DHCS Extends the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Grant Funding Application

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 25, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) released a Request for Application seeking proposals for the third round of grant funding totaling $60 million to scale evidence-based practices and community-defined evidence practices across the state. The third round of grant funding is focused on early childhood wraparound services to support relevant skill building among adults who work with infants and young children and expectant and new parents and caregivers.

DHCS has extended the application deadline after extensive input from stakeholders from October 6, 2023 to November 1, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. Funding in this round will focus on home-visiting services and select practice components of consultation services.

Individuals, organizations, and agencies interested in applying can use the following application form. Questions can be directed to CYBHI@dhcs.ca.gov.

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