About Strengthen the Evidence

The growing need to translate findings of successful programs and practices into actionable resources has called for an evolution in the support provided to Title V agencies in the states and jurisdictions.

The revised Strengthen the Evidence for MCH Programs utilizes a consortium-based approach to advance MCH National Performance Measure topic areas and develop evidence-based/informed State Action Plans.

Partners

• National Center for Education in Maternal & Child Health (NCEMCH)
• National Maternal & Child Health Workforce Development Center (NMCHWDC) with assistance from the Association of MCH Programs (AMCHP)
• CityMatCH
• The Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development (GUCCHD)

Overarching Strategies

Project partners provide expert consultation, technical assistance (TA), and resources to assist state Title V MCH Block Grant programs implement the Title V MCH Block Grant.

The three strategic focus areas that the project addresses:

• Support to States. Building upon the NMCHWDC infrastructure, TA is responsive and multi-pronged.
• Implementation Science. Reports and tools are designed to translate effective interventions into practice and policy.
• Knowledge-Based Learning. Learning is responsive to the needs of busy professionals and integrates an extensive MCH knowledge base.