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AMCHP’s 2021 Federal Policy Agenda
AMCHP's policy and advocacy work are guided by AMCHP's board of directors and our Legislative and Health Care Finance Committee comprised of AMCHP members and partners. AMCHP's 2021 agenda specifies where we will devote our advocacy resources and highlights key policy...
New AMCHP Innovation Station Effective Practices Identified
AMCHP is excited to announce that 19 practices were recently accepted to the Innovation Station Database during our Fall 2020 Effective Practices Review! Stay tuned for more information about these practices that will be uploaded to our database in the coming months....
ASTHO and AMCHP Applications PRISM Cohort 2 Due January 27
AMCHP and ASTHO are currently accepting applications for participation in Cohort Two of the PRISM Learning Community. Applications are due 1/27. For more information, see the full RFA here.
New AMCHP Programs to Support MCH/CYSHCN Staff During the Pandemic
The pressure caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is challenging to early career and seasoned staff alike. AMCHP is pleased to offer two unique programs to support MCH/CYSHCN staff and leadership during the on-going public health emergency: MCH Covid Coaching Cafés are...
AMCHP and HRSA’s Partner for 2021 Virtual Title V Partnership Meeting Series
About the Virtual Title V Partnership meeting series: This meeting series supports the Title V MCH Services Block Grant Program. Although we are not able to convene in person, we will come together virtually for four 90-minute sessions over four months to learn about...
AMCHP Releases Priorities for Biden Administration
AMCHP urges new Biden Administration to prioritize maternal and child health programs. View the report here.
AMCHP Announces “Youth Voice Amplified” Committee
The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs has officially approved the foundational components of an association committee dedicated to elevating the voice and contributions of young people to the MCH discipline, particularly state Title V programs. The...
Season’s Greetings from AMCHP
Season’s Greetings All, I hope that everyone is gearing up for some much deserved down time with immediate family over the next few weeks. I wanted to reach out to say thank you for all you’ve done during this pandemic and to also share with you some exciting news....
AMCHP Leads 115 National Organizations Urging the Passage of H.R. 4995 and H.R. 4996
115 national organizations sign on to AMCHP-led letter urging Congressional leaders to pass Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act and Helping MOMS Act of 2020 before end of year
DEADLINE EXTENDED: You’re Invited to Submit a Proposal to the AMCHP 2021 Annual Conference!
The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs has released its Call for Proposals for the 2021 Annual Conference taking place May 22-25 in New Orleans, LA. We are currently planning a combined in-person and virtual conference experience, however in-person...
AMCHP Awards Nearly $2 Million in CARES Act Funding to 21 MCH Agencies for Telehealth Work
Following a request for proposal, AMCHP has made 21 awards totaling nearly $2 million to state, territorial, and tribal MCH agencies to implement telehealth programs during the ongoing pandemic. The awards are funded by a recent grant from HRSA as part of the CARES...
AMCHP 2021 Conference Call for Proposals Now Open!
The 2021 AMCHP Annual Conference will be held May 22-25 at the New Orleans Marriott in New Orleans, LA. At this time, AMCHP is planning for an in-person meeting in New Orleans. We will update proposal submitters and the AMCHP membership community if it is necessary to...
Now Accepting Applications for the Emergency Preparedness and Response Action Learning Collaborative
AMCHP is working with CDC’s Division of Reproductive Health to support states in ensuring that the needs of women of reproductive age, especially pregnant and postpartum women, and infants are incorporated in planning, preparedness, and response efforts in the event...
AMCHP Joins Ariadne Labs in Supporting the Safer Childbirth Cities Initiative
Organization to Receive Funding from Grantmaking Collaborative to Administer Community of Practice The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) has announced the development and implementation of a Community of Practice in support of the Safer...
A Message From AMCHP: We’re all in
We’re all in. AMCHP’s mission is to lead and support programs nationally to protect and promote the optimal health of women, children, youth, families, and communities. We cannot fully achieve this goal unless we acknowledge that racism is a public health crisis and...