OBJECTIVES OF THE PROPOSALThe LIA that will offer the services of PR-MIECHV program in Moca and Aguada must implement and follow up the Healthy Families America (HFA) model and Growing Great Kids (GGK) curriculums.  With the implementation of HFA and GGK, both evidence-based, PR-MIECHVP in Moca and Aguada must:
Improve health of children and women of childbearing age.Reduce intentional and unintentional injuries. Improve school readiness and achievement.Reduce rates of domestic violence. Increase family economic self-sufficiency.Improve coordination and referrals to other community resources and support.Provide high-quality maternal and child home visiting services. DESCRIPTION AND EXPERIENCE OF THE PROPOSERInclude a summary of the organization's background, its facilities and a statement indicating that a space is available for the staff that will be recruited.  Indicate the organizational structure, services provided, population served, and mission.  Answer the following questions:
What prompted you to consider applying for funds for PR-MIECHVP from the Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Section of the Department of health?How is PR-MIECHVP going to benefit your organization and the population it serves?How do you link the PR-MIECHVP program with others you run?Have you implemented any evidence-based programs?What is the complaint handling process?What is the Human Resources process to recruit staff and if the staff does not fulfill the required functions?What benefits would you offer to PR-MIECHVP hired staff? (Health insurance, sick or vacation days, bonuses, etc.)The organization must be a community service provider in the local environment where the program is going to be implemented.  They also need to have substantial experience in offering services based on community needs and preferences and have financial solvency.
DESCRIPTION OF THE SERVICES REQUESTED
Recruit and retain the personnel that will implement the Healthy Families Puerto Rico program (Moca and Aguada).  The team required to offer services in these municipalities consists of one Supervisor, three Home Visitors, a Family Evaluator, and a Data Manager.  The organization will be in constant communication with the Program Coordinator to assist in the recruitment of staff following the HFA and GGK requirements.  As established by the Healthy Families America (HFA) evidence-based model and the requirements of the Puerto Rico Department of Health (PRDOH), it is essential that the staff hired by the Local Implementing Agency (LIA) maintain ongoing and direct communication with the PR-MIECHV Program Coordinator.  This communication is critical to ensure fidelity to the model, alignment with program standards, and timely technical support.  The Program Coordinator is trained and certified in both the HFA model and the Growing Great Kids (GGK) curriculum and is responsible for guiding, supervising, and supporting the proper implementation of the program.   The LIA must ensure that its personnel, specifically those hired to implement the PR-MIECHVP in Moca and Aguada, are available and willing to engage directly with the Program Coordinator, as required by the evidence-based model and the oversight expectations of federal and state agencies.  Furthermore, the Program Coordinator will oversee that all staff members receive the required training aligned with the standards of the HFA model and the GGK curriculum. ​
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