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SAMHSA News Bulletin

Date: 1/25/2008
Media Contact: SAMHSA Press Office
Telephone: 240-276-2130

SAMHSA Accepting Grant Applications for $7.87 Million to Cover Residential Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women Program

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is soliciting applications for grants that will expand the availability of comprehensive, high-quality, residential treatment, recovery support, and family services for pregnant and postpartum women who suffer from alcohol and other drug problems, and their minor children who have been impacted by perinatal and environmental effects of maternal substance use and abuse.  It is expected that $7.87 million will be available to fund up to 16 grants for up to three years. 

 

Since 1992, this program has evolved from a core program that addresses the needs of women and their minor children to include the treatment needs of the whole family.  This family-centered treatment approach builds on the strength and resources of the entire family, supports sustained recovery for individual family members, and improves overall family functioning. 

 

Residential treatment programs must offer women and their minor children organized substance abuse treatment services that feature a planned regimen of care in a safe 24-hour residential setting with staff supervision.  Any off-site treatment services must be well coordinated and integrated to ensure that specific aspects of the individual’s treatment plan and services for her children can be addressed in both facilities.  When minor children cannot reside in the treatment facility with their mother, and there are no other current living arrangements available, alternative safe and appropriate accommodations for the children must be arranged in consultation with the mother.  It is also important that these children receive required interventions and services and are actively engaged in the treatment process with their mothers.

 

WHO CAN APPLY:  Eligible applicants are domestic public and private nonprofit entities.  State and local governments, federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribes and tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, public or private universities and colleges, and community- and faith-based organizations may apply.  For-profit agencies are prohibited from receiving these grants.  PPW grantees funded as of September 29, 2006 are not eligible to apply under this grant announcement.

 

HOW TO APPLY:  Applications for No. TI-08-009 are available by calling SAMHSA’s Information Line at 1-877-SAMHSA7 [TDD: 1-800-487-4889] or by downloading at  http://www.samhsa.gov/Grants/2008/ti_08_009.aspx  Applicants are encouraged to apply online using www.grants.gov .

 

APPLICATION DUE DATE:  March 18, 2008.  Applications must be received by the due date to be considered for review.  Please see Section IV-3 of the application for revised FY 2008 submission requirements.  

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Non-Federal matching funds are required for this program and may be in cash or in-kind donations.  The matching funds must not be less than $1 for each $9 of Federal funds provided in years one and two, and not less than $1 for each $3 of Federal funds in any subsequent year.  Sources of matching funds are State and local government appropriations, foundations, and other private nonprofit or for-profit organizations. In-kind contributions may include facilities, equipment, or services used in direct support of the project. 

 

Applicants with questions about program issues should contact Linda White-Young at 240-276-1581 or Linda.white-young@samhsa.hhs.gov   For questions about grants management issues, contact Kathleen Sample at 240-276-1407 or Kathleen.sample@samhsa.hhs.gov .

SAMHSA is a public health agency within the Department of Health and Human Services. The agency is responsible for improving the accountability, capacity and effectiveness of the nation's substance abuse prevention, addictions treatment, and mental health services delivery system.


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