Thursday, November 21, 2024
11/21/2024
Preferred Family Healthcare, Inc. (PFH).which was established in Northeast Missouri 40 years ago, is dedicated to breaking the cycle of substance use disorders (SUDs) through family-centered behavioral healthcare and an array of supportive community services. The CARE project embodies PFH’s mission of ‘continually striving to be a dynamic, caring organization united to assist others in achieving their potential.’ As such, PFH will apply the recovery support approaches recommended by SAMHSA related to SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery) B1. Goals, Objectives & Numbers Served. CARE will serve 45 women in Year 1, 60 women each in Years 2-4, and 25 women in Year 5 of the grant, totaling 250 over the course of 5 years. Additionally, at least 250 children will also be assisted with referrals to services, direct services, and resources. CARE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES GOAL 1: DECREASE USE AND/OR ABUSE OF SUBSTANCES, INCLUDING RX DRUGS, ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, ILLICIT, OTHER HARMFUL DRUGS AMONG HOMELESS WOMEN Obj. 1.1 100% are screened for alcohol/drug use Obj. 1.2 50% of those admitted to alcohol/drug treatment will exhibit a reduction in use GOAL 2: INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS LIVING IN SAFE/STABLE HOUSING Obj. 2.1 100% of participants will be screened for safe/stable housing Obj. 2.2 60% of those needing stable housing will be placed within 90 days Obj. 2.3 70% of clients at 6 months post intake, will report their housing has improved or remained stable GOAL 3: INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS SATISFIED WITH THEIR EMPLOYMENT STATUS Obj. 3.1 100% of participants will be screened for employment status Obj. 3.2 70% of clients at 6 months post intake, will report being satisfied with their employment status B2. Implementation of Required Activities-CARE’s purpose and overarching goal is to provide relevant, gender-focused, wraparound services to increase stability in permanent housing with and recovery support services to chronically homeless women who may or may not have children, who also experience SUD/OUD, COD, SMI, and other chronic health issues, and their significant others and men who request services as appropriate. Each Required Activity and additional Supplemental Support Activities will be conducted through established internal capacity, protocols, array of diverse services, and strong partnerships and a network that have been developed throughout the years of service in southern Missouri and the overarching PFH history.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).
