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Episode 20 – Care Maps: The Power of Mapping Support for Children and Families
Guest Speakers: Becky Burns, Independent Consultant, BBWorks LLC Mahala Turner, North Carolina Title V State Family Leader Guest Host: Hanna Howell, AMCHP’s Youth Voice Amplified Committee Member and previous AMCHP Family Engagement Intern This episode dives...
Building Resilience from Lived Experience – Lessons Learned Snapshot & Compilation Video
In November 2022, AMCHP launched the Building Resilience from Lived Experience anthology, in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD). Originally aimed at...
AMCHP Unveils New Logo: A Symbol of Opportunity and Renewed Hope
The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) has a new logo, and we are excited to share the news with you! In 2021, our organization embarked on a planning process that led to the development of our strategic plan, AMCHP Future 2027, which we...
Building Resilience from Lived Experience – Brazos County (Texas) Health District
In this series of video clips from a semi-structured interview, a local health agency staff member with a nursing background describes how their community’s experience with the COVID-19 pandemic and spikes in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases prompted the...
Title V Federal-State Maternal & Child Health Partnership Meeting
Updated: 9/12/24 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...
Episode 19 – Generating Policy Solutions to Protect Children with Complex Health Care Needs During Emergencies
Guest Speakers: Susan Agrawal, Director of Family-to-Family Health Information Center, The Arc of Illinois Stephanie Leach, Associate Director of Systems of Care, University of Illinois Chicago's Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) Courtney...
Join AMCHP in Honoring Mental Health Awareness Month in May
Every year in May, our country recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month, which aims to increase awareness of and destigmatize mental health by providing relevant information and resources. Started by Clifford W. Beers, the founder of Mental Health America, this annual...
Episode 18 – What the Health is Food Insecurity?!
Guest Speakers: Serena Sakkal, Program Manager, Pueblo Food Project Bennett K. Guest Host: Amber Woodside, AMCHP Youth Voice Amplified Committee Co-Chair Our newest MCH Bridges and What the Health?! crossover episode, led by AMCHP’s Youth Voice Amplified...
AMCHP 2024 Highlight: Policy Leaders’ Reflections on Black Maternal Health Week
At AMCHP’s 2024 Annual Conference, we listened to thought leaders share key insights and call to action for stakeholders in maternal and child health. Each speaker highlighted the necessity of collaborative efforts and community engagement to drive effective policy...
Call for Nominations for the AMCHP Board of Directors is Open through May 17
The Governance Committee is seeking nominations for the 2024 election cycle of the AMCHP Board of Directors. As a board director, you would help shape AMCHP's policies and positions, represent your Title V peers from across the country, ensure the organization’s...
AMCHP 2024 Local Organization Spotlight: SisterWeb
SisterWeb San Francisco Community Doula Network (SisterWeb) was created from a deep commitment and passion to address the dire pregnancy and birth-related healthcare inequities experienced by Black pregnant and birthing people, and has been operating since 2018...
AMCHP 2024 Local Organization Spotlight: United And Guided
United And Guided (UAG) was formed in 2017 when a group of parents and youth advocates decided that they wanted to cultivate positive social change for families in Sacramento, and Placer Counties. UAG envisions a social enterprise that delivers career coaching,...
Celebrating the 2024 AMCHP Annual Award Winners
The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2024 AMCHP Annual Awards. The awards will be presented at the 2024 AMCHP Annual Conference, held April 13-16, 2024, in person at the Oakland...
Recap, Reflections, and Resources: Maternal and Child Health Journal Special Issue on Public Health Approaches to Perinatal Substance Use
By Jessica Simon, Senior Program Manager, Health Systems Transformation, AMCHP Recap In December 2023, AMCHP & Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) unveiled a groundbreaking Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Journal Special Issue:...
The AMCHP 2024 Virtual Experience: What to Expect and How to Get the Most Out of It
AMCHP is excited to host our second hybrid conference and welcome virtual attendees from across the U.S. and all nine U.S.-affiliated jurisdictions! We’re confident that virtual attendees will have a meaningful conference experience, get to network with other virtual...