Explanation
BACKGROUND:
The Office of CelebrateOne has been renewed for a grant award from the Franklin County Department of Jobs and Family Services to support the Health Equity Innovation initiative. The original grant award was made in 2021 and legislated via Ordinance 3217-2021. This ordinance is necessary to accept and appropriate the grant renewal funds in the amount of $121,008.11 for the period of August 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023 and assign a new grant number, to be determined, to allow for accurate financial tracking and reporting.
Since 2014, CelebrateOne has led the development and implementation of strategic community-based initiatives targeting the unacceptably high infant mortality rate in Franklin County. Infant deaths are higher in CelebrateOne priority neighborhoods and are fueled by long standing racial disparities, a lack of education, and limited resources and support.
To help achieve the goal of eradicating infant mortality in Columbus and Franklin County, CelebrateOne has adopted a new strategic plan that calls for deeper investments in racial equity, expanded efforts to address the social determinants of health, and a strong, connected health and social services system.
Franklin County has re-committed $121,008.11 towards the implementation of innovations in Health Equity to improve health and birth outcomes for mother and baby. Specifically, this funding will support the development of community-based care options that provide: prenatal, postpartum and pediatric care; alternative birthing options; doula, midwife and lactation consultant access; comprehensive dietary support and education; mentoring and counseling services; and connections to community-based resources.
FISCAL IMPACT: The Health Equity Innovation initiative is funded by the Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services as a reimbursement grant. This effort does not generate any revenue or require a City match. This ordinance allows for the acceptance and app...
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