September 11, 2025

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September 11, 2025

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Submit to AMCHP’s MCH Innovations Database by September 19

AMCHP invites you to submit your work to the MCH Innovations Database ahead of our Fall 2025 Review! This is your opportunity to showcase your practices, policies, or tools that are advancing maternal and child health (MCH) and strengthening communities.

Deadline for the Fall 2025 Review: Submit by Friday, September 19, to be included in this review cycle. Submissions on or after September 20 will be rolled over to be considered in Spring 2026. All application materials, including submission forms for each practice or policy designation, are currently available on AMCHP’s Innovation Hub webpage. Check out this short overview video of the submission process to learn more.   

During this review cycle, we are excited to pilot a new tool-specific submission track! This new form of submission is:

Designed for innovations that don’t quite fit our standard practice or policy categories.
Spotlights resources that eliminate obstacles to and promote community wellness among MCH populations.

AMCHP recognizes the validity of many forms of evidence, given that public health work is context-specific and happens in real life. We strongly believe in the power of community-defined evidence and promote its use in the MCH field to center and highlight the expertise and perspectives of people navigating MCH systems. Learn more about how AMCHP thinks about evidence and view an example of community-defined evidence.

How to Submit a Practice? Access the practice submission forms on our webpage and learn more about how you can submit your practice for review! All submissions must be sent to evidence@amchp.org by September 19 to be considered for Fall review, but are still accepted on a rolling basis. 

Not sure which designation to submit to? Check out our Minimum Criteria Checklist  to figure out which designation is right for your practice.

How to Submit a Policy? Access the policy submission forms on our webpage and learn more about how you can submit your policy for review! All submissions should be sent to evidence@amchp.org by September 19 to be considered for Fall review, but are still accepted on a rolling basis.

Not sure which designation to submit to? Email us at evidence@amchp.org.

Refer a Practice or Policy: Don’t have anything to submit but know of one that would be a great fit for the MCH Innovations Database? Refer a practice/policy to the database on our website, and we’ll reach out to them.

Need Help? Our team is here to support you! Email evidence@amchp.org with any questions about submission categories or requirements.

AMCHP Events & Webinars

Upcoming Webinar: From Policy to Practice – Leveraging State Options to Strengthen Food Access and Economic Stability

Join AMCHP and our partners at the Public Health Law Center (PHLC) on Tuesday, September 23, from 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET for a webinar exploring how state-level policy tools can be applied to strengthen food access and economic stability in communities.

Participants will:

Learn about a menu of state policy options that support sustainable food access strategies.
Hear a spotlight presentation on community-driven strategies that expand affordable, nutritious food access through partnerships, incentives, and Title V connections.
Take part in an interactive discussion on which approaches are most actionable and how similar models might be adapted locally.

Whether you are a policymaker, public health professional, or community partner, this webinar offers practical tools, resources, and real-world examples to help connect policy to practice.

Upcoming Webinar: Reducing Perinatal Substance Use Disorder Stigma Through Cross-Sector Collaboration

Join us for our upcoming webinar on September 24 from 1:00 – 2:30 PM ET, exploring how cross-sector collaboration can reduce stigma surrounding perinatal substance use disorders (SUD). Stigma—whether self-imposed, social, or structural—remains a significant challenge to effective care and support for individuals and families. This training will examine the impact of stigma at all levels and offer actionable strategies to engage key partners, shift negative perceptions, and build more impactful systems of care for individuals and families affected by perinatal SUD.

Don’t miss out, register now to be a part of this powerful and important conversation!

Speakers:

Dr. Kimá Joy Taylor, MD, MPH, FAAP, Co-Founder of Doing Right by Birth, Founder of Anka Consulting, Non-Resident Fellow at the Urban Institute
Micah Goodman, Founder, Enhearten
Dr. Cara Poland, board-certified addiction medicine physician, Associate Professor at Michigan State University, Vice President of the American Society of Addiction Medicine
Dr. Maridee Shogren, Dean of the College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines at the University of North Dakota

AMCHP Information & Resources

New AMCHP Learning Module Now Available: Advancing Community-Rooted Evidence

State and local maternal and child health (MCH) professionals, community-based organizations, and funders play a vital role in shaping programs that truly meet the needs of families and communities. To support this work, AMCHP is excited to share a new FREE, asynchronous learning module — Advancing Community-Rooted Evidence: Bridging State and Community Partnerships.

This module provides the information, skills, and ethical frameworks you need to understand, implement, and advocate for Community-Rooted Evidence (CRE) in MCH program design, implementation, and evaluation. While it includes specific recommendations for community-based organizations, state agencies/Title V programs, and funders, the content is relevant to anyone working to strengthen MCH programs through community-informed practices.

As you complete the module, you will:

Learn to apply CRE in MCH programs and understand how it differs from conventional research evidence.
Explore the historical and ethical context of CRE in MCH.
Strengthen partnerships and honor community perspectives, while respecting intellectual property and building trust-based collaborations.

Access the module on our website and start advancing community-rooted evidence in your MCH work.

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 have focused our advocacy work.

Subscribe to AMCHP’s Policy Alerts and 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 Hall in July! You can find the full recordings of past Town Halls on our Government Affairs webpage.

We will not have a Town Hall in August, but please register to join us for our next edition TODAY, September 11, from 2-3 PM ET at this registration link.

Opportunities & Funding

Free Resource for Job Seekers – The AMCHP Career Center: Connecting Talent with Opportunity

AMCHP offers access to top job opportunities in our industry. Job seekers can access the AMCHP Career Center to search and apply for open positions at no cost, while employers can post their jobs for a fee! Search for Jobs | Post a Job.

Do you know someone who is looking for a new job or opportunity? Share the AMCHP Career Center with them!

Partner Events & Webinars

Free Webinar Series: Enhancing Care of Families Affected by Perinatal Substance Use Through Effective Collaboration and Plan of Safe Care

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is excited to launch the free webinar series, Enhancing Care of Families Affected by Perinatal Substance Use Through Effective Collaboration and Plan of Safe Care. The 4-part series is designed to equip pediatricians and other health care professionals with the knowledge and skills to support families affected by perinatal substance use.

The final webinar will be held on September 25, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT. View the flyer for additional information on each session and register for the Perinatal Health Webinar Series.

Publications & Resources

NEW Congenital Syphilis Resources from the American Academy of Pediatrics

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers comprehensive congenital syphilis resources for clinicians and families. Access interactive tools, guidance, and educational materials to support early detection, treatment, and informed conversations about congenital syphilis.

Explore these resources: AAP Congenital Syphilis Resources