February 27, 2025

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February 27, 2025

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AMCHP Announcements

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Apply for AMCHP’s MCH Policy Ideation to Action Learning Collaborative by March 12

AMCHP’s MCH Policy Ideation to Action (I2A) Learning Collaborative is a 15-month opportunity for Title V leaders and their cross-sector partners to drive impactful change in housing and food security policies at the state and local level. Running from April 2025 through June 2026, this collaborative experience offers robust technical assistance, individualized coaching, and professional development to help teams create actionable policies that address the unique needs of their communities.

Additionally, you can expect to receive:

Tailored support including one-on-one coaching, training, and peer learning sessions.
Access to national experts through our MCH Policy Subject Matter Expert (SME) Council, providing valuable consultation for state and local policy efforts.
Networking opportunities with MCH leaders nationwide to foster collaborative problem-solving and idea-sharing.

Download our informational PDF to learn more, and submit your application by March 12 to be a part of this unique chance to expand your leadership capacity and create meaningful change in your community.

Recent AMCHP Announcements

Introducing the Fall 2024 MCH Innovations Database Practices

AMCHP Annual Conference

The AMCHP Annual Conference is one of the largest gatherings of maternal and child health (MCH) professionals in the United States. Every year, our conference aims to highlight MCH programs’ impact at all levels on women, children, and families and to provide participants with tools and resources to develop, enhance, and sustain vital MCH programs and services. 

Register to attend AMCHP 2025 in Washington, DC, and subscribe to our Annual Conference Newsletter to be among the first to receive updates and information about this event.

Less than One Month Away from AMCHP 2025

AMCHP 2025 is less than one month away, and we are thrilled to reconnect with our maternal and child health (MCH) community from March 15 – 18 in Washington, DC. 

Download the invitation letter from AMCHP CEO Terrance E. Moore to learn how your MCH and children and youth with special healthcare care needs (CYSHCN) staff members, including those working with adolescents and the young adult population, can benefit from attending AMCHP 2025.

Don’t Miss Out! On-Site Child Care Available at AMCHP 2025

The 2025 AMCHP Annual Conference is fast approaching, and you won’t want to miss out on our on-site childcare services!

AMCHP has partnered with KiddieCorp, a trusted provider of high-quality children’s programs and youth services for conventions, trade shows, and special events, to host the children’s program during AMCHP 2025 at The Westin DC Downtown in Washington, DC.  

On-site childcare services at AMCHP 2025 are available for children ages six months through five years old for a fee of $5 per hour per child (2-hour minimum required per child, per day), from Saturday, March 15 to Tuesday, March 18, on the following timeframes: 

Saturday, March 15: 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM 
Sunday, March 16: 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM 
Monday, March 17: 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM 
Tuesday, March 18: 8:30 PM to 1:00 PM

Save your child’s spot! Pre-registration is still open, and availability is limited as it operates on a first-come, first-served basis. To secure advance reservations, complete the registration form and make the full payment. On-site registration will be limited to space.  

For more information, please don’t hesitate to contact KiddieCorp at (858) 455-1718 or by e-mail at info@kiddiecorp.com.  

Information About Payments and the Registration Payment System

The registration payment system will close on March 12 to transfer registration for badge printing. Only those who have fully paid for their participation will be able to print their badges on-site.

Please note that if you haven’t made your payment or submitted proof of payment to amchpreg@conferencemanagers.com by March 12, you will need to complete your payment at the conference to print your badge.

We will only be accepting credit/debit card payments or proof of payment on-site. We will not be able to accept physical checks or cash payments.

Access Key Now Available

Make sure you received the email titled “AMCHP 2025 Access Key” containing your username and access key. You can now use these to explore the detailed schedule and start creating your list of must-see sessions today! 

If you have any questions or did not receive your AMCHP 2025 access key, please email us at amchpreg@conferencemanagers.com.

Tips for Creating a Welcoming and Engaging Conference Experience at AMCHP 2025

Attending a conference is an opportunity to build connections, share knowledge, and ensure that all participants feel valued and engaged.

Thoughtful planning and awareness help create an environment where everyone can fully participate and enjoy the experience. Consider these best practices to ensure everyone can fully engage and contribute.

Kicking Off AMCHP 2025 with a YOUTH-DAY!

To meaningfully create change, we need the youth at the table.

AMCHP will soon host its 2025 AMCHP Annual Conference, and to kick things off, the first day of our conference will be a day BY youth, FOR youth! Join us on Saturday, March 15, from 10:30 AM ET to 5:00 PM ET, where we will center authentic youth engagement, uplift youth-adult partnerships, and discuss topics that impact youth, family, and community health. Youth are invited to join us for FREE on this first day.

This youth day will include an interactive and fun opening ceremony that cultivates connections, free lunch, professional networking opportunities, skills-building sessions, art activities, and a youth-led town hall where young people can lead meaningful discussions and uplift their perspectives. Topics will cover youth mental health, intergenerational approaches to maternal child health, combatting stigma through storytelling, workforce development, and more! This is an incredible opportunity, and it is free for youth attending the AMCHP Conference and for local youth to attend on this first day!

Visit the Youth Day registration page for more information and to register.

Health & Safety at AMCHP 2025

AMCHP is committed to the health and safety of its members, attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, staff, venue staff, and the surrounding community. 

In keeping with the culture of public health meetings and as part of our shared responsibilities, we ask that all participants adopt these best practices at our 2025 AMCHP Annual Conference in Washington, DC.

Accessibility at AMCHP 2025

AMCHP complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and makes all reasonable arrangements to ensure comfortable and accessible events for all.

Explore what’s being offered at AMCHP 2025 to support full access and participation for all attendees.

If you have questions or want to request ADA accommodations, please e-mail our team.

Conference Highlights

Plenary I: The Power of “We” on Sunday, March 16 from 9:00 – 11:00 AM ET at the Potomac Ballroom

Unleash the power of partnership! This opening plenary session will ignite a conversation about how youth and adults can work together to address critical challenges and build a brighter future. 

WE are the medicine. WE are the ones we’ve been waiting for!

This plenary will activate people to think about partnering for impact from an intergenerational perspective. We will be uplifting the power of youth-adult partnerships and how we can amplify youth voices in our work. Young people are not just the future; they are the RIGHT NOW, and the youth need authentic connections and trusted adults now more than ever. This plenary is led and planned by the AMCHP Conference Youth Workgroup in partnership with Youth Voices Amplified (YVA), and we have put these principles into practice with our AMCHP Conference Youth Workgroup. This interactive and inspiring opening plenary will be sure to empower the audience to bring this learning back into their own lives and work.

Plenary II – Partnering for Impact: A Call to Influence and Make Change on Monday, March 17 from 8:30 – 10:00 AM ET at the Potomac Ballroom

This plenary session will focus on families with children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN), including parental /caregiver stress, and a vision for the future where CYSHCN and their families thrive within a more robust and well-functioning system of care. The plenary will feature family leaders sharing impactful stories from their own perspectives and experiences, followed by a rich picture created by families nationwide and a panel discussion that helps envision the future of these improved systems of care. Led and planned by AMCHP’s Family LEAD Committee with support from the Plenary Planning Subcommittee.

Plenary III: Connecting Through the Science of Storytelling on Monday, March 17 from 4:30 – 6:00 PM ET at the Potomac Ballroom

Dr. David Fakunle is a researcher, professor, storyteller, and “Mercenary for Change.” This keynote will focus on the neuroscience of storytelling and will answer the following questions: 

What happens to our brains when we hear stories? 
What is the impact of pairing stories with quantitative data? 
How do we use stories to reach common ground in times of dissent and disharmony?

This closing plenary will feature African drumming and live storytelling.

AMCHP Hill Day on Tuesday, March 18 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM ET

U.S. Capitol Building

AMCHP is excited to host Congressional educational visits on March 18. Paired with AMCHP staff and attendees from the same state/district, these visits will be an excellent opportunity to share first-hand accounts of the importance of Title V, the critical impact Title V has on MCH populations across the country, and the challenges Title V programs currently face. If you’d like to participate, head to the full schedule and complete the registration form. Space is limited, and participation will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis.

AMCHP Events & Webinars

Save the Date! Annual State Adolescent Health Coordinator Meeting (Virtual)

Are you responsible for all or part of your state or jurisdiction’s Title V Adolescent Health work? If so, save the date for AMCHP’s 2025 State Adolescent Health Coordinator Meeting! This meeting will include opportunities to learn from and connect with your colleagues across the country. A full meeting agenda is forthcoming.

Please register to hold the date and time of the meeting: Wednesday, April 23 from 3:00 – 4:30 PM ET.

Questions? Please contact Anna Corona Romero at acorona@amchp.org.

Legislation & Policy

Explore our Maternal & Child Health Bill Tracker for more information about pending federal legislation to improve maternal health. Also, download AMCHP’s 2024 Federal Policy Agenda, which outlines where we are focusing our advocacy work this year.

Subscribe to AMCHP’s Legislative Alerts and Policy Digest to stay up to date with the latest policy information.

AMCHP Policy and Partnerships Town Halls

Thank you to those of you who joined us for our AMCHP Policy and Partnerships Town Halls in 2024! You can find the full recordings of past Town Halls on our Government Affairs webpage.

Town Halls occur on the second Thursday of every month from 2-3 PM ET. We will not host a Town Hall in March due to the AMCHP Annual Conference, but we do invite you to register for future Town Halls, including our next meeting on April 10, at  this registration link.

Opportunities & Funding

AMCHP Career Center: Connecting Talent with Opportunity

AMCHP lists the top jobs available in our industry. Access the AMCHP Career Center to search and apply for open positions or post your jobs and opportunities! Search for Jobs | Post a Job.

Partner Events & Webinars

UCONN 2025 Training Institutes – Register Today!

AMCHP invites you to join nearly 2,000 leaders, including early childhood experts, from across the U.S., working at the federal, state, and local levels to transform public systems, programs, and services at the 2025 Training Institutes. Choose from an array of workshops and presentations on cutting-edge research, and innovative programs, services, and practices all focused on improving outcomes and building bright futures for children, youth, young adults, and their families.

Learn more & register early for a special discount, first come, first serve.