SLED Opportunity · DELAWARE · DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
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RFP for operating high-need elementary School-Based Health Centers in Delaware, providing holistic health services to improve access and outcomes for underserved children.
The mission of the Division of Public Health is to protect and enhance the health of the people of Delaware. The Division accomplishes its mission by:• working together with others; • addressing issues that affect the health of Delawareans; • keeping track of the State’s health; • promoting positive lifestyles; • responding to critical health issues and disasters; • promoting the availability of health services.The accomplishment of this mission will facilitate the Division in realizing its vision of creating an environment in which people in Delaware can reach their full potential for a healthy life.In Delaware, all School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) operate under 18 Del. C. §3365 and §3571G. The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Public Health (DPH) and the local school board review service components based on the specific needs of each student population. These needs are identified through a needs assessment or a statement of need developed from school data. The services provided by each SBHC are determined through collaboration between the community, school district, and health care providers. Delaware’s SBHCs are staffed by multi-disciplinary teams of health professionals who take a holistic approach to addressing students’ physical, emotional, and behavioral health needs. SBHCs are funded through a mix of state funds, Medicaid reimbursement, and commercial insurance reimbursement, and they also rely on community partnerships, available federal grants, and in-kind support from schools and medical sponsors. Established more than 30 years ago, Delaware’s SBHC model provides a unique and important access point for children and youth to receive health care. The system emphasizes flexibility, local customization, coordination with primary care, fiscal stability, and a focus on serving the most underserved students and those with the poorest health outcomes. SBHCs have been shown to improve access to care, improve health outcomes, and reduce health disparities among school-aged children and adolescents.Please refer to Appendix B for additional details/requirements for the Scope of Services.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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