[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 40 (Monday, March 2, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10230-10231]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-5232]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the Secretary
Notice of a Cooperative Agreement With the National Asian Pacific
American Families Against Substance Abuse, Inc.
The Office of Minority Health (OMH), Office of Public Health and
Science, announces that it will enter into an umbrella cooperative
agreement with the National Asian Pacific American Families Against
Substance Abuse, Inc. (NAPAFASA). This cooperative agreement is an
umbrella cooperative agreement and will establish the broad framework
in which specific projects can be supported by various agencies during
the project period.
The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to assist NAPAFASA to
expand and enhance its activities in the prevention and treatment of
substance abuse and its related harmful effects among Asian American
and Pacific Islander populations. Through its advocacy, educational and
technical assistance programs, NAPAFASA addresses such issues as access
to health care, cultural competency, youth health issues, service
delivery, mental health, and disease prevention and health promotion.
It is anticipated that future activities will focus on programs and
policies aimed at improving the overall health status of Asian
Americans and Pacific Islanders in order to eliminate the health gaps
which exist between Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and others.
OMH will provide consultation, including administrative and technical
assistance as needed, for the execution and evaluation of all aspects
of this cooperative agreement. OMH will also participate and/or
collaborate with the awardee in any workshops or symposia to exchange
current information, opinions, and research findings during this
agreement.
Authorizing Legislation
This cooperative agreement is authorized under Section 1707(d)(1)
of the Public Health Service Act.
Background
Assistance will be provided only to the NAPAFASA. No other
applications are solicited. NAPAFASA is the only organization capable
of administering this cooperative agreement because it:
1. Established an infrastructure to coordinate and implement
various health promotion and disease prevention programs within local
communities and service delivery organizations that deal extensively
with Asian American and Pacific Islander substance abuse and mental
health issues. The NAPAFASA network, which is compose of about 500
individual and organizational members, extends across the continental
United States, Hawaii, Alaska and the six island jurisdictions in the
Pacific (i.e., American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Republic of the Marshal
Islands, and the Republic of Palau).
2. Established itself as an organization with Asian American and
Pacific Islander professionals who serve as leaders and experts in the
advocacy, research, development and promotion of policies, health
education programs, and data collection and dissemination efforts which
are aimed at reducing excessive mortality and adverse health behaviors
among Asian American and Pacific Islander populations.
3. Maintains information sharing capacity among Asian American and
Pacific Islander service organizations to develop and implement
comprehensive national strategies that address substance abuse and
related health problems of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
NAPAFASA provides a computerized electronic mail LISTServ which offers
subscribers regularly updated substance abuse and mental health
information related to Asian American and Pacific Islander populations.
4. Provides technical assistance, capacity building and other
support to member organizations in applying for federal and other
funds, improving local programs, and sharing the experiences of
successful programs within Asian American and Pacific Islander
communities.
5. Sponsors national and regional workshops, seminars and
conferences to promote improved understanding among professionals,
service providers and community representatives of Asian American and
Pacific Islander cultures and their relationship to a wide range of
health concerns, including alcohol, tobacco and other drug use.
6. Provides specialized research and consultations to State and
Federal government agencies, and public and private organizations on
the incidence and prevalence of substance abuse among Asian Americans
and Pacific Islanders, and planning, assessment and evaluation of
substance abuse prevention and treatment services for this population.
7. Collaborates and forms partnerships with national and regional
substance abuse prevention organizations in order to address the
growing substance abuse problems in
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this country, related consequences such as gang and domestic violence,
mental health, HIV/AIDS, and crime, and impact on minority communities.
8. Participates on advisory committees and boards of the following
coalitions: National Drug Prevention League, American Foundation for
Drug Prevention, Recovery Network, Asian Pacific Partnership for
Empowerment and Leadership, National Parents Initiative Collaborative,
and the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans.
9. Developed a base of critical knowledge, skills, and abilities
related to serving Asian American and Pacific Islander clients with a
range of health and social problems. Through the collective efforts of
its members, its affiliated community-based organizations, sponsored
research, and sponsored health education and prevention programs,
NAPAFASA has demonstrated (1) the ability to work with academic
institutions and official health agencies on mutual education, service,
and research endeavors relating to the goals of disease prevention and
health promotion of minorities and disadvantaged peoples, and (2) the
leadership needed to assist health care professionals to work more
effectively with Asian American and Pacific Islander clients and
communities.
This cooperative agreement will be awarded in FY 1998 for a 12-
month budget period within a project period of 5 years. Depending upon
the types of projects and the availability of funds, it is anticipated
that this cooperative agreement will receive approximately $50,000 to
$100,000. Continuation awards within the project period will be made on
the basis of satisfactory progress and the availability of funds.
Where To Obtain Additional Information
If you are interested in obtaining additional information regarding
this project, contact Regina Lee, Office of Minority Health, 5515
Security Lane, Suite 1000, Rockville, Maryland 20852 or telephone (301)
443-9924.
The Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance number is 93.004.
Dated: January 28, 1998.
Clay E. Simpson, Jr.,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health.
[FR Doc. 98-5232 Filed 2-27-98; 8:45 am]
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