Family Impact Initiative

The Pennsylvania Department of Health is seeking applications for the Family Impact Initiative, a program aimed at improving community systems to better meet the needs of families of children with special health care needs (CYSHCN). The initiative will focus on policy, practice, and procedural changes to support the development of community-based and family-focused systems of care for CYSHCN. The awarded applicant will be responsible for implementing system change activities in the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, including Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Schuylkill, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming counties. Key components of the initiative include: • Assembling an effective coalition of stakeholders • Assessing community systems and identifying areas of improvement • Developing and implementing strategies for addressing identified areas • Building capacity to undergo systems change • Improving the community service delivery system • Ensuring CYSHCN receive the support and resources needed to thrive The awarded applicant will be expected to collaborate with the Department, partner with subject matter experts, and engage community partners and family members in the initiative.