$24M+ to Expand Health Services for Young Children

Florida awards largest pediatric grant in state history

$24M awarded to Nemours to serve as the lead agency, The Florida Department of Health to oversee funds

The Florida Department of Health has awarded Nemours Children's Health System $24 million to provide health services to young children through the state's Healthy Start Coalitions.

The grant is the largest pediatric grant in the state's history. It will be used to expand access to care for children from birth to age 5, with a focus on children in low-income families.

Nemours will serve as the lead agency for the grant, and will work with The Florida Department of Health to oversee the funds.

How the grant will be used

The grant will be used to expand access to a variety of health services for young children, including:

• Well-child checkups
• Vaccinations
• Sick child visits
• Prenatal care
• Postpartum care
• Mental health services
• Dental care
• Vision care

The grant will also be used to train health care providers in the latest evidence-based practices for caring for young children.

What this means for Florida's children

The grant is expected to have a significant impact on the health of Florida's children.

By expanding access to care, the grant will help to ensure that all children have the opportunity to grow up healthy and reach their full potential.

Conclusion

This grant is a major investment in the health of Florida's children. It will help to ensure that all children have the opportunity to grow up healthy and reach their full potential.