Search Results: MCH Organizations

Annotation: The Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP) supports state maternal and child health programs and provides national leadership on issues affecting women and children. AMCHP accomplishes its mission through the active participation of its members and partnerships with government agencies, families and advocates, health care purchasers and providers, academic and research professionals, and others at the national, state, and local levels. AMCHP tracks and analyzes emerging policy issues that impact family health and distributes the information to subscribers electronically via the AMCHP Legislative Alert. Issues areas include adolescent and school health; best practices; child health; data and assessment; family involvement; Medicaid, State Children's Health Insurance Program, and welfare; mental health; and women's and perinatal health. It also has a National Center for Health Reform Implementation.

Keywords: Advocacy, Block grants, Child health, Children with special health care needs, CSHN programs, Federal MCH programs, Guidelines, Maternal health, Models, Professional societies, Public policies, State programs, Technical assistance, Title V

Annotation: The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is the lead U. S. Department of Health and Human Services agency for improving access to health care for individuals and families nationwide. The agency includes the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, which funds the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant, Special Projects of Regional and National Significance (SPRANS) activities and the Healthy Start Program. Some materials are available in Spanish.

Keywords: Access to health care, Child health, Consumer education, Federal agencies, Health insurance, Health promotion, Healthy start, HRSA, Models, Outreach, Policy development, Program development, Publications, Public health, Public policies, Spanish language materials, SPRANS, Women's health

Annotation: The Institute for Medicaid Innovation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit research organization that works to improve the lives of Medicaid enrollees through the development, implementation, and diffusion of innovative and evidence-based models of care that promote quality, value, equity and the engagement of patients, families, and communities. Focus areas include maternal and perinatal health, gender-based health, behavioral health, child and adolescent health, health equity, and social determinants of health.

Keywords: Diffusion of innovation, Medicaid, Models, Research

Annotation: The Metropolitan Washington Public Health Assessment Center (MWPHAC) aims to improve the health of the population of the Washington metropolitan region by contributing to efforts to enhance the quality and availability of population-based health data, including developing Web-based access to data and analytic tools. MWPHAC is pursuing long-term objectives to improve the availability, timeliness, accuracy, and comparability of local population-based health data; to develop statistical and epidemiological methods relevant to local public health assessment efforts; and to serve as a model of cooperation between local health agencies and schools of public health to promote education of students and faculty in local public health practice. Health data, health indicators, reports, and links are posted on the center's Web site.

Keywords: Data, District of Columbia, Models, Public health

Annotation: The State Public Health Autism Resource Center (SPHARC) is a resource center for state Title V agencies (supported through the MCH Block Grant) and others interested in improving systems for children, youth, and families with autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities. The SPHARC Web site provides state snapshots, promising practices, and other resources to support states as they develop and implement systems to improve the health and well-being of infants, children, and adolescents with autism and other special health care needs.

Keywords: Autism, Block grants, Child health, Children with special health care needs, CSHN programs, Developmental disabilities, Federal MCH programs, Maternal health, Models, National MCH resource center, Resource centers, State programs, Technical assistance, Title V

Annotation: Based in Indianapolis, IN, uMa Birth Village is a birth and postpartum doula support service serving Greater Indianapolis and the surrounding areas. uMa's provides both nurturing and evidence-based physical, emotional and educational support to birthing people and families during the pregnancy, birth and the early postpartum period.

Keywords: Childbirth, Community programs, Community service, Doulas, Local programs, Maternal health, Models, Perinatal care, Postpartum care

Annotation: Yale University's School of the 21st Century (21C) is a community school model that incorporates childcare and family support services into schools. Its overall goal is to promote the optimal growth and development of children beginning at birth. Yale 21C's directors, staff, affiliated research associates and peer trainers provide training, technical assistance, and evaluation services for schools and communities implementing the 21C model.

Keywords: Child care services, Family support services, Models, Schools