awarded states and territories an additional $81 million in emergency funding from the American Rescue Plan Act for the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program, which provides voluntary home visits to improve maternal and child health for families in high-risk communities. The funds will also provide technology to families who need it to participate in virtual home visits, and support home visitor hazard pay and other staff costs.
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