How to Get Government Assistance for Group Homes for Pregnant Teens
In March 2010, President Barack Obama signed into law the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, which included the establishment of a pregnancy assistance fund. From 2010 to 2019, the fund will administer $110 million annually in $25 million increments to support programs assisting pregnant teens.
The government funding can be used for everything from teen pregnancy prevention and education services to services for pregnant women who are victims of domestic violence.
The grant is being administered by the Office of Adolescent Health, a division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Instructions
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Applying for the Pregnancy Assistance Fund
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Prepare a business plan that outlines your goals, steps to reaching them and the targeted demographic for your organization. There are resources online to assist in writing a solid business plan that will help win the grant.
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Search the Internet for a grant application for the Pregnancy Assistance Fund. Complete the application. If you have any questions or need help, contact the Office of Adolescent Health, Department of Health and Human Services at 240-453-2846 or via email at oah.gov@hhs.gov.
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Submit the application and business plan to the Office of Adolescent Health.
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Tips & Warnings
It's a good idea to follow up to confirm receipt of your application with the Office of Adolescent Health. After about two weeks, call to check the status of your application.
This grant is not issued for personal debt or personal finances. Any fraudulent use of these funds will be cause for prosecution.
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