The Children and Families Commission of Orange County has entered into an agreement with MOMS Orange County to provide prenatal home visitation services. The Commission has invested $720,000 in MOMS Orange County to provide these services to approximately 840 pregnant women. The agreement requires MOMS Orange County to reinvest any leveraged funds in Commission programs. The scope of work includes providing early outreach, home visitation, and supportive services to pregnant mothers for early prenatal care and promotion of healthy birth outcomes.
• The Commission's goal is to sustain and support programs despite declining funding capacity.
• The Commission is working to leverage strategies to secure additional funding.
• The agreement includes language that makes clear the responsibility of the contracted service providers to work in partnership with the Commission.
• The Commission will review and approve the vendor's annual work plan and budget.