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Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Homevisiting Grant Program

Award Number: X1050288
ORGANIZATION: MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH BUREAU
OPDIV: HRSA
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SOCIAL SERVICES
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/30/2023
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 09/29/2025

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Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Homevisiting Grant Program - Project Abstract Arkansas’s Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program Arkansas Department of Health, 4815 W Markham St, Slot 16, Little Rock, AR 72205 Janice Black, Home Visiting Section Chief, 501-661-2086, janice.black@arkansas.gov www.healthy.arkansas.gov Grant Program Funds Requested: $8,578,810.00 PURPOSE: Arkansas ranks near the bottom of all states in indicators related to maternal and child health. Research shows that evidence-based home visiting (HV) programs are effective at addressing the health and well-being needs of at-risk families, particularly in rural areas. The purpose of Arkansas’s MIECHV program is to improve outcomes for at-risk children and families through four evidence-based models and one promising approach. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: GOAL 1: Maintain funding for existing LIAs and HV models. OBJ. 1A: Require all models to maintain an annual average capacity level of 85%. OBJ. 1B: Strengthen Arkansas’s network of HV programs and their integration into early childhood programs through regular meetings. OBJ. 1C: Maintain existing collaborative partnerships with stakeholders and build one new collaborative partnership using coordinated intake practices or advisory boards by September 29, 2024. GOAL 2: Prepare the HV workforce by developing and delivering training to HV staff. OBJ. 2A: Develop two new online trainings and update one existing online training based on needs assessments, core competencies, and evaluation data by September 29, 2024. OBJ. 2B: Develop two new instructor-led trainings and update two existing trainings by September 29, 2024. OBJ. 2C: Deliver at least 24 instructor-led trainings to home visitors, supervisors, and coordinators regardless of funding by September 29, 2024. OBJ. 2D: Develop training modules as virtual, virtual-blended, or instructor-led based on new HRSA requirements. GOAL 3: Contribute to the HV knowledge base through coordinated intake, CQI initiatives, and evaluation activities. OBJ. 3A: Use benchmark and other data to support CQI projects at the state and local levels. OBJ. 3B: Disseminate findings in peer-reviewed publications and conferences as feasible. OBJ. 3C: Participate in an advisory capacity in national HV associations and councils. OBJ. 3D: Conduct rigorous research of the state’s promising approach, FBBH. Methodology HV Model EB Model or Promising Approach Proposed Caseload 10/1/23 - 9/30/24 Current Caseload FBBH Promising Approach 90 90 HFA EB Model 352 352 HIPPY EB Model 288 414 NFP EB Model 229 229 PAT EB Model 450 500 Home Visiting Program Integration into Early Childhood System: Arkansas’s MIECHV program works closely with many agencies and programs that promote optimal early childhood outcomes. The MIECHV program works with Arkansas’s Individuals with Disabilities Act Part B and C programs to strengthen collaboration, resulting in development of a referral template, monthly meetings, and an online referral portal. Monthly meetings ensure referrals, transfers, and communication occurs timely so that families receive services tailored to their needs. Collaboration with Head Start. Arkansas’s MIECHV works with Head Start at the local and statewide level. Efforts include collaboration on individualized education programs and co-training events and opportunities.


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: 2026 ( Subtotal = -$244,644 )
2026	2023	ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH	4815 W MARKHAM ST	LITTLE ROCK	AR	72205	PULASKI	USA	Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Grant	07	1	3/24/2026	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	-$244,644
2026	2023	ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH	4815 W MARKHAM ST	LITTLE ROCK	AR	72205	PULASKI	USA	Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Grant	06	1	10/20/2025	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
														Subtotal = -$244,644

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2025	2023	ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH	4815 W MARKHAM ST	LITTLE ROCK	AR	72205	PULASKI	USA	Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Grant	05	1	10/8/2024	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2024	2023	ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH	4815 W MARKHAM ST	LITTLE ROCK	AR	72205	PULASKI	USA	Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Grant	03	1	7/24/2024	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
2024	2023	ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH	4815 W MARKHAM ST	LITTLE ROCK	AR	72205	PULASKI	USA	Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Grant	01	1	3/20/2024	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
2024	2023	ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH	4815 W MARKHAM ST	LITTLE ROCK	AR	72205	PULASKI	USA	Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Grant	04	1	8/21/2024	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
2024	2023	ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH	4815 W MARKHAM ST	LITTLE ROCK	AR	72205	PULASKI	USA	Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Grant	02	1	4/24/2024	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $8,578,810 )
2023	2023	ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH	4815 W MARKHAM ST	LITTLE ROCK	AR	72205	PULASKI	USA	Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Grant	00	1	8/24/2023	NEW	$8,578,810
														Subtotal = $8,578,810

Grand Total All Awards = $8,334,166

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Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Homevisiting Grant Program

Award Number: X1050288

ORGANIZATION: MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH BUREAU

OPDIV: HRSA

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SOCIAL SERVICES

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/30/2023

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 09/29/2025

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