MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

AMCHP offers value to its members by providing exclusive access to the latest in maternal and child health practice and policy. In addition to supporting members with technical assistance and advocacy efforts, AMCHP connects members to promote expertise sharing through events, publications, and an online member center. Key AMCHP member benefits include:

• AMCHP Member Briefs – a curated biweekly newsletter with legislative updates, new publications, funding opportunities, and more!
• Conference Registration Discount – reduced registration fee of 27% for the AMCHP Annual Conference.
• Leadership Opportunities – serve on Association committees and participate in conference calls with peers from your region to share best practices and tackle difficult issues.
• Legislative and Policy Updates – email action alerts on critical family health issues, monthly national policy calls, and resources on MCH-related legislation and funding in the MCH Bill Tracker.
• Representation and Advocacy – AMCHP represents your interests before Congress and federal agencies. We advocate for a wide spectrum of issues impacting the health of women, children, youth, and families.
• Best Practices – members have the opportunity to share model practices with the MCH community. In turn, you can learn about effective programs from across the country.
• Access to Staff Experts – specialists in MCH and CYSHCN issues, AMCHP staff are on hand to answer questions about issues ranging from child health, housing and nutrition security, workforce development and capacity building to data and Medicaid.
• Technical Assistance – build the capacity of your state or local health programs through AMCHP’s technical assistance initiatives and skills-building programs.
• 1:1 Conversations with AMCHP Leadership – engage directly with our leadership through exclusive one-on-one chats with the CEO, offering an opportunity for candid discussion, feedback, and connection.
• State & Territorial Health Department Member Calls – participate in dedicated member calls designed specifically for health departments. Receive timely updates on current affairs and share how federal, state, and local directives are impacting your programs.
• Fact Sheets – stay informed with fact sheets and issue briefs. Examples include: AMCHP’s Family Engagement & Partnership Guiding Principles & Values; Keeping the “A” in MCH: How to Elevate Adolescence within your State MC(A)H Public Health System; Opportunities to Leverage Opioid Settlement Funding for State Maternal and Child Health Priorities; We lost Medicaid coverage. Now what?; and more!
• Tools & Handbooks – receive great tools to support successful program building and infrastructure. Resources include: “What’s my place in this work,” “Planning for Sustainability,” “How to Hire a Youth Advisor,” and “Highlighting Family Leadership within Title V.”
• Career Center – look for a new challenge or find the perfect candidate through our online career center.
• Resume & Career Workshops at Conference – take advantage of complimentary resume reviews and career development workshops offered during the AMCHP Annual Conference to support your professional growth.