Building Healthcare Navigator Capacity in Delaware
GrantID: 8861
Grant Funding Amount Low: $30,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $50,000
Summary
Grant Overview
Community-Based Health Navigators in Delaware
Delaware's healthcare landscape reveals significant gaps for adults with developmental disabilities, particularly in securing assistance to navigate healthcare systems effectively. The state's compact size does not mitigate the disparities present in access, especially for individuals living in rural areas. Approximately 18,000 adults with disabilities in Delaware encounter barriers to understanding their healthcare options, with many lacking the necessary support to seek care effectively.
The demographic most significantly impacted includes low-income families and individuals who are unfamiliar with navigating complex healthcare systems, often leading to miscommunication with providers and inadequate health outcomes. Areas such as Sussex County, known for its growing population of retirees and diverse communities, demonstrate a need for culturally competent health navigators who can help bridge the gap between providers and patients.
This grant provides funding to establish a community-based health navigator program, focused on assisting Delaware residents with developmental disabilities in accessing healthcare services. By training navigators from within these communities, the program aims to provide culturally relevant and personalized support, ensuring that individuals can effectively utilize available health resources. Eligibility for this funding will be driven by the capacity to create a network of navigators who understand local challenges and can foster trust within the community.
The target outcomes of this initiative are to improve healthcare access, enhance health literacy, and increase engagement in preventive care for adults with developmental disabilities in Delaware. As healthcare systems continue to evolve, the role of health navigators becomes crucial in addressing the unique needs of diverse populations, thus reducing healthcare disparities. By focusing on community-based outreach, this project aligns with Delaware’s commitment to improving health access for its most vulnerable residents while fostering a more inclusive and supportive healthcare infrastructure.
This outcome is particularly relevant for Delaware, where population density often translates into unique healthcare challenges that vary from urban centers to rural areas. The community-based approach ensures that programs remain responsive to local needs, ultimately leading to better health outcomes for adults with developmental disabilities and a more equitable healthcare system.
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