Author: Acceleration

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida announced that $360,000 in funding will be distributed to five organizations that are working to implement an AmeriCorps Program in their community. Along with funding, organizations will receive technical assistance and support that will help them successfully manage a future AmeriCorps program. Programs will focus on helping community members … Continue reading “Volunteer Florida Awards $360,000 in Funding to Support Communities Impacted by COVID-19”

Inside This Issue Hurricane Preparedness During COVID-19 Program Spotlight: Donations of Masks and Diapers to Healthy Start Coalitions from the Florida Department of Health Welcome to our New Officers Statewide Implementation of Virtual Perinatal Home Visiting During COVID-19 Recognition and Awards Upcoming Trainings CDC Recommendations for Hurricane Preparedness During COVID-19 Understand that your planning may … Continue reading “1st Quarter Newsletter 2020-2021”

VERO BEACH — Rachel and Ron Toperzer, like most first-time parents, have cycled through a checklist in preparation for their daughter.  The Vero Beach couple planned a baby shower, took a handful of childbirth classes and stocked up on wipes before baby Remington arrives next month.  But, like so many others in the face of the uncertain novel coronavirus pandemic, the Toperzers … Continue reading “Pregnant amid a pandemic: Expecting mothers are adapting plans with help of local coalition”

Florida Association Of Healthy Start Coalitions, Inc. Healthy Start Momcare Network, Inc. Administrative Service Organization Equal Opportunity Employer Position Description Job Title: Data AnalystDepartment: Administrative ServicesUnit: Data ManagementLocation: Tallahassee, FloridaSalary Range: $40,000 – $50,000Status: ExemptEmployment Type: Full-timeReports To: Director Of Informatics Job Summary The Data Analyst is responsible for compiling, interpreting, and analyzing data to … Continue reading “Job Opening – Data Analyst”

FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF HEALTHY START COALITIONS, INC. HEALTHY START MOMCARE NETWORK, INC. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE ORGANIZATION Job Title: Senior Contract Manager New Hire Range: $50,000 – $55,000 Reports To: Director, Contracts and Grants Status: Exempt General Position Purpose: The Senior Contract Manager is responsible for supporting the development, monitoring, monthly and quarterly processing, general oversight, and … Continue reading “Job Opening – Senior Contract Manager”

FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF HEALTHY START COALITIONS, INC. HEALTHY START MOMCARE NETWORK, INC. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE ORGANIZATION Job Title: Contract Specialist New Hire Range: $40,000-$45,000 Reports To:  Director, Contracts and Grants Status: Exempt General Position Purpose: The Contract Specialist is responsible for supporting the development, monitoring, monthly/quarterly report and payment processing, general oversight, and compliance maintenance related … Continue reading “Job Opening – Contract Specialist”

The Laura Pan Scholarship Award 2019 Award The Laura Pan Scholarship Award is given to one outstanding Healthy Start worker each year who provides direct services and has: Gone above and beyond to make a positive impact on improving the health of mothers and babies; Demonstrated passion and dedication to her clients; and Been a … Continue reading “The Laura Pan Scholarship Award”

JOB DESCRIPTIONChief Program Officer and FL Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (MIECHV) Project Director Reports To: FAHSC Executive Director   Duties and Responsibilities: Overall responsibility for supporting maternal and child health programming implemented by FAHSC and its member coalitions. Serves as Project Director for the Maternal, Infant & Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) … Continue reading “Job Opening – Chief Program Officer and Project Director”

By Dara Kam, News Service of Florida PDF article download Original article at Orlando Weekly

The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) has launched a website to promote the maternal mortality review process as the gold standard for measuring and reducing pregnancy related death. Review to Action advances the measurement of pregnancy-related deaths and the translation of maternal mortality review findings into population-based solutions and interventions, and serves … Continue reading “New Website Seeks to Strengthen Maternal Mortality Reviews to Reduce Pregnancy-Related Deaths”