The American Academy of Pediatrics announced a federal grant of more than $7.5 million that will aid in the effort to combine systems of care – including health, school, and community systems – for adolescents and young adults.
The Maternal and Child Health Bureau, housed under the Health Resources and Services Administration, made the investment to the Comprehensive Systems Integration for Adolescent and Young Adult Health cooperative agreement. The project is designed to expand the reach of states, territories, and tribal organizations in joining services that promote youth well-being. Read more.