This grant contract funds The Gatehouse Hammond to operate a comprehensive “Non‑, Pre‑, During, Post Program” that supports women (including pregnant women and new mothers) seeking sobriety and improved maternal‑child health. The program offers 12‑step residential recovery, transportation to medical appointments, sexual‑health and nutrition education, and essential supplies such as food, diapers, and feminine hygiene products. Up to 24 existing beds plus 26 new beds and two infant‑room suites will be made available, with performance measured by service delivery KPIs and monthly reporting to the Lake County Health Department. The total award value is $25,000, paid in two installments conditioned on service milestones. The contract runs through the end of 2026 and includes standard compliance, indemnity, and termination provisions.
• Target population: Indiana‑resident women ≥ 18 y, including pregnant women/new mothers.
• Core services: residential recovery, medical‑appointment transport, education (sex, nutrition, substance‑use impacts), provision of food/diapers/tampons, speaker events, grocery trips.
• Funding: $25,000 maximum, split into two $12,500 payments tied to attendance milestones; all expenditures must comply with HIPAA, state open‑records, and equal‑opportunity rules.