The Caring for Colorado Foundation (CFC) is providing five $100,000 grants to community health centers, safety-net dental clinics, and nonprofit organizations as part of its 10-year, $10 million Oral Health Improvement Project.
CFC's Oral Health Improvement Project is designed to increase access to oral health services for the underserved statewide.
CFC Oral Health Grantees are:
Centennial Area Health Education Center, $99,990
To provide school-based dental screenings, fluoride treatments, dental sealants and referral to a dental home for children in preschool through third grade.
Marillac Clinic $100,000
To provide pediatric dental services to young children in Mesa County.
Sunrise Community Health Center $100,000
To provide dental care to pregnant women and young children at the Monfort Family Clinic and Monfort Children's Clinic.
Plains Medical Center $100,000
To provide dental care to children and adults at Plains Medical Center's dental clinics in Limon and Strasburg.
Western Colorado Area Health Education Center $100,000
To provide school-based dental screenings, fluoride treatments, dental sealants and referral to a dental home for children in preschool through third grade.
