October 22, 2026

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October 22, 2026

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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.

Subscribe to our Annual Conference Newsletter to be among the first to receive updates and information about the 2027 AMCHP Annual Conference (AMCHP 2027) in Washington, DC.

Early Bird Registration is Open

Early bird registration for AMCHP 2027 is open through January 16, 2027.

AMCHP 2027, one of the largest gatherings of MCH professionals in the U.S., will take place in person from March 6 – 9, 2027, at The Westin Washington DC Downtown, in Washington, DC.

Don’t miss out on our early bird rates! Register before the deadline to take advantage of our early bird pricing. You can register now and complete your payment later to secure your spot.

Add Skills-Building Sessions Day to your Conference Experience

Skills-Building Sessions Day is offered for $75 for the whole day, giving you the option to attend one or two sessions (morning and afternoon). They can be selected by checking the box for “Skills Builders Registration” on the Additional Options page of conference registration.

Skills-building sessions focus on critical gaps in knowledge and skills identified by AMCHP members and Conference participants in 2026. Based on this input, this year’s skills-building sessions emphasize systems, partnerships, data and evaluation, storytelling, and a strong policy focus.

Exhibit & Sponsorship Opportunities

Exhibiting at the AMCHP Conference is a great opportunity to showcase your products, services, and solutions to professionals dedicated to improving the health of women, children, families, and communities nationwide. AMCHP 20207 makes participation simple and cost-effective in a convenient location at the conference, ensuring maximum attendee exposure and engagement, as well as dedicated activities that provide further exposure to participants.

Looking to amplify your presence even further? AMCHP 2027 offers sponsorship opportunities focused on giving your brand visibility and strengthening awareness of your products and services to create a lasting impression with conference participants. With a variety of sponsorships available, you can select the option that best aligns with your marketing goals and budget.

Reserve your space by December 9 to take advantage of early bird pricing and secure the best available tabletop exhibit location.

Explore exhibit rates and sponsorship opportunities in the 2027 Prospectus and position your organization at the forefront of maternal and child health.

For more information about exhibiting and sponsoring, please contact Alison Bashian at AMCHPexhibits@conferencemanagers.com.

More About the AMCHP Annual Conference

Visit our Annual Conference page on the AMCHP website to learn about:

This year’s theme, “Recharge, Reimagine, and Rise”
The AMCHP 2027 merch shop
Past participants’ conference experience in 2026

AMCHP Information & Resources

New Resource – Explore AMCHP’s Perinatal Substance Use Collaboration & Policy Action Map

Perinatal substance use does not happen in isolation. People’s experiences are shaped by the systems, policies, communities, and social conditions around them. Creating supportive, family-centered systems requires collaboration across sectors and policies that can improve outcomes for families.

As part of AMCHP’s Perinatal Substance Use Disorder Implementation & Policy Hub Initiative, we are pleased to introduce the Perinatal Substance Use Collaboration & Policy Action Map, developed with support from the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) and Perigee Fund.

This new interactive resource helps individuals and organizations visualize the larger perinatal substance use system, identify opportunities for collaboration, and advance evidence-based policies. Families and their experiences are at the center of the map, reflecting the importance of family-centered approaches to strengthening perinatal substance use systems.

The Action Map is designed for anyone working to improve supports, services, and outcomes for families impacted by perinatal substance use, including Title V and maternal and child health (MCH) workforce, public health professionals, policymakers, social services, Medicaid and payers, researchers, community partners, and families.

The Action Map is accompanied by resources to help you explore and apply its recommendations, including:

Project Overview
Getting Started with the Collaboration Recommendations
Perinatal Substance Use Policy Recommendations
References and Additional Learning
Resource Library
Coming Soon: Policy Recommendations for Your Sector

Explore the Perinatal Substance Use Collaboration & Policy Action Map today! Start with what feels most relevant and feasible in your setting, and share the resource with colleagues and partners working to strengthen systems that support families affected by perinatal substance use.

AMCHP Events & Webinars

Upcoming AMCHP Webinar on November 12: Building Sustainability through Program Adaptation and Contextual Fit

Interested in sustaining your work but unsure where to start? Join AMCHP for the final session of our webinar series, “Sustaining Programming to Address Perinatal Substance Use Disorder (SUD).”

This 3-part webinar series is designed to provide participants with a strong grounding in sustainability tools and concepts. The aim of the series is for participants to assess the strengths of their own program(s) and identify opportunities for growth as they learn about the different domains of sustainability, including:

Continuous quality improvement and organizational capacity building
Fiscal stability
Adaptation and contextual fit

Webinar #3 – Building Sustainability through Program Adaptation and Contextual Fit

Register to join AMCHP and our partners from the National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health (NCDVTMH) on November 12, from 3:00 – 4:30 PM ET for an interactive workshop on strategies, tools, and resources to support long-term program sustainability in the perinatal SUD space. As the final session in our 3-part series, this session will focus on program adaptation and contextual fit, exploring how adapting programs to meet the needs of different populations, settings, and contexts can support long-term sustainability and impact.

What to Expect

Participants should:

Be prepared to engage!
Come with a particular perinatal SUD program or initiative in mind

Participants will:

Learn about sustainability tools and resources to apply to their program.
Hear real-world insights and lessons learned on sustaining perinatal SUD initiatives.
Spend dedicated time in breakout groups with presenters.
Explore strategies for adapting programs to fit the needs of their communities and contexts, contributing to long-term sustainability.

Learn more and register.

Legislation & Policy

Explore our Maternal & Child Health Bill Tracker for more information about pending federal legislation to improve maternal health. Additionally, download AMCHP’s Federal Policy Agenda, which outlines our current advocacy focus.

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 previous AMCHP Policy and Partnerships Town Hall! You can find the full recordings of past Town Halls on our Government Affairs webpage.

Please register to join us for our next edition on November 12, from 2 – 3 PM ET at this registration link.

Opportunities & Funding

Apply for the Center for Maternal and Child Health Medicaid Partnership (CMMP) State Technical Assistance Cohort (STAC)

The Center for Maternal and Child Health Medicaid Partnerships (CMMP) project, funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), is now accepting applications from states and territories for the next State Technical Assistance Cohort (STAC). This cohort will kick off in January 2027.

Project Overview: This project brings state and territory Medicaid, Title V, and CHIP programs together to accelerate improvements in maternal and child health outcomes. The CMMP STAC, comprised of up to seven states and territories, includes a year of individualized TA and peer learning to advance state and territory-level goals in three key areas for Medicaid/CHIP and Title V coordination: identifying innovative financing and funding strategies; strengthening inter-agency agreements; and enhancing collaboration and partnerships with individuals impacted by maternal and child health initiatives.

How to Apply: To apply, please complete the 2027 CMMP State Technical Assistance Cohort Application. Please note that only one application per state or territory is allowed.

Key Application Details:

Application Deadline: December 3, 2026
Notice of Decision by: January 1, 2027

For more information, please visit cmmpartnerships.org or contact the CMMP team at cmmp@altarum.org.

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 for 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

Webinar: Engaging Parents and Caregivers: Building Stronger Connections to Support Adolescent Health

Join the National Network of State and Adolescent Health Coordinators and the Possibilities for Change & New Jersey Department of Health, Child and Adolescent Health Program for a webinar on Wednesday, October 28 from 3 – 4 PM ET. Parents and caregivers play a critical role in supporting adolescent health and well-being, yet meaningful parent engagement can be challenging to build and sustain. This webinar will explore the importance of engaging parents and caregivers as partners in adolescent health and highlight strategies for strengthening communication, building trusted adult relationships, and connecting families with practical tools and resources. Using New Jersey’s statewide approach as an example, participants will learn how an evidence-informed parent communication model was expanded into a broader parent and professional engagement initiative. The session will conclude with a facilitated discussion for states to share approaches, successes, and challenges in engaging parents and caregivers. Learn more and register.

Webinar Featuring AMCHP Staff – Using the Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) Process to Address Stillbirth: Opportunities for Title V Programs

Stillbirth is a persistent challenge in maternal and infant health, rivaling rates of infant mortality in jurisdictions across the United States.

This webinar on Thursday, October 29, from 3 – 4:30 PM ET, co-presented by the National Center for Fatality Review and Prevention (National Center) and the Association of Maternal Child Health Programs (AMCHP), highlights the power of the Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) process to support Title V programs in understanding and addressing stillbirth. Partners from the National Center and AMCHP will describe the burden of stillbirth, the relationship between stillbirth and Title V, and the power of the FIMR process. FIMR program and Title V leaders will discuss how the FIMR process has equipped them to understand stillbirth and identify stillbirth prevention opportunities in maternal and child health systems.

Speakers

Susanna Joy, MA — National Center for Fatality Review and Prevention
Andria Cornell, MSPH and Maura Leahy, MPH, CHES — Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP)
Sally Dixon, RN, BA and Bianca Nash, IBCLC, CD — St. Joseph County FIMR Coordinators
Sinmidele Badero, MPH — Baltimore City FIMR Coordinator
Vernesia Wilson, PhD, MPH — Mississippi Department of Health
Melanie Roberts, CHES — Indiana Department of Health

Learn more and register.

Slides & Recordings Available: NCCOR’s Revisiting Rapid Infant Growth: Assessing Growth in Children Under Age 2

The National Collaborative on Childhood Obesity Research (NCCOR)’s recent workshop, “Revisiting Rapid Infant Growth: Assessing Growth in Children Under Age 2,” convened experts in rapid infant growth and early-life obesity risk to a) assess what existing measures of infant growth can and cannot tell us; b) evaluate which metrics are most appropriate for identifying and tracking rapid infant growth; and c) define the critical unanswered questions needed to move toward consistent, evidence-based approaches for clinical practice, research, and population health surveillance. The recordings of each panel presentation are now available on the NCCOR website.

Over the next several months, NCCOR will be working to synthesize the key takeaways from the workshop and refine the research questions experts identified during the discussions. Sign up for the NCCOR newsletter to stay up to date on outputs from this workshop, including a future white paper.