Uifa’atali Welcomes Federal Support for ASDOH & Children with Special Health Care Needs
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming notice of a federal grant for American Samoa’s children with special health care needs (CSHCN). This grant of $93,175, awarded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), will continue to fund American Samoa’s Family Professional Partnership and CSHCN programs. These programs help families navigate the many different decisions that must be taken for their children.
With Health Director Motusa Nua
“I am very happy and grateful for this grant and welcome it wholeheartedly,” said Amata. “The fact is that families and parents with children with special health care needs have unique and difficult decisions to make every day, so it is even more important for the government to help where they can. Families need this help, and I am thankful that the government is providing it.”
“I congratulate Director Motusa Tuileama Nua of ASDOH and thank Ipu Eliapo-Unutoa, whose efforts secured this grant. I also thank HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and HRSA Administrator Carole Johnson for their continued support for the people of American Samoa.”
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