93.451: The Linkage to Life Program: Rebuilding Broken Bridges for Minority Families Impacted by HIV/AIDS.

93.451

Inactive

HHS Immediate Office of the Secretary (IOS) [HHS]

Sept. 4, 2013

Sept. 11, 2012

The Linkage to Life Program seeks to: (1) demonstrate the effectiveness of a family-centered, integrated health and social service network approach to reducing HIV/AIDS incidence and improving health outcomes among high-risk minority populations in transition from domestic violence, incarceration, and substance abuse treatment; (2) address the health and social barriers that may contribute to HIV/AIDS incidence among high-risk, racial and ethnic minorities; and (3) assist in the prevention of generational cycles of behavior that increases risk of future HIV infection among dependent youth.

B - Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)

Applicant Eligibility: To qualify for funding, an applicant must: be a private non-profit community-based, minority serving organization with 5 years of experience providing comprehensive HIV/AIDS services to high-risk minority populations. Additionally, applicants must document experience in extensive case management, and coordination of healthcare, social, or supportive services for minority populations (adults and youth) in transition from substance abuse treatment, domestic violence, and/or incarceration; and represent a family-centered integrated health and social services network that includes a variety of local healthcare, social and support service organizations, community-based organizations, and other applicable stakeholders to address gaps in services for high-risk minority populations in transition. At a minimum the HSSR Network must include four geographically proximal partners that includes: the applicant organization; a SAMHSA funded community-based substance abuse treatment, behavioral treatment, or recovery support program; a community-based clinical organization funded by HRSA to provide comprehensive HIV/AIDS treatment, service coordination, and case management; and a local social/support service organization (social and/or support services may include job placement, alternative education programs for youth, eligibility assistance for health coverage, transitional housing, food, transportation, etc.).

The L2L Program places primary focus on high-risk minority populations in transition from domestic violence, incarceration, and substance abuse treatment; particularly families with dependent youth.