Updated: 8/14/24

The Title V Federal-State Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Partnership Meeting is a unique technical assistance opportunity in support of the State Title V MCH Block Grant. This meeting convenes federal staff, state Title V MCH and Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Directors and staff including block grant coordinators, epidemiologists, data specialists, program managers, etc.; family/community-based representatives; technical assistance partners; and other MCH stakeholders to engage in thoughtful discussion around issues addressed by the Title V MCH Block Grant. It provides an opportunity for peer learning and sharing, networking, guidance, technical support, and thought partnership to shape policies and practices for achieving optimal health outcomes for the MCH population.

The annual convening of the State Systems Development Initiative (SSDI) program, which provides data capacity support for the Title V MCH Block Grant, is held in conjunction with the Title V Federal-State MCH Partnership Meeting.

The theme for this year’s meeting is Partnering Together, Going for GOLD!

Title V Federal-State MCH Partnership Meeting attendees can explore and strengthen their work related to…

Meeting content will focus on the guiding principles of the Block Grant Guidance and include session topics on all population domains (Maternal, Infant, Child, Adolescent, Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs). Session topics will include rural health, tribal health, workforce considerations, Social Determinants of Health, family/ community engagement, etc.

Who should attend?
The Title V Federal-State MCH Partnership Meeting is a required meeting for Title MCH and CSHCN Directors, and SSDI staff as stated in the notice of award. States and jurisdictions can determine if they would like additional staff to attend from their teams. With the Block spanning the multiple population domains and given the varying organizational structures of Title V programs, we recognize that looks different for everyone. States/jurisdictions with questions can reach out to their HRSA Division of State and Community Health (DSCH) project officers. States/ jurisdictions with resources to do so are encouraged to include family leaders and community representatives.

Stay tuned for an updated agenda to be posted the week of September 9th. Thank you.

To register for the meeting, please click here

Hotel registration is open and will close on September 20, 2024.The link for hotel reservations is available for those who have registered for the meeting at the end of the event registration form. A limited number of rooms will be available beginning on Friday, October 18th for those traveling from the West coast and Pacific Basin with an expanded block on Saturday, October 19th through Tuesday, October 22nd. A limited number of rooms will also be available for guests that need to stay overnight on October 23rd.

Location Information

All meeting activities will take place at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill Hotel in downtown Washington, DC. The closest airports are Washington Reagan (DCA) and Washington Dulles (IAD). Train service via Union Station is also quite close to the hotel, which is centrally located and easy to reach via public transportation or taxi/car share. The hotel is a brief 6 minute walk from Union Station. For those who are driving, parking is available at the hotel, however, no discounts are available for meeting attendees. Please note that parking in downtown Washington, DC is extremely limited and expensive; attendees are discouraged from driving to the hotel.

Food During the Meeting

Breakfast and light refreshments and drinks (coffee, tea, water) will be served during breaks between sessions, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Ample time will allow attendees to go out to nearby venues on their own for lunch and dinner.

Health and Safety

The health and safety of meeting attendees and the community are AMCHP’s top priority. If participants are not feeling well or exhibit signs of infectious illness, including Covid-19 or flu, we expect that participants will not travel or participate in the in-person meeting. Participants are encouraged to be up-to-date on Covid-19 and flu vaccinations. Masks are welcomed and optional. AMCHP will continue to monitor conditions and follow guidance from federal and local public health authorities, as well as the conference venue, and reserves the right to modify this policy as appropriate.

More information will be posted to this page as it becomes available. If you have any questions, please email PartnershipMeeting@amchp.org.

Preliminary Agenda