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Demonstration Grants on Model Projects for Pregnant and Postpartum Women and Their Infants (Substance Abuse)

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Total Assistance, FY 2008 to Present
Agency:
Assistance Type: Project Grants.
Popular Name: Demonstration Grants on Model Projects for Pregnant and
Assistance Listing Number
93.169

Objectives: (1) To promote the involvement and coordinated participation of multiple organizations in the delivery of integrated, comprehensive services for alcohol and drug-using pregnant and postpartum women, and their families; (2) increase the availability and accessibility of prevention, early intervention, and treatment services for these populations; (3) decrease the incidence and prevalence of drug and alcohol use among pregnant and postpartum women; (4) reduce the incidence of abuse and neglect among children of alcohol and drug using mothers; (5) improve the birth outcomes and reduce the infant mortality of women who use alcohol and drugs during pregnancy and decrease the incidence of infants affected by maternal substance use; (6) reduce the severity of impairment among children born to substance-using women; (7) improve the recognition of co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders among providers; and (8) increase the availability, accessibility, and coordination of comprehensive mental health and substance abuse programs for pregnant and postpartum women who have co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders.

 
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