Provide Women ’ s Recovery Services

2026-11-03

The Required Supplemental Prevention , Treatment , and Recovery Support Services , agencies must use SAMHSA ’ s federal block grant funds for allowable direct or support services accordingly : Allowable support services include services required either under the federal block grant requirements or by STATE , and are deemed necessary for comprehensive substance abuse prevention , treatment , and recovery support services system for women , their children , and family members . These services must be provided either by the Responder or through MOUs or MOAs with partners . Allowable direct services include but are not limited to : outreach , engagement , pre - treatment , screening , and assessment , detoxification or coordination for detoxification , SUD education , treatment and relapse prevention , and prenatal and postnatal healthcare assessments that include nutritional needs performed by a health professional at entry into the program . Responders must : Assist clients by establishing home visiting services to provide prenatal support and education for pregnant women ; after birth of the baby ; and , throughout the postpartum period . Link families to local health home visiting services Medical , dental , and other health care services , including obstetrics , gynecology , diabetes , hypertension , and prenatal care . Verify prenatal and postpartum health care , including toxicology test results for both mothers and infants born during participation in the program . Provide Postpartum health care including attention to depression and anxiety disorders , and medication needs , specialized assessment , monitoring , and referrals for education , peer support , therapeutic interventions and physical safety . Provide and or connect clients to mental health care that includes a trauma - informed system of assessments and interventions , parenting education and interventions , home management and life skills training , education , testing , counseling , and treatment of hepatitis , HIV / AIDS , other STDs , and related issues , employment readiness , and job training and placement , education and tutoring assistance for obtaining a high school diploma and beyond . Provide Childcare during periods in which the woman is engaged in therapy or in other necessary health or rehabilitative activities , peer - to - peer recovery support activities such as groups , mentoring , and coaching , transportation and other necessary wraparound services . This RFP is for SUD services providers , including residential , intensive outpatient , and community - based programs such as peer - based services , community programs , early intervention , prevention , maintenance , etc . Funding may be used to expand Responder ’ s existing program model . For example , residential programs may develop an outpatient program under this grant . This RFP welcomes various levels of care and services but prioritizes : Residential programs , particularly those that serve women with large families and older children ( 12 years and older ) Programs serving specific underserved sub - populations . This includes the development and implementation of interventions , initiatives , and activities that address the unique needs of a specific sub - population of pregnant women and women with dependent children . In accordance with Title XIX , Subparts II and III , of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U . S . C . §§ 300x – 21 ), and 45 C . F . R . Part 96 , Responders must also : Provide Priority Access Give treatment priority to pregnant women and women with dependent children , including those who use substances during pregnancy . Maintain admission policies that do not deny services due to pregnancy or child custody status . Ensure Family - Centered , Coordinated Care Address the needs of both mothers and their children , including safe housing if children cannot live on - site . Coordinate required supplemental prevention , treatment , and recovery support services ( e . g ., parenting education , childcare , primary medical care , gender - responsive programming ). Comply with Federal and State Requirements Adhere to 45 C . F . R Part 75 ( Uniform Administrative Requirements ). Report on program income , civil and administrative proceedings , and maintain System for Award Management ( SAM ) registration . Submit all required data and fiscal reports to the state managing agency ( STATE ). Collaborate and Document Establish MOUs / MOAs with external providers when services are offered off - site . Services must be coordinated and documented in accordance with the individual and family service plan . Meet Accountability and Transparency Standards Comply with Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System reporting requirements , if applicable ($ 10 million or more in federal awards during the applicable period ). Maintain internal controls and compliance practices designed to prevent fraud , waste , and abuse in the use of grant funds , consistent with federal requirements and guidance issued by the U . S . Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General .

Minnesota

2026-05-02