FAFCC Midweek Memo - August 20

Posted By: Rebecca Delorenzo Association News,

Greetings FAFCC members, 

In this Memo, we're sending a friendly reminder we are kicking off our Fall Regional Roundtables next week and we are so excited to see you! If you haven't registered yet for one in your area, you'll find more information below. 

You'll also find details on:

  • September and October Learning Labs 
  • Our Legislative Agenda Poll (Your voice matters!)
  • Grant Award Notifications and Agreements, and more!

We hope you enjoy this edition. As always, contact us with any questions you may have about the items included. 

Warmly, 

Rebecca DeLorenzo, CEO
rebecca@fafcc.org


JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT LEARNING LABS!

Learning Lab: ER Diversion Survey Results 
📅 Thursday, Sept. 18th 10 a.m. EST 
 💡Join us for a review of the ER Diversion Survey Collection with Dr. Fredrick Anderson, Florida International University Mobile Health Center, and Chair of FAFCC's Quality & Data Committee. You'll also hear from Suzanne Roberts, CEO of Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic, who will share how her clinic successfully used survey data to build a stronger partnership with their local hospital. 🔗 Register Here

Learning Lab: Florida Rx Connects 
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 8th 11 a.m. EST
 💡Join us for a Learning Lab on the Florida Department of Health's Rx Connects Program. Learn how this program facilitates the donation of certain prescription drugs and supplies to eligible patients—and discover how your clinic can better serve patients through Rx Connects. 🔗 Register Here


FALL REGIONAL ROUNDTABLES KICK OFF NEXT WEEK
📣 Register today for the Regional Roundtable near you!

Join your colleagues for lunch and meaningful conversations on the most pressing issues facing our member Clinics. Don’t miss this chance to connect, collaborate, and learn with peers from your region.
 

PLEASE HELP SHAPE FAFCC'S 2026 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA 
Friendly reminder that we are  developing our 2026 legislative agenda, and your voice matters! This short survey is your chance to share the policy issues, regulatory barriers, and advocacy priorities that impact your clinic and the patients you serve. Your input will guide our work in Tallahassee and ensure we’re addressing the challenges that matter most to free and charitable clinics across Florida. We thank you in advance for your time!
🔗 Legislative Agenda Focus Poll


GRANT APPLICATION UPDATE
👏 While our external reviewer consortium is reviewing applications for the 2025–2026 State Funds and Dental & Behavioral Health Grant Programs, we wanted to remind you that award notifications and grant agreements will be issued on September 17, 2025. We appreciate your time and efforts! We look forward to another year of supporting your important work in Florida’s underserved communities.


FINAL REMINDER: DOH GRANT TO SUPPORT AUTISM SCREENINGS
The Florida Department of Health is offering grant funds through the Cinotti Grant Program to support no-cost autism screenings and services provided by nonprofits.

Eligible organizations can apply to launch new programs or expand services to new locations. The informational webinar has already passed, but full details and application instructions remain available online.

Application Deadline: August 28, 2025
👉 Read more in our blog