State and Regional Approaches to Improving Access to Services for Children and Youths with Epilepsy grants will award funding to support state and local governments in their efforts to improve access to health and other services for children and youths with epilepsy (CYE) residing in rural and/or medically underserved areas.
Projects will be conducted on a statewide or regional basis and must deliver all of the following components:
•Patient/family-centered care evidenced by partnerships between professionals and CYE and their families
•Access to a culturally competent patient/family-centered medical home which coordinates comprehensive care
•Access to adequate health insurance and financing of services
•Early and continuous screening for epilepsy and associated co-morbid conditions
•Community services organized for easy use
•Successful transition to adult system of care
- Geographic coverage Nationwide
- Amount of funding Total Funding Available: $2,733,548
- Award Ceiling: $390,536 per year
- Number of Awards: 7
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