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The Texas Birth Defects Connection Project (Component A. Strategies: 1, 2, and 6)

Award Number: NU01DD000036
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL CENTER ON BIRTH DEFECTS AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (NCBDDD)
OPDIV: CDC
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: HEALTH SERVICES
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/30/2023
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 09/29/2028

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The Texas Birth Defects Connection Project (Component A. Strategies: 1, 2, and 6) - Project Abstract Summary Birth defects are a leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality. As life expectancy increases for those living with birth defects, it is important to identify opportunities to improve health outcomes and quality of life. The purpose of the Texas Birth Defects Connections Project is to strengthen existing multidisciplinary partnerships by translating birth defects research into public health practice to improve clinical and public health outcomes and reduce health disparities among individuals living with birth defects. If funded, this project will utilize a statewide population-based birth defects registry to advance electronic case reporting to increase timeliness of reporting of birth defects; facilitate and increase timely referral to early intervention services; and develop data informed products to improve access to and quality of care. Additionally, this project will contribute to a greater understanding of the transition process from pediatric to adult care for individuals living with congenital heart defects identifying best practices to assist in the transition process. Lastly, this project will also incorporate a prevention component through a community outreach initiative about health behaviors known to reduce the risk of birth defects, specifically targeting populations experiencing health disparities (e.g., minority and Spanish-speaking populations). The Texas Birth Defects Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch is well positioned to implement the proposed strategies and activities discussed in the project narrative through established partnerships with both external collaborators including the University of Texas School of Public Health and Baylor College of Medicine, and other collaborators including agency social workers and the Early Childhood Intervention state program. The proposed strategies and activities outlined in the project narrative are expected to result in the following outcomes: increased availability and dissemination of data to inform clinical care and public health resources and interventions; improved information sharing and coordination among networks; increased capacity to implement clinical and public health approaches; and increased use and awareness of data informed clinical care and public health resources and interventions. Given that there is a strong need for projects with the capacity to achieve immediate improvements in clinical and public health outcomes, the Texas Birth Defects Connections Project is expected to advance the field by addressing these gaps.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $200,000 )
2024	2024	DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES	1100 W 49TH ST	AUSTIN	TX	78756	TRAVIS	USA	Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities - Prevention and Surveillance	00	2	8/26/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$200,000
2024	2023	DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES	1100 W 49TH ST	AUSTIN	TX	78756	TRAVIS	USA	Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities - Prevention and Surveillance	00	2	8/26/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2024	2023	DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES	1100 W 49TH ST	AUSTIN	TX	78756	TRAVIS	USA	Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities - Prevention and Surveillance	03	1	6/26/2024	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
2024	2023	DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES	1100 W 49TH ST	AUSTIN	TX	78756	TRAVIS	USA	Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities - Prevention and Surveillance	02	1	11/22/2023	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
2024	2023	DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES	1100 W 49TH ST	AUSTIN	TX	78756	TRAVIS	USA	Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities - Prevention and Surveillance	01	1	11/21/2023	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
														Subtotal = $200,000

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $200,000 )
2023	2023	DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES	1100 W 49TH ST	AUSTIN	TX	78756	TRAVIS	USA	Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities - Prevention and Surveillance	00	1	9/6/2023	NEW	$200,000
														Subtotal = $200,000

Grand Total All Awards = $400,000

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The Texas Birth Defects Connection Project (Component A. Strategies: 1, 2, and 6)

Award Number: NU01DD000036

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL CENTER ON BIRTH DEFECTS AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (NCBDDD)

OPDIV: CDC

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: HEALTH SERVICES

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/30/2023

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 09/29/2028

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