H8055483
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Health Center Program - Family Practice & Counseling Services Network (FPCSN or the Network) is submitting this Service Area Competition new (SAAT ID #154***; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) application to continue services to residents of public housing and surrounding communities.
For the last 34 years, the Network was an FQHC under Resources for Human Development (previous grant no. H80CS00718).
That organization changed ownership and relinquished the grant on 6/30/25.
The Health Center has established the new FPCSN non-profit corporation, which meets all of the requirements of the HRSA Health Center Program, and is now applying as a new applicant for the area it has served for many years.
This application is being submitted to ensure that patients continue to have access to the vital services FPCSN provides.
FPCSN serves a large part of urban Philadelphia, where the residents are largely Black/African American (54.2%) and low income (49.6% under 200% of poverty).
The community needs assessment shows significant disparities in access to health care and the health of residents, compared to the state.
The target population has high levels of chronic illness, significant barriers to adequate health care, and a lack of culturally appropriate and accessible services.
Much of the service area is designated as medically underserved areas and as dental health professional shortage areas.
FPCSN collaborates with the Philadelphia Housing Authority and Department of Public Health and a number of local and state organizations, including the Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers.
The Network includes three full comprehensive service sites: Abbottsford/Falls, the Health Annex, and the Stephen and Sandra Sheller 11th Street Family Health Services and six school-based sites.
The Network’s sites have all been developed in collaboration with public housing residents who are the target of services.
FPCSN served 15,617 people in 2024, an increase from 15,214 in 2023 and 14,872 in 2022.
One FPCSN site has patient-centered medical home recognition.
FPCSN Health Center sites will continue to provide the full range of primary and preventive FQHSC services, including pre-natal, obstetric, and midwifery services; diabetes and nutrition education; podiatry, pharmacy; and case management.
FPCSN provides behavioral health services and has been a leader in the integration of behavioral health with primary care.
Medication for opioid use disorder services began in 2018.
A full range of oral health services is provided and accessible to all patients.
In recent years, in recognition of the trauma and stress experienced by patients and staff, the health centers have added complementary wellness services, including mind/body care such as yoga, acupuncture, and massage.
A longstanding continuous quality improvement system and a fully certified EHR assure quality services and efficiency.
The FPCSN board meets 330 requirements and is vested with full authority and responsibility for the operations of the FPCSN Health Center.
The board includes one member who is a representative of the Housing Authority and two others who are or have been public housing residents.
FPCSN is working to increase the number of patients served, but is now planning to serve at least 15,617 patients in the 2026 calendar year.
For the last 34 years, the Network was an FQHC under Resources for Human Development (previous grant no. H80CS00718).
That organization changed ownership and relinquished the grant on 6/30/25.
The Health Center has established the new FPCSN non-profit corporation, which meets all of the requirements of the HRSA Health Center Program, and is now applying as a new applicant for the area it has served for many years.
This application is being submitted to ensure that patients continue to have access to the vital services FPCSN provides.
FPCSN serves a large part of urban Philadelphia, where the residents are largely Black/African American (54.2%) and low income (49.6% under 200% of poverty).
The community needs assessment shows significant disparities in access to health care and the health of residents, compared to the state.
The target population has high levels of chronic illness, significant barriers to adequate health care, and a lack of culturally appropriate and accessible services.
Much of the service area is designated as medically underserved areas and as dental health professional shortage areas.
FPCSN collaborates with the Philadelphia Housing Authority and Department of Public Health and a number of local and state organizations, including the Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers.
The Network includes three full comprehensive service sites: Abbottsford/Falls, the Health Annex, and the Stephen and Sandra Sheller 11th Street Family Health Services and six school-based sites.
The Network’s sites have all been developed in collaboration with public housing residents who are the target of services.
FPCSN served 15,617 people in 2024, an increase from 15,214 in 2023 and 14,872 in 2022.
One FPCSN site has patient-centered medical home recognition.
FPCSN Health Center sites will continue to provide the full range of primary and preventive FQHSC services, including pre-natal, obstetric, and midwifery services; diabetes and nutrition education; podiatry, pharmacy; and case management.
FPCSN provides behavioral health services and has been a leader in the integration of behavioral health with primary care.
Medication for opioid use disorder services began in 2018.
A full range of oral health services is provided and accessible to all patients.
In recent years, in recognition of the trauma and stress experienced by patients and staff, the health centers have added complementary wellness services, including mind/body care such as yoga, acupuncture, and massage.
A longstanding continuous quality improvement system and a fully certified EHR assure quality services and efficiency.
The FPCSN board meets 330 requirements and is vested with full authority and responsibility for the operations of the FPCSN Health Center.
The board includes one member who is a representative of the Housing Authority and two others who are or have been public housing residents.
FPCSN is working to increase the number of patients served, but is now planning to serve at least 15,617 patients in the 2026 calendar year.
Funding Goals
NOT APPLICABLE
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
United States
Geographic Scope
City-Wide
Related Opportunity
Family Practice & Counseling Services Network was awarded
Project Grant H8055483
worth $2,170,637
from the HRSA Office of Federal Assistance Management in April 2026 with work to be completed primarily in Philadelphia Pennsylvania United States.
The grant
has a duration of 1 year and
was awarded through assistance program 93.224 Health Center Program (Community Health Centers, Migrant Health Centers, Health Care for the Homeless, and Public Housing Primary Care).
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity Service Area Competition.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 4/20/26
Period of Performance
4/1/26
Start Date
3/31/27
End Date
Funding Split
$2.2M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$2.2M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to H8055483
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
H8055483
SAI Number
H8055483-3891183844
Award ID URI
SAI UNAVAILABLE
Awardee Classifications
Other
Awarding Office
75RJ00 HRSA Office of Federal Assistance Management
Funding Office
75RC00 HRSA BUREAU OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
Awardee UEI
TH4VW4AEXSL4
Awardee CAGE
147N0
Performance District
PA-90
Senators
Robert Casey
John Fetterman
John Fetterman
Modified: 4/20/26