§ 2500-f-1. Special program for HIV services for women and children,
including adolescents. The commissioner, pursuant to a request for
proposal, shall make grants to programs to provide HIV services for
women and children, including adolescents which may include outreach and
education concerning HIV infection, modes of transmission, the benefits
of early diagnosis and medical intervention and the availability of
services in the community for women and children, including adolescents,
including those in need of prenatal and postpartum services. Such
programs may make referrals for and may deliver medical and other
appropriate services to assist such women and children, including
adolescents. The commissioner is authorized to make grants within
amounts available therefor to hospitals, community-based organizations
and community service programs for programs authorized under this
section.