(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Care coordination services” means an active, ongoing process of assisting an individual to identify, access, and use community resources and coordinating services to meet the individual’s needs. (c) “Fund” means the Maryland Prenatal and Infant Care Grant Program Fund established under § 24–1502(a) of this subtitle. […]
(a) There is a Maryland Prenatal and Infant Care Grant Program Fund. (b) The purpose of the Fund is to make grants to: (1) Counties and municipalities to provide care coordination services to low–income pregnant and postpartum women and to children from birth to 3 years old; and (2) Federally qualified health centers, hospitals, and providers of prenatal care […]
(a) Any county or municipality may apply to the Secretary for a grant from the Fund to be applied toward a program that provides care coordination services to low–income pregnant and postpartum women and to children from birth to 3 years old. (b) An application for a grant from the Fund shall include, at minimum: (1) Evidence that […]
(a) (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the Secretary shall establish procedures for the distribution of money from the Fund. (2) In establishing procedures for awarding grants under § 24–1503 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall consult with the members of the Children’s Cabinet. (3) In establishing procedures for awarding grants under § 24–1506 of […]
A county or municipality awarded a grant from the Fund shall submit annually to the Secretary and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly a report that includes data describing: (1) The services provided; (2) The number of individuals receiving services; (3) Outcomes for individuals receiving services; and (4) An assessment of the […]
(a) (1) (i) The Secretary shall, in coordination with the Maternal and Child Health Bureau in the Department, award competitive grants to federally qualified health centers, hospitals, and providers of prenatal care that propose a program to increase accessibility to prenatal care in communities with members who would otherwise not receive prenatal care, including women who cannot obtain […]
