Awarded vendors
- Mental Health America of Northwest Indiana
Description
This grant agreement funds the Infant Safe Sleep program in Lake County, Indiana, aiming to reduce infant mortality by educating at‑risk parents and caregivers and supplying safe‑sleep equipment. The grantee will provide classroom‑style education, professional development for child‑care and health‑care staff, and distribute portable cribs and sleep‑sacks. Performance is measured through participant counts, equipment distribution, and a target of 85 % of participants intending to use safe‑sleep practices. Funding of up to $65,000 is paid in four equal quarterly installments, with monthly reporting requirements and strict compliance with HIPAA, data‑protection, and non‑discrimination statutes.