About Us
Mission Statement
The Care Network of the Treasure Coast (CNTC) serves as the advisory body for the Ryan White Part B funds to ensure the provision of and access to quality comprehensive HIV/AIDS health and support services.
History
The CNTC, formerly known as the AIDS Consortium of the Treasure Coast, was established in the mid-nineties to serve as the advisory planning body for the Ryan White Part B funds in Area 15. Area 15 includes Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie counties.
The Ryan White Part B funds are awarded by the federal government to each state to provide access to medical care and social services for people living with HIV/AIDS. The State of Florida Department of Health in turn awards the funds to a Lead Agency within each Area. In the late nineties the Treasure Coast Health Council, Inc. d/b/a/ Health Council of Southeast Florida became the Lead Agency for Area 15.
The Lead Agency serves as the fiscal and administrative agency for the Ryan White Part B funds. HCSEF remains the Lead Agency today. HCSEF identifies and contracts with service providers, monitors subcontractors to ensure quality services are provided, and provides staff support to the CNTC.
For over 15 years the members of the CNTC have served a vital role in planning and building an accessible high quality system of care for people living with HIV/AIDS in the Treasure Coast.