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December 2011
Research and Evaluation Update Winter 2011
The October-December 2011 Research and Evaluation Quarterly Update is now available.
Posted 12/23/11
November 2011
July-September 2011 Issue of the Journal of Family Social Work Highlights Title XX
The July-September 2011 Issue of the Journal of Family Social Work 
is a special issue in which findings of Title XX interventions are highlighted! Congratulations OAPP!!!
Posted 11/17/11
September 2011
Preliminary Results of the FDA-funded Study Suggests Approximately 1.5-fold Increase in the Risk of Blood Clots for Women
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has informed the public that it has not yet reached a conclusion, but remains concerned, about the potential increased risk of blood clots with the use of drospirenone-containing birth control pills. FDA has completed its review of the two 2011 studies that evaluated the risk of blood clots for women who use drospirenone-containing birth control pills, previously mentioned in FDA's Drug Safety Communication issued on May 31, 2011, and is continuing its review of a separate FDA-funded study that evaluated the risk of blood clots in users of several different hormonal birth control products (contraceptives). Preliminary results of the FDA-funded study suggest an approximately 1.5-fold increase in the risk of blood clots for women who use drospirenone-containing birth control pills compared to users of other hormonal contraceptives. Learn more.
Posted 09/28/11
Research and Evaluation Update Summer 2011
The April-June 2011 Office of Population Affairs Research & Evaluation Update is now available on the OPA website! The Update is a web-based publication that includes summaries of recent OPA-supported research publications, summaries of other relevant recently published research articles, and research and evaluation updates from national organizations on a range of family planning topics. When available, links to abstracts in PubMed or full articles in open-access journals are provided.
Posted 09/01/11
2012 Family Planning Services Funding Opportunities
August 2011
The Office of Population Affairs, Office of Family Planning, announces the availability of Fiscal Year 2012 funds for Family Planning Services grants. For further information and to apply electronically, please visit Grants and Funding or www.grants.gov for this grant funding opportunity.
Posted on 08/22/11
Cost Sharing Eliminated for Insurance Coverage of Women's Preventive Services
Historic new guidelines that will enable women with private health insurance to obtain certain preventive health services, including contraception, at no cost, were announced on August 1st by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The HHS guidance, which implements a section of the Affordable Care Act, was developed after recommendations were provided to the Department by an expert panel of the independent Institute of Medicine. The new HHS guidelines require new health insurance plans to cover women's preventive services such as well-woman visits, breastfeeding support, domestic violence screening, and contraception without charging a co-payment, co-insurance or a deductible. New health plans will need to include these services without cost sharing for insurance policies with plan years beginning on or after August 1, 2012. The rules governing coverage of preventive services allow plans to use reasonable medical management to help define the nature of the covered service that apply to women's preventive services. View the IOM Report Brief (pdf, 460 kb).
Posted on 08/16/11
June 2011
OS/OASH Announces Public Health Advisor Positions
Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At the Department of Health and Human Services you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer and better for all Americans.
This position is located within the Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (OS/OASH). OASH is led by the Assistant Secretary for Health (ASH) who report directly to the Secretary and whose office includes the following components: Immediate Office of the ASH, the Office of the Surgeon General, the Office of HIV/AIDS Policy, the Office of Population Affairs, the Office Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition, the Office of Minority Health, the Office on Women's Health, the Office for Human Research Protections, the National Vaccine Program Office, the Office of Adolescent Health, the Office of Research Integrity, the President's Advisory Council on AIDS, the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, the Advisory on Committee for Blood Safety and Availability, and the Regional Health Administrators.
The mission of OASH is to protect and promote the public health of the Nation through policies and programs that apply science-based approaches that enable people to live healthier lives. OASH is a component of the Public Health Service (PHS) and its primary function is coordination of public health and science activities across HHS components. Specially, OASH is charged with leadership and development of policy recommendations "on population-based public health and science" and, at the direction of the Secretary, with coordination of initiatives that cut across various agencies and operating divisions of HHS in implementation of programs and policies at the convergence of public health and science.
The incumbents serves as an analyst in developing, monitoring, implementing, and evaluating current or projected complex, interdisciplinary public health programs involving governmental organizations and non-governmental organizations from multiple sectors at the community, State, and national levels. Develops and applies new or revised program methods, organizational structures, and technologies to carry out program objectives. Analyzes public health policies, operations, products, and services.
The announcements close on July 28, 2010. For more information refer to job announcement HHS-OS-02-2010-0022 [html] for Grades 9-11 or HHS-OS-02-2010-0018 [html] for Grades 12-13. You can also visit www.usajobs.gov to search by announcement numbers.
Posted on 06/26/2011
OPA Announces Anticipated Availability of Funds for Embryo Donation and/or Adoption Cooperative Agreement Projects
The Office of Population Affairs announces the availability of approximately $1.7 million of FY 2011 funding for 4 to 8 cooperative agreements related to frozen embryo donation and/or adoption. The cooperative agreements will fund projects that increase the public awareness of embryo donation/adoption or which provide services that facilitate embryo donation/adoption for individuals or couples. For more information download the attachment, visit www.grants.gov or www.grantsolutions.gov. (html) (pdf, 104 kb)
Posted on 06/06/11
April 2011
January – March 2011 OPA Research & Evaluation Update Now Available
The OPA Research & Evaluation Update is a web-based publication that includes summaries of recent OPA-supported research publications, summaries of other relevant recently published research articles, and research and evaluation updates from national organizations. OPA Research & Evaluation Update: (pdf, 80 kb)
Posted on 04/01/11
March 2011
New Program Instruction: Title X Grantee Compliance with Grant Requirements and Applicable Federal and State Law, including State Reporting Laws
The Office of Population Affairs releases new Program Instruction to provide guidance to Title X Family Planning service grantees regarding Compliance with Grant Requirements and Applicable Federal and State Law, including State Reporting Laws. There are three documents that accompany OPA 11-01. Title X grantee staff should be fully aware of the content included in each of these documents, and have policies, procedures, and training in place to ensure compliance with all provisions included in OPA Program Instruction 11-01, as well as the other documents. (OPA 06-01) (OPA 99-1) (Provision of Abortion-Related Services in Family Planning Services Projects)
Posted on 3/10/11
January 2011
Now Available – MMWR Contraceptive Methods Available to Patients of Office-Based Physicians and Title X Clinics
View report
Posted on 1/14/11
FDA Vaccine Update
FDA approves the vaccine Gardasil for the prevention of anal cancer and associated precancerous lesions due to human papillomavirus (HPV) types 6, 11, 16, and 18 in people ages 9 through 26 years.
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm237941.htm
Posted on 1/13/11
OPA Research & Evaluation Update Now Available
The September to December 2010 OPA Research & Evaluation Update is now available. This web-based publication includes summaries of recent OPA-supported research publications, summaries of other relevant recently published research articles, and research and evaluation updates from national organizations. OPA Research & Evaluation Update: (pdf, 112 kb)
Posted on 1/11/11
December 2010
Happy Birthday Title X!
December 24, 2010 marks 40 years since the Title X Family Planning program was signed into law. Forty years later, the mission of the program and its essential role in improving the health and economic well-being of individuals and families remains as compelling. Thank you to all family planning providers for your hard work and commitment in helping men and women achieve their reproductive goals by providing high quality and affordable Title X family planning services!
Posted on 12/23/10
MMWR Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, 2010
New STD Guidelines! This MMWR report updates previous guidelines for the treatment of persons who have or are at risk for getting STDs. View report
Posted on 12/17/10
Reproductive Health and Healthy People 2020
OPA has published a companion piece to Healthy People 2020 entitled Reproductive Health and Healthy People 2020. We've reviewed the 580 objectives included in Healthy People 2020 and highlighted 62 objectives that most directly address reproductive health. This publication is intended to assist family planning and other reproductive health professionals as they plan for the future reproductive healthcare needs of the nation.
Posted on 12/06/10
November 2010
Obama Administration to Commemorate World AIDS Day
On Wednesday, December 1st, Obama Administration officials and leaders in the AIDS community will speak at a World AIDS Day event at the White House to reflect on the lessons learned and the path forward in the fight against HIV and AIDS in the United States and around the world. The White House World AIDS Day Event will include keynote remarks as well as a panel discussion with HIV/AIDS researchers and advocates. To view a live stream of this event visit AIDS.gov. The White House also released a World AIDS Day Presidential Proclamation.
Posted on 11/30/10
October 2010
OPA Awards the Clinical Training Center for Family Planning Cooperative Agreement
The Office of Population Affairs announces the award of a five-year cooperative agreement to the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Nursing and its grant partner, Development Systems, Inc. (the Region VII Title X Family Planning Training Center) to continue the Clinical Training Center for Family Planning (CTCFP). The focus of the Clinical Training Center is to build capacity in the nation's federally funded family planning clinics through health care provider education, skill-building and ongoing support. Since its inception in 2006, the "CTCFP" has trained 218 Title X health care providers from across the US as family planning preceptors. CTCFP has convened two national clinical conferences attended by more than 900 nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants and nurse midwives. Through this award, the UMKC School of Nursing and Development Systems, Inc. will continue to provide high quality, needs-based professional education programs and facilitate networking and technical support over the next five years.
Posted on 10/04/10
OPA Issues the "Integration of HIV/AIDS Testing and Prevention Services in Title X Family Planning Projects" Supplemental Grant Awards
The Office of Population Affairs (OPA) recently issued 83 supplemental grant awards for the integration of HIV/AIDS testing and prevention services in Title X family planning service projects. These competitively awarded grant supplements are funded through Title X and the Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) and align with the National HIV/AIDS Strategy. The MAI funds will support projects in communities where racial and ethnic minorities are under-served or disproportionately impacted by HIV/AIDS.
The 83 HIV Integration projects were awarded to 41 Title X family planning services grantees. Through these projects, testing will be available in 478 clinics, located in 34 states, U.S. jurisdictions or commonwealths, and the District of Columbia. The purpose of the supplemental grants is to integrate HIV/AIDS prevention activities in Title X clinical service projects by expanding the availability of onsite HIV testing, counseling and related HIV referral services with a focus on implementing the 2006 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) "Revised Recommendations for HIV Testing of Adults, Adolescents, and Pregnant Women in Health-Care Settings." The projects aim to reduce barriers to implementing CDC's recommendations to make voluntary HIV screening a routine part of medical care for all patients.
Posted on 10/04/10
Highlights from the Second National Title X Family Planning Clinical Conference
St. Louis, Missouri, was the site of the second biennial national Title X clinical conference, sponsored by the Clinical Training Center for Family Planning. Over 500 health care professionals working in Title X clinics around the country attended this clinically focused three day conference which was broad in scope, rich in substance, ambitious in reach and grounded in science. The conference featured expert panel question and answer sessions, scientific posters, lectures and small interactive and hands-on skills sessions, expert speakers presented the latest evidence regarding clinical family planning practice. The conference welcomed Marilyn Keefe, MPH, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Population Affairs and Susan Moskosky, MN, WHNP, Director, Office of Family Planning, who provided opening remarks and a clinical Title X update to the audience. An acknowledgement to all the hard work clinicians provide in Title X was celebrated with a Happy 40th Birthday Title X reception.
Posted on 10/04/10
September 2010
DHHS Office of the Secretary announces OASH name change to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Health
On August 31, 2010, the Secretary of Health and Human Services announced in the Federal Register that the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) is now the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (ASH). The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Health is comprised of 12 core public health offices and the Commissioned Corps, a uniformed service of more than 6,500 health professionals who serve at HHS and other federal agencies. For further information please visit the ASH website.
Posted on 09/07/10
CMS publishes the final rule on its Electronic Health Record Incentive Program
CMS published the final rule on its Electronic Health Record Incentive Program on July 28, 2010. This rule implements the provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and provides many of the parameters and requirements for the Medicare & Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs. These regulations are effective on September 27, 2010. A copy of the final rule and many related fact sheets and other tools and documents are available at the CMS website.
Posted on 09/07/10
CDC issues the U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, 2010
For the first time, CDC is issuing a set of recommendations for U.S. health care professionals to use when providing family planning counseling and services. The U. S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, 2010, provides guidance on whether women and men with particular medical conditions or physical characteristics can safely use certain methods of contraception. Source: MMWR 2010;59(RR04):1–6. More information and a copy of the U.S. MEC is available at the CDC website.
Posted on 09/07/10
August 2010
OS/OASH Announces Public Health Advisor Positions
Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At the Department of Health and Human Services you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer and better for all Americans.
This position is located within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (OS/OASH). OASH is led by the Assistant Secretary for Health (ASH) who report directly to the Secretary and whose office includes the following components: Immediate Office of the ASH, the Office of the Surgeon General, the Office of HIV/AIDS Policy, the Office of Population Affairs, the Office Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition, the Office of Minority Health, the Office on Women's Health, the Office for Human Research Protections, the National Vaccine Program Office, the Office of Adolescent Health, the Office of Research Integrity, the President's Advisory Council on AIDS, the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, the Advisory on Committee for Blood Safety and Availability, and the Regional Health Administrators.
The mission of OASH is to protect and promote the public health of the Nation through policies and programs that apply science-based approaches that enable people to live healthier lives. OASH is a component of the Public Health Service (PHS) and its primary function is coordination of public health and science activities across HHS components. Specially, OASH is charged with leadership and development of policy recommendations "on population-based public health and science" and, at the direction of the Secretary, with coordination of initiatives that cut across various agencies and operating divisions of HHS in implementation of programs and policies at the convergence of public health and science.
The incumbents serves as an analyst in developing, monitoring, implementing, and evaluating current or projected complex, interdisciplinary public health programs involving governmental organizations and non-governmental organizations from multiple sectors at the community, State, and national levels. Develops and applies new or revised program methods, organizational structures, and technologies to carry out program objectives. Analyzes public health policies, operations, products, and services.
The announcements close on July 28, 2010. For more information refer to job announcement HHS-OS-02-2010-0022 for Grades 9-11 or HHS-OS-02-2010-0018 for Grades 12-13. You can also visit www.usajobs.gov to search by announcement numbers.
Posted on 07/26/10
2011 Family Planning Services Funding Opportunities
The Office of Population Affairs, Office of Family Planning, announces the availability of Fiscal Year 2011 funds for Family Planning Services grants. For further information and to apply electronically, please visit Grants & Solutions or https://www.grantsolutions.gov for this grant funding opportunity.
Posted on 07/23/10
July 2010
OS/OASH Announces Public Health Advisor Positions
Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At the Department of Health and Human Services you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer and better for all Americans.
This position is located within the Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (OS/OASH). OASH is led by the Assistant Secretary for Health (ASH) who report directly to the Secretary and whose office includes the following components: Immediate Office of the ASH, the Office of the Surgeon General, the Office of HIV/AIDS Policy, the Office of Population Affairs, the Office Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition, the Office of Minority Health, the Office on Women's Health, the Office for Human Research Protections, the National Vaccine Program Office, the Office of Adolescent Health, the Office of Research Integrity, the President's Advisory Council on AIDS, the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, the Advisory on Committee for Blood Safety and Availability, and the Regional Health Administrators.
The mission of OASH is to protect and promote the public health of the Nation through policies and programs that apply science-based approaches that enable people to live healthier lives. OASH is a component of the Public Health Service (PHS) and its primary function is coordination of public health and science activities across HHS components. Specially, OASH is charged with leadership and development of policy recommendations "on population-based public health and science" and, at the direction of the Secretary, with coordination of initiatives that cut across various agencies and operating divisions of HHS in implementation of programs and policies at the convergence of public health and science.
The incumbents serves as an analyst in developing, monitoring, implementing, and evaluating current or projected complex, interdisciplinary public health programs involving governmental organizations and non-governmental organizations from multiple sectors at the community, State, and national levels. Develops and applies new or revised program methods, organizational structures, and technologies to carry out program objectives. Analyzes public health policies, operations, products, and services.
The announcements close on July 28, 2010. For more information refer to job announcement HHS-OS-02-2010-0022 [html] for Grades 9-11 or HHS-OS-02-2010-0018 [html] for Grades 12-13. You can also visit www.usajobs.gov to search by announcement numbers.
Posted on 06/26/2011
May 2010
U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, 2010
U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, 2010 (US MEC) is now available online as an "early release" MMWR Recommendations and Reports. The document can be accessed on CDC's MMWR website and the Division of Reproductive Health website.
Posted on 05/28/10
DHHS Announces New DASPA
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Marilyn J. Keefe, M.P.H., as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Population Affairs (DASPA). Ms. Keefe's wealth of professional experience in the field of public health policy will serve her well in this position. As Deputy Assistant Secretary, she will manage operations and activities of the Office of Population Affairs (OPA) and its components, coordinate long-range planning; and guide program development.
Ms. Keefe joins OASH after having most recent recently served as the Director of Reproductive Health Programs for the National Partnership for Women & Families, an organization which promotes women's health issues, access to affordable health care, and workplace fairness. Previously, Ms. Keefe served for 13 years as Vice President for Public Policy at the National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association. Prior to joining NFPRHA, Ms. Keefe worked at HHS as a program analyst for four years, with special emphasis on the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Ms. Keefe earned a Master's Degree in Public Health with a concentration in population dynamics from Johns Hopkins University in 1993; a Master's in Public Policy degree from the University of Chicago in 1986; and a B.A. in English from Columbia University in 1980.
Posted on 05/27/10
April 2010
HHS Announces $4 Million for New Adolescent Family Life Demonstration Care Services Grants
The Office of Populations Affairs of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced evaluation-intensive Adolescent Family Life (AFL) Care Demonstration Grants totaling $4 million over five years based on performance and availability of funds.
Posted on 04/14/10
Office of Adolescent Health Funding Opportunity
The Office of Adolescent Health (OAH) and the Administration on Children, Youth and Families have released the Teenage Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) Program Tier 2 and Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) Funding Opportunity Announcement. This announcement is for development and demonstration of promising teenage pregnancy models. To learn more about this funding opportunity, please visit the OAH web site at http://www.hhs.gov/ophs/oah
Posted on 04/09/10
Funding Opportunity
Office of Adolescent Health (OAH) has released the Teenage Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) Program Tier 1 Funding Opportunity Announcement. This announcement is for the replication of evidence-based teenage pregnancy models. To learn more about this funding opportunity, please visit the OAH web site at http://www.hhs.gov/ophs/oah
Posted on 04/02/10
OPA Announces the Availability of Approximately $11.5 million for Integration of HIV/AIDS Testing and Prevention Services in Title X Family Planning Projects
The Office of Population Affairs (OPA), Office of Family Planning (OFP) announces the availability of approximately $11.5 million of Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 funds for competitive supplemental grants to Title X-funded service grantees. These supplemental grant awards are for HIV/AIDS prevention activities that will expand on-site HIV testing and related HIV-referral services integrated with family planning services, through incorporation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) "Revised Recommendations for HIV Testing of Adults, Adolescents, and Pregnant Women in Health-Care Settings" (2006). The due date for submission is June 1, 2010. For more information, please download the announcement: [pdf]
Posted on 04/01/10
OPA Announces the Availability of Approximately $500,000 - $700,000 for One Family Planning Clinical Training Cooperative Agreement
The Office of Population Affairs (OPA), Office of Family Planning (OFP) announces the availability of funds for one cooperative agreement to establish and operate a family planning clinical training center that will serve Title X service delivery projects nationally. The successful applicant will be responsible for the design, development, implementation and evaluation of a training program that includes two components: (1) Training of clinical preceptors to work in Title X family planning service projects; and (2) conducting a national clinical training meeting every other year of the project. The purpose of this family planning clinical training cooperative agreement is to ensure that health care practitioners providing services in Title X-funded service projects have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to provide effective, high quality family planning clinical services. The due date for submission is June 1, 2010. For more information, please download the announcement: [pdf]
Posted on 04/01/10
Clinical Family Planning Training Center Cooperative Agreement Technical Assistance Conference Call
The Office of Family Planning will conduct a technical assistance conference call for potential applicants interested in applying for the 2010 Family Planning Clinical Training Cooperative Agreement. The purpose of the call is to provide useful information to all organizations interested in applying for this cooperative agreement. Individual applications will not be discussed.
Scheduled Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 1:30PM – 3:00PM Eastern Time
Dial-in number: 1-800-988-9671 Passcode: FAMILY PLANN
Information Sheet: [pdf]
Announcement: [pdf]
Presentation Materials:[pdf] [ppt]
Posted on 04/01/10
March 2010
Winter 2010 OPA Research & Evaluation Update Now Available
The Winter 2010 OPA Research & Evaluation Update is now available. This web-based publication includes summaries of recent OPA-supported research publications, summaries of other relevant recently published research articles, and research and evaluation updates from national organizations.
OPA Research & Evaluation Update: [pdf]
Posted on 03/08/10
February 2010
HHS Announces New Acting Director for the Office of Population Affairs
Susan Moskosky, MS, RNC, is the new Acting Director for the Office of Population Affairs (OPA). She dually serves as Director of OPA's Office of Family Planning. Since 2001, Ms. Moskosky has provided outstanding leadership in guiding the Title X Family Planning Program nationwide, and in collaboration with the ten HHS regional offices.
In that capacity, she administered programs that provide access to contraceptive services, supplies and information. In 2008, the Title X program provided services to more than five million individuals, 90 percent of whom had family incomes at or below 200 percent of the Federal poverty level.
Her strong commitment to prevention has been instrumental in integrating HIV prevention services into Title X family planning clinics, enabling hundreds of thousands of individuals to know their status each year and ensuring that those who are found to be HIV positive are referred for needed care and treatment.
Ms. Moskosky began her federal career as a Regional Program Consultant for Family Planning in HHS Region VII, Kansas City, where she also served as the Region VII Women's Health Coordinator. She is a certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner who spent the first 15 years of her professional career providing family planning, prenatal, and other preventive health services, as well as educating nurse practitioner students. She was the Director of one of the five original Title X-funded Women's Health Care Advanced Nurse Practitioner programs at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.
Posted on 02/19/10
January 2010
The National Plan for Action is Now Available for Review and Public Comment
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Minority Health is seeking public input from communities across the country on the proposed National Plan for Action. The Plan captures the status of health disparities in our country and proposes 20 strategies for their elimination. It is available online for public comment through February 12, 2010 and can be accessed directly at: http://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/npa/images/plan/printplan.html. More information about the public comment process can be found at: http://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/npa/templates/browse.aspx?lvl=1&lvlID=31
Posted on 01/13/10
2009 and prior
Family Planning Annual Report - 2008 Final Report
The Family Planning Annual Report for 2008: [pdf] [html]
Posted on 12/24/09
Family Planning Annual Report - 2007 Final Report (Re-issued December 2009 with Errata Sheet)
The Family Planning Annual Report for 2007: [pdf] [html]
Posted on 12/24/09
Evaluation Report Now Available
Analysis of the Effectiveness of Title X Family Planning Providers' Use of the 340B Drug Pricing Program
The Office of Family Planning (OFP) within the Office of Population Affairs (OPA), contracted with The Lewin Group and the Guttmacher Institute to better understand the facilitators and barriers, as well as benefits and drawbacks, to Title X providers' participation in the 340B and Prime Vendor programs. The study aimed to help OPA/OFP understand the many issues contributing to Title X providers' experiences using these programs, along with alternative methods available for achieving pharmaceutical discounts. The analysis can be accessed here. Learn about "Tips on How to Begin Making the Most of 340B and Prime Vendor".
Posted on 12/18/09
Evaluation Report Now Available
Assessment of Strategies for Providing Culturally Competent Care in Title X Family Planning Clinics
The OPA Office of Family Planning (OFP) within the Office of Population Affairs (OPA), contracted with Altarum Institute to evaluate strategies for providing culturally competent care in Title X-supported family planning clinics. This assessment is critical for OFP, as efforts to improve cultural and linguistic competency directly address the Department of Health and Human Services' priority to eliminate disparities in health status, health care access, and quality as well as to promote preventive health practices to improve the overall health outcomes for all. The assessment can be accessed here.
Posted on 12/18/09
Fall 2009 OPA Research & Evaluation Update Now
Available The Fall 2009 OPA Research & Evaluation Update is now available. This web-based publication includes summaries of recent OPA-supported research publications and presentations, summaries of other relevant recently published research articles, and research and evaluation updates from federal agencies and national organizations. OPA Research & Evaluation Update: http://www.hhs.gov/opa/pubs/final-opa-r-and-e-update-fall-2009.pdf
Posted on 12/3/09
New Program Instruction: 2009 H1N1 Vaccinations in Title X Family Planning Projects
The Office of Population Affairs releases new Program Instruction to provide guidance to Title X Family Planning service grantees regarding the provision of the 2009 H1N1 vaccination.
Posted on 11/04/09
HHS Awards Three New Cooperative Agreements for Family Planning Research
The Office of Population Affairs (OPA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, announces three awards of new Family Planning Research Cooperative Agreements, totaling $800,000. [pdf][txt]
Posted on 10/25/09
Healthy People 2020 Objectives Now Available for Review and Public Comment
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion has posted the proposed Healthy People 2020 objectives online. Objectives for all focus areas can be accessed at: http://www.healthypeople.gov/. The proposed Family Planning objectives can be accessed directly at: http://www.healthypeople.gov/hp2020/Objectives/TopicArea.aspx?id=21&TopicArea=Family%20Planning.
HHS is seeking public input from communities across the country on the proposed Healthy People 2020 objectives and will be accepting public comments about the proposed objectives online beginning October 30, 2009 and continuing through December 2009. More information about the public comment process, can be found at: http://www.healthypeople.gov/hp2020/comments/default.asp.
Posted on 10/23/09
Dr. Diana Schneider has joined OPA as the new Director of the Office of Research and Evaluation (ORE).
Dr. Diana Schneider has joined OPA as the new Director of the Office of Research and Evaluation (ORE). She is responsible for oversight of research and evaluation activities supported by the Title X Family Planning program and the Title XX Adolescent Family Life program and related special initiatives. Dr. Schneider has twenty years of experience in the field of public health, the last twelve of which have been with the federal government. Dr. Schneider received her Doctorate of Public Health in Epidemiology from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and her Master of Arts in Latin American Studies from the University of Texas at Austin. She is a Commissioned Officer in the United States Public Health Service.
Posted on 10/13/09
HHS Awards One New Cooperative Agreement for Family Planning Male Training Center
The Office of Population Affairs announces the award of a new Title X Family Planning training cooperative agreement for a Family Planning Male Training Center (FPMTC). The training center award was made to the Family Planning Council, Inc. of Philadelphia, PA to focus on family planning and reproductive health information, education and clinical services targeting males. The purpose of this project is to provide training support to Title X-funded grantees so they have the knowledge and skills to effectively provide family planning and reproductive health information and services to males. The Family Planning Male Training Center has a project period of three years (2009 – 2012).
Posted on 10/02/09
HHS Awards Three New Cooperative Agreements for Family Planning Research
The Office of Population Affairs (OPA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, announces three awards of new Family Planning Research Cooperative Agreements, totaling $800,000. [pdf][txt]
New Funding Opportunity for Research Project Grant Applications
The Office of Population Affairs (OPA) announces a new funding opportunity announcement for family planning service delivery improvement research. The purpose of this funding announcement is to encourage applied research attention to the following areas: 1) Clinic Efficiency Models; 2) Service Integration; and 3) Targeted Populations. The funding announcement is available on www.grants.gov under funding opportunity number PAR-08-999. OPA intends to make available approximately $750,000 to support 3-4 new grants for a project period of up to three years. The deadline for applications submitted though grants.gov is: January 15, 2010.
The full announcement can be found on the OPA website at: http://www.hhs.gov/opa/news/sdi_032508.pdf
OPA Awards Three New Family Planning Service Delivery Improvement Research Grants
The Office of Populations Affairs of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the award of three new Family Planning Service Delivery Improvement Research Grants. For more information, please see news release.
Summer 2009 OPA Research & Evaluation Update Now Available
The Summer 2009 OPA Research & Evaluation Update is now available. The Update includes summaries of recent OPA-supported research publications and presentations, summaries of other relevant recently published research articles, and research and evaluation updates from federal agencies and national organizations.
OPA Research & Evaluation Update: [pdf]
OASH grantees may visit the GrantSolutions.gov system to electronically manage their grant portfolio.
OPA Announces Two New Public Health Analyst Positions
The candidates selected for this position will serve as Public Health Analysts within Office of Population Affairs (OPA), Office of Adolescent Pregnancy Programs (OAPP) in Rockville, Maryland. For more information refer to the job announcement [html] or visit www.usajobs.gov.
Posted on 7/17/09
Family Planning - Family Planning Male Training Center Technical Assistance Conference Call
The Office of Family Planning will conduct a technical assistance conference call for potential applicants interested in applying for the 2009 Family Planning Male Training Center funding opportunity. Scheduled Date: Thursday 9 July 2009 at 1 PM Eastern Time. Dial-in number: 888-323-9891 Passcode: Family Planning [ppt]
Posted on 6/30/09
Spring 2009 OPA Research & Evaluation Update Now Available
The Spring 2009 OPA Research & Evaluation Update is now available. This web-based publication includes summaries of recent OPA-supported research publications and presentations, summaries of other relevant recently published research articles, and research and evaluation updates from federal agencies and national organizations. OPA Research & Evaluation Update: [pdf] [html]
Posted on 6/15/09
OPA Announces the Availability of Funds for the Family Planning Male Training Cooperative Agreement
The Office of Population Affairs (OPA), Office of Family Planning (OFP) has issued an announcement for the availability of funding for the Family Planning Male Training Cooperative Agreement. The Announcement is for one award, ranging from $400,000 - $500,000 for up to three (3) years. The announcement seeks proposals from public and private not-for-profit entities to establish a training center with specific focus on Family Planning and Reproductive Health information, education and clinical services targeting males. For further information, refer to the full text of the award term and condition [html] or visit www.grants.gov.
Posted on 6/09/09
Review of Family Planning Program Released by the Institute of Medicine
On May 26, 2009, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released "A Review of the HHS Family Planning Program: Mission, Management, and Measurement of Results." Findings in the report are largely positive, and the report also identifies areas where there are opportunities to strengthen the program in meaningful ways. Included in the report is the recommendation that family planning be re-established as a core value in public health practice, and the report urges DHHS and Congress to support the Title X program as a leading voice for the nation's family planning effort. The full report [pdf] [html] is available for viewing.
Posted on 6/3/09
Report of Second Healthy People 2010 Progress Review on Family Planning Now Available
A report summarizing the second Healthy People 2010 progress review on family planning is now available on the Healthy People Web site at www.healthypeople.gov. The report includes an update on the data trends, a summary of key challenges and current strategies, and suggestions for next steps to enable further progress toward achieving the objectives. The report is available to download: [pdf]
Posted on 4/2/09
OPA Announces the Availability of Funds for the Embryo Donation and/or Adoption Awareness Program
The Office of Population Affairs announces the availability of funds for cooperative agreements under the Embryo Donation and/or Adoption Awareness program. The purpose of this funding is to increase the public's awareness of the use of frozen embryos as a family building alternative. The maximum amount of funding that will be considered for a single application under this announcement is $500,000. There is no minimum amount which can be requested. The deadline for applications is Monday, June 22, 2009. Applications for this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) may be obtained through Grants.gov at http://www.grants.gov. For more information, please download the announcement: [pdf]
Posted on 3/30/09
OPA Announces the Availability of Funds for Family Planning Research
The Office of Population Affairs announces the availability of funds for cooperative agreements for Family Planning Research. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to obtain data or research-based information which can be used to help improve the delivery of family planning services. The deadline for applications is May 26, 2009. Applications for this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be obtained through Grants.gov at http://www.grants.gov. For more information, please download the announcement: [pdf]
The announcement can be found here.
Posted on 3/30/09
OPA is on Twitter.com
You can now follow OPA on Twitter. Visit http://twitter.com/opa1 to join.
Posted on 3/3/09
First Issue of OPA Research & Evaluation Update Now Available
The Office of Population Affairs, Office of Research and Evaluation has developed the first issue of the quarterly OPA Research & Evaluation Update. This web-based publication includes summaries of recently published OPA-supported research, summaries of other relevant recently published research articles, and research and evaluation updates from federal agencies and national organizations.
Download the first issue of the quarterly OPA Research & Evaluation Update: [pdf]
Posted on 2/20/09
2009 Family Planning Services Funding Opportunities
The Office of Population Affairs, Office of Family Planning, announces the availability of Fiscal Year 2009 funds for Family Planning Services grants. For further information and to apply electronically, please visit http://www.hhs.gov/opa/grants/index.html.
Posted on 8/15/08
Family Planning Services Technical Assistance Conference Calls
The Office of Family Planning will conduct several technical assistance conference calls for potential applicants interested in applying for the 2009 Family Planning Services funding opportunities. Scheduled Date: November 5, 2008 at 2PM Eastern Time. Dial-in number: 877-597-8933 Passcode: Family Planning
Information Sheet: [pdf]
Presentation Materials: [ppt]
Listen to Podcast: [mp3] [pdf]
Posted on 10/20/08
HHS Awards Grants for Frozen Embryo Donation/Adoption Awareness
The Office of Population Affairs (OPA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the award of five new Embryo Donation/Adoption Awareness Grants totaling $2.18 million. The projects are part of a public awareness campaign to educate Americans about the existence of frozen embryos available for donation and or adoption. For more information, please download the press release: [pdf]
Posted on 10/15/08
OAPP Announces a New Acting Director
Alicia Richmond Scott has been appointed as the Acting Director for the Office of Adolescent Pregnancy Programs (OAPP). Ms. Scott also serves as a Public Health Analyst with OAPP. She has worked in the Office of Population Affairs (OPA) for more than 10 years where she monitors AFL prevention and care demonstration grants. In addition to her project officer responsibilities, she provides policy and program development in areas such as teen pregnancy and reproductive health to the office and leads the annual grantee conferences and evaluation projects. Ms. Scott received her Masters degree in Social Work from Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Posted on 10/8/08
HHS Awards Four New Adolescent Family Life (AFL) Prevention Demonstration Grants
The Office of Populations Affairs of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the award of four new Adolescent Family Life (AFL) Prevention Demonstration Grants totaling $2.8 million. For more information, please download the news release: [pdf]
Posted on 9/26/08
New Funding Opportunity for Research Project Grant Applications
Between fiscal years 2005-2007, the Office of Population Affairs (OPA) made a series of research awards through two standing announcements-one for Title X Service Delivery Improvement research and one for Title XX Adolescent Family Life research. These announcements invited and funded research proposals, on an annual basis, for three years. A new Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) - PAR-08-999 - is posted on http://www.Grants.gov. Under this FOA, OPA intends to make available approximately $750,000 to support 3-4 new grants in the years 2008, 2009, and 2010. The next submission deadlines are January 15, 2009 and 2010.
Posted on 9/22/08
Male Family Planning Research Cooperative Agreement Technical Assistance Conference Call
The Office of Family Planning will be conducting a technical assistance conference call for potential applicants interested in applying for the 2008 Male Family Planning Research Cooperative Agreement funding opportunity. Scheduled Date: 16 July at 1PM Eastern Time. Dial-in Number: 877-597-8933, Passcode: 8066815
Presentation Materials: [ppt]
OPA Announces the Availability of Approximately $1.5 million for the Male Family Planning Research Cooperative Agreements
The Office of Population Affairs announces the availability of funds to test a comprehensive service delivery model and evaluate its effectiveness and replicability in Title X clinics. OPA is requesting applications from public and private non-profit organizations that are interested in participating in a multi-site research study testing a comprehensive family planning delivery model for males. OPA expects to make new awards to five project sites with a first year award of $225,000 and one coordinating center with a first year award of $375,000. FY2008 funds will be awarded to funded projects for a period of up to five years. The due date for submission is July 25, 2008. For more information, please download the announcement: [pdf]
OPA Announces the Availability of Approximately $1.5 million for Natural Family Planning Research Grants
The Office of Population Affairs announces the availability of funds to strengthen the evidence base for NFP practices through the study of social and cultural factors that influence NFP use and document its effectiveness in preventing unintended pregnancies. OPA is requesting applications from public and private non-profit organizations, including community-based organizations. OPA expects to make new awards to five to ten projects sites with annual awards from $150,000 to $200,000. FY2008 funds will be awarded to funded projects for a period of up to three years. The due date for submission is July 25, 2008. For more information, please download the announcement: [pdf]
Family Planning Regional Training Technical Assistance Conference Call
The Office of Family Planning will be conducting a technical assistance conference call for potential applicants interested in applying for the 2008 Family Planning Training funding opportunity. Scheduled Date: June 4, 2008 at 2PM Eastern Time. Dial-in number: 877-597-8933, Passcode: TECH ASST
Information Sheet: [pdf]
Presentation Materials: [ppt]
OPA Announces the Availability of Approximately $4.7 million for Family Planning Regional General Training and Technical Assistance Projects
The Office of Population Affairs announces the availability of funds to establish and operate one general training and technical assistance project in each of the ten Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Public Health Service (PHS) Regions. The purpose of the family planning general training program is to ensure that all levels of personnel working in Title X family planning service projects have the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the effective delivery of high quality family planning services. The due date for submission is June 30, 2008. For more information, please download the announcement: [pdf]
HHS Announces the Availability of $15.4 million for Expanded Title X Family Planning Services
The Office of Population Affairs announces the availability of supplemental expansion funds for the purpose of expanding clinical family planning services through existing family planning services grant projects funded under Title X of the Public Health service Act. This is anticipated to result in additional services to populations in need of services, particularly low-income individuals who are not currently accessing services.
OPA Posts a New Funding Opportunity Announcement for 4 to 5 Cooperative Agreements in the Embryo Donation and/or Adoption Public Awareness Campaign
The purpose of the 3 year agreement is to continue to educate Americans about the existence of frozen embryos (resulting from in-vitro fertilization) which may be available for adoption. Grant awards will range from $350,000 to $500,000. For more information please download the Request for Proposals: [pdf] [txt]. The application deadline is June 16, 2008.
New Funding Opportunity for Research Project Grant Applications
The Office of Populations Affairs (OPA) has posted a new funding opportunity for Research Project Grant (R01) applications from organizations that propose to conduct relevant studies which will promote improvements in the delivery of services in the Title X family planning program administered by the Office of Family Planning in OPA. The purpose of this grant announcement is to encourage applied research attention to the following areas: 1) Clinic Efficiency Models; 2) Service Integration; and 3) Targeted Populations. For more information, please download the announcement: [pdf] [txt]
OASH Discontinues Use of the Federal Register to Announce Funding Opportunities
Effective immediately, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH), Office of Grants Management will no longer publish information about new competitive grant funding opportunities in the Federal Register. To obtain information about current grant funding opportunities, grantee organizations may visit GrantSolutions.gov where you will be able to view the opportunities and submit applications electronically. If you are a new applicant organization, that has never had a grantee relationship with a grant program serviced by the OASH Grants Management Office, then please visit Grants.gov where you will be able to view the opportunities and submit applications electronically.
Title X Family Planning Provider Database
The Title X Family Planning database provides the ability to search for Family Planning providers in your area.
AIDS.gov Website
The Department of Health and Human Services has launched a new website, AIDS.gov. This website serves as an informational gateway to Federal domestic HIV/AIDS information, programs, and resources. AIDS.gov is designed to help you, the user, locate the information you need regarding HIV/AIDS quickly and easily.
4Parents.gov
Parents can have a strong, positive influence on the decisions their teens make about risk behaviors. 4Parents.gov and a "Parents, Speak Up!" guide provide parents with the information and tools they need to start those sensitive conversations that will help their teens make the healthiest choices. "Teen Chat" is a similar guide for teens.
HHS announces new Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Population Affairs
Susan Orr, Ph.d., was appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary for Population Affairs (DASPA) on February 3, 2008. Dr. Orr was first appointed as the Acting DASPA on October 15, 2007. In this position, Dr. Orr advises the Assistant Secretary for Health on issues regarding population affairs, and is responsible for carrying out the provisions of the Family Planning and Adolescent Family Life (AFL) programs authorized by Title X and Title XX of the Public Health Service Act.
Since May 14, 2001, Dr. Orr previously served as the Associate Commissioner of the Children's Bureau, in the Administration on Children, Youth and Families and under the Assistant Secretary of the Administration of Children and Families, at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Prior to joining the Bush Administration, Dr. Orr was the Senior Director for Social Policy at the Family Research Council; prior to that she served as Director of the Center for Social Policy at the Reason Public Policy Institute. Dr. Orr previously served at the Administration on Children, Youth and Families during 1992-98 as a Special Assistant to the Commissioner, and as a Child Welfare Program Specialist at the National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect.
Dr. Orr received her bachelor's degree in politics at the University of Dallas; both her M.A. and Ph.D. in government are from the Claremont Graduate School. She has published in the fields of political philosophy, American government, and child and family policy, in both academic and general audience publications.
OPA Announces New Funding Opportunity for Adolescent Family Life Prevention Programs
The Office of Population Affairs announces the availability of funds for new prevention demonstration grants through the Adolescent Family Life program. These grants will assist projects to develop, implement and evaluate multi-site primary abstinence education programs targeting youth ages 12-18 with "enriched" program models. For more information, please download the announcement: [pdf]
Family Planning Services Technical Assistance Conference Calls
The Office of Family Planning will conduct several technical assistance conference calls for potential applicants interested in applying for the 2008 Family Planning Services funding opportunities. Scheduled Date: February 6, 2008 at 2PM Eastern Time. Dial-in number: 877-597-8933
Information Sheet: [pdf] [txt]
Presentation Materials: [ppt] [txt]
HHS Awards $10.3M for Expanded HIV Testing and Prevention Services in Title X Family Planning Projects
The Office of Population Affairs (OPA), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), today announced 77 supplemental grant awards in 34 states or territories for the integration of HIV/AIDS testing and prevention services in Title X family planning service grantee projects. For more information, please download the press release: [pdf] [txt]
HHS Awards a Cooperative Agreement to Implement a National Family Planning Training Center
The Office of Population Affairs (OPA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced a cooperative agreement to develop and implement a National Family Planning Training Center (NTC) with total funding of $500,000. For more information, please download the press release: [pdf] [txt]
HHS Awards Four New Grants to Improve Delivery of Family Planning Services
The Office of Population Affairs (OPA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, today announced the award of four new Family Planning Service Delivery Improvement (SDI) Research Grants totaling $746,826. For more information, please download the press release: [pdf] [txt]
HHS Awards Three New Embryo Adoption Public Awareness Grants
The Office of Population Affairs (OPA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), today announced the award of three new Embryo Adoption Public Awareness Grants totaling $984,390. The projects are part of a public awareness campaign to educate Americans about the existence of frozen embryos available for donation and/or adoption. For more information, please download the press release: [pdf] [txt]
2008 Family Planning Services Funding Opportunities
The Office of Population Affairs, Office of Family Planning, announces the availability of Fiscal Year 2008 funds for Family Planning Services grants. For further information and to apply electronically, please visit the GrantSolutions.gov system.
HHS Announces $7.8 Million for New Adolescent Family Life Prevention Demonstration Grant Projects
The Office of Populations Affairs of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced evaluation-intensive Adolescent Family Life (AFL) Prevention Demonstration Grants totaling $7.8 million over five years based on performance and availability of funds. For more information, please download the press release: [pdf] [txt]
HHS unveils "Parents Speak Up" National Campaign
This PSA campaign and new Web site will help parents talk to their kids about waiting to have sex. For more information, please download the press release: [pdf] [txt]
Abstinence Education Evaluation Conferences
Two national conferences on "Abstinence Education Evaluation: Strengthening Programs through Scientific Evaluation" have been held under the leadership of OPA in co-sponsorship with the Administration on Children and Families (ACF). The first conference was held in Baltimore in 2005 and the second followed at the same location in March, 2007. In each instance, submissions describing evaluation results from abstinence education projects funded by OPA/OAPP and ACF were solicited, and an independent peer review process was carried out to select paper manuscripts and poster abstracts for conference presentation. In addition, state-of-the art presentations/discussions were featured along with technical assistance to improve program evaluations. (For detailed information on the more recent conference in March, 2007, please visit the Abstinence Education Evaluation Conference Web site.)
OFP Announces FY 2006 Service Delivery Improvement Research Grant Awards
The Office of Family Planning (OFP), announces the award of FY 2006 Service Delivery Improvement Research Grants. For the complete listing, please visit Family Planning Research Grants - FY 2006 Awards.
OPA Special Studies
The Office of Population Affairs has developed several evaluation projects with support from one-percent funding distributed by the Assistant Secretary for Health. The most recent projects include assessments of youth development approaches, parent involvement strategies, Title X evaluation needs, promising practices in couples-based family planning service delivery, strategies for addressing intimate partner violence, and the design of a cross-site evaluation for Title XX programs. In addition, the OPA completed two special studies examining HIV prevention and language assistance activities in Title X family planning clinics. The executive summaries are now available.
