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HRSA TPEC Program: Early Childhood Development Expert Placement Funding Opportunity

This opportunity from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, seeks to improve early childhood health through the Transforming Pediatrics for Early Childhood (TPEC) Program. - Government Buyer: - Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in this opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - Placement of early childhood development experts in local pediatric practices - Team-based care delivery, including: - Screening families for mental health, housing, nutrition, and child development needs - Building nurturing caregiver-child relationships - Educating caregivers on developmental milestones - Ensuring access to referrals and specialized support - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Eligible applicants must have statewide or tribal reach and may include nonprofits, tribal governments, state/local governments, small businesses, and educational institutions - No cost sharing or matching required - Funding instrument is a cooperative agreement - Total program funding is $9,500,000, with a minimum award of $950,000 - Place of performance is domestic, covering all U.S. states and territories

Description

The Transforming Pediatrics for Early Childhood Program (TPEC) aims to advance early childhood health by placing early childhood development experts in local pediatric practices to deliver team-based care. The program focuses on screening families for mental health, housing, nutrition, and child development needs, building nurturing caregiver-child relationships, educating caregivers on developmental milestones, and ensuring access to referrals and specialized support. Recipients will improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of pediatric primary care through this comprehensive approach. The program targets organizations with statewide or tribal reach and supports the prevention of chronic disease early in life and promotion of healthy development in early childhood.

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