§ 2500-f-1. Special program for HIV services for women and children, including adolescents. The commissioner, pursuant to a request for proposal, shall make grants to programs to provide HIV services for women and children, including adolescents which may include outreach and education concerning HIV infection, modes of transmission, the benefits of early diagnosis and medical intervention and the availability of services in the community for women and children, including adolescents, including those in need of prenatal and postpartum services. Such programs may make referrals for and may deliver medical and other appropriate services to assist such women and children, including adolescents. The commissioner is authorized to make grants within amounts available therefor to hospitals, community-based organizations and community service programs for programs authorized under this section.
