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HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY / PUBLIC HEALTH
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Requested Action(s)
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a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Executive Director and other designated Health Services Agency staff to sign the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Division Agreement Funding Application (AFA) and related documents for FY 2024-2025, in a total amount not to exceed $196,645.49, effective 7/1/24 through 6/30/25
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Financial Impact:
This is a state allocation which will provide funding to the Public Health's MCAH Program. Tehama County's proposed budget includes Public Health Realignment dollars of $50,891.95, which are used as match, and will pull down $40,704.54 of Federal monies through Title XIX. The budget also includes $102,049 of Federal Title V funds and $3,000 Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) funds.
Background Information:
The MCAH Program has been funded in Tehama County since the 1980s. Funding for the program is authorized under Title V of the Social Security Act. Currently, the State of California, Department of Public Health, receives the block grant funding for California, and then allocates the money to the local jurisdictions for provision of services at the local level. The overarching goal of the Federal Title V MCAH program is to continually improve the health, safety and wellbeing of all mothers and children.
If this request is not granted, Tehama County Health Services Agency will not be able to accept funding for this program. This would mean a loss of revenue and potential reduction of local services that support public health programs with an overall goal to improve the health and provide healthy outcomes for childbearing women, children, adolescents and families.