AMCHP

AMCHP Our membership also includes academic, advocacy, and community-based family health professionals, as well as families themselves.

The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) leads and supports programs nationally to protect and promote the optimal health of women, children, youth, families, and communities. The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs is a national resource, partner, and advocate for state public health leaders and others working to improve the health of women, children, youth, and fam

ilies, including those with special health care needs. AMCHP's members come from the highest levels of state government and include directors of maternal and child health programs, directors of programs for children with special health care needs, and other public health leaders who work with and support state maternal and child health programs. Our members directly serve all women and children nationwide, and strive to improve the health of all women, infants, children, and adolescents, including those with special health care needs, by administering critical public health education and screening services, and coordinating preventive, primary, and specialty care. AMCHP builds successful programs by disseminating best practices; advocating on our member's behalf in Washington; providing technical assistance; convening leaders to share experiences and ideas; and advising states about involving partners to reach our common goal of healthy children, healthy families, and healthy communities.

Did you miss our Policy and Partnerships Town Hall on April 9? Check out the recording at amchp.org/government-affairs, ...
04/24/2026

Did you miss our Policy and Partnerships Town Hall on April 9? Check out the recording at amchp.org/government-affairs, and register for our upcoming edition on May 14, from 2-3 PM ET at bit.ly/AMCHP-PPTH26!

Last week, AMCHP's Chief Operating Officer, Nikeisha Ogletree, joined Representative Robin Kelly and leading health advo...
04/23/2026

Last week, AMCHP's Chief Operating Officer, Nikeisha Ogletree, joined Representative Robin Kelly and leading health advocates at the U.S. Capitol in recognition of .

Nikeisha spoke alongside congressional champions united around an undeniable reality: approximately 700 pregnancy-related deaths occur in the U.S. each year — and 87% are preventable.

AMCHP remains committed to collective action, ensuring programs get the sustained investments needed to serve mothers, children, and families now and into the future. Read the full press release for more: bit.ly/4tkVn54

In March, AMCHP celebrated its Annual Business Meeting in conjunction with our 2026 AMCHP Annual Conference in Washingto...
04/22/2026

In March, AMCHP celebrated its Annual Business Meeting in conjunction with our 2026 AMCHP Annual Conference in Washington, DC. During the meeting, AMCHP's CEO and Board members reflected on the past year, shared key organizational updates, recognized newly appointed members, and welcomed incoming officers.

The Annual Business Meeting served as a gathering point for our community, allowing us to come together with our members to reaffirm our shared purpose and align our efforts toward our shared goal of healthy children, healthy families, and healthy communities.

Visit our website to learn about our work and how to become a member of AMCHP: www.amchp.org

📢 AMCHP’s Innovation Hub is excited to announce the 2026-2028 Replication Projects application process is now open! This...
04/21/2026

📢 AMCHP’s Innovation Hub is excited to announce the 2026-2028 Replication Projects application process is now open! This is a great opportunity to replicate a practice in the Innovation Hub Database and receive tailored support and coaching throughout.

Learn more: bit.ly/AMCHP-RP

📅 Don't forget to mark your calendars for , happening in person in Washington, DC, from March 6 to 9, 2027. Interested ...
04/20/2026

📅 Don't forget to mark your calendars for , happening in person in Washington, DC, from March 6 to 9, 2027.

Interested in getting all the details once they become available? Subscribe to the AMCHP Conference Newsletter so you don't miss out! amchp.org/subscribe

Have you visited AMCHP's Resource Library? Utilize a wealth of resources for your organization or program, such as web...
04/16/2026

Have you visited AMCHP's Resource Library? Utilize a wealth of resources for your organization or program, such as webinar recordings, toolkits, guides, tip sheets, and more! Access our FREE online library: bit.ly/AMCHPRL

On April 3, the Administration released several documents as part of the FY27 President’s Budget Request, outlining its ...
04/07/2026

On April 3, the Administration released several documents as part of the FY27 President’s Budget Request, outlining its proposed funding priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.

The budget documents request $111.1 billion for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), a $15.8 billion decrease from current levels, including a reorganization of HHS to establish an Administration for a Healthy America. Further, the budget calls for a $51.5 million cut to Title V's SPRANS Program and several eliminations of critical MCH programs, including Healthy Start.

AMCHP is deeply concerned by any proposed cuts to critical maternal and child health (MCH) programs. We are committed to urging Congress to fund HRSA’s Title V MCH Block Grant at $1 billion in FY27, including increased investments to both the state formula fund and SPRANS, in recognition of the significant role the Title V MCH Block Grant plays in the health and well-being of our nation’s women, children, and families.

Learn more at bit.ly/PA-040626

AMCHP’s 2026 – 2027 Board President, Jacqueline Johnson, welcomed the new slate of officers elected by the AMCHP members...
04/07/2026

AMCHP’s 2026 – 2027 Board President, Jacqueline Johnson, welcomed the new slate of officers elected by the AMCHP membership in 2026. Re-elections and new appointments were presented during the Annual Business Meeting, which took place on Tuesday, March 10, in conjunction with the 2026 AMCHP Annual Conference in Washington, DC, and include:

🌟 Marcus Johnson-Miller (President-Elect, 2026 - 2027)
🌟 Katie Eilers (Treasurer, 2026 - 2028)
🌟 Linda Hampton Starnes (Secretary, 2026 – 2028)
🌟 Nancy Scotto Rosato (Region II Director, 2026 - 2029)
🌟 Malerie Hartsell (Interim Region IV Director, 2026 - 2027)
🌟 Elizabeth Taylor-Schiro/Biidabinikwe (Region V Director, 2026 - 2029)
🌟 Amy Zapata (Interim Region VI Director, 2026 - 2028)
🌟 Martha Smith (Region VII Director, 2026 - 2029)

With these changes, the AMCHP Board of Directors now comprises seventeen members. Learn more at bit.ly/AMCHP-2026BER

Our next Policy and Partnerships Town Hall is only a few days away! Join us on April 9 at 2 PM ET to learn about the lat...
04/06/2026

Our next Policy and Partnerships Town Hall is only a few days away! Join us on April 9 at 2 PM ET to learn about the latest federal policy updates and hear from our national, federal, and state partners. Register at: bit.ly/AMCHP-PPTH26

to our student and early career professional roundtables at ! We loved seeing these emerging leaders in our workforce...
04/03/2026

to our student and early career professional roundtables at ! We loved seeing these emerging leaders in our workforce share their work and ideas—from virtual prenatal care and maternal mental health to community partnerships and improving access to care.

Want to learn more about these presenters and their work? Registered attendees can still log in to the conference platform to explore their sessions and insights: bit.ly/AMCHP2026

Wondering where you or your organization fits in a community-centered initiative? AMCHP’s reflection tool supports thoug...
03/31/2026

Wondering where you or your organization fits in a community-centered initiative?
AMCHP’s reflection tool supports thoughtful discussion and helps partners identify their starting point and role in the work. Use the tool: bit.ly/AMCHP-CCRT

AMCHP is pleased to announce that our members have elected a new slate of officers to serve on the AMCHP Board of Direct...
03/27/2026

AMCHP is pleased to announce that our members have elected a new slate of officers to serve on the AMCHP Board of Directors. Re-elections and new appointments, resulting from our 2026 Board elections, include:

🌟 Marcus Johnson-Miller (President-Elect, 2026 - 2027)
🌟 Katie Eilers (Treasurer, 2026 - 2028)
🌟 Linda Hampton Starnes (Secretary, 2026 – 2028)
🌟 Nancy Scotto Rosato (Region II Director, 2026 - 2029)
🌟 Malerie Hartsell (Interim Region IV Director, 2026 - 2027)
🌟 Elizabeth Taylor-Schiro/Biidabinikwe (Region V Director, 2026 - 2029)
🌟 Amy Zapata (Interim Region VI Director, 2026 - 2028)
🌟 Martha Smith (Region VII Director, 2026 - 2029)

With these changes, the AMCHP Board of Directors now comprises seventeen members. Learn more: bit.ly/AMCHP-2026BER

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