Advocacy, Legislation & Policy 

Just as you are a voice for the mothers, children and families you serve in your state, AMCHP is your voice in our nation’s capitol. Together, we can actively advocate for public policies that strengthen our public health system, expand health insurance coverage to mothers and children, and provide resources for states to better serve MCH populations, including children with special health care needs.  

Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Funding

  • AMCHP President's  Written Testimony to Congress Calling On Increase to Title V MCH Block Grant for FY 2011
  • 55 National Organizations Call On Increased Funding For The Title V MCH Block Grant (3/16/2010)
  • President's FY2011 Budget Maternal and Child Health Funding Highlights (02/05/2010)
  • President proposes $11 million increase to Title V MCH Block Grant (02/01/2010)
  • AMCHP Advocacy Training calls-AMCHP held 2 training calls prior to the annual meeting to discuss advocating for the Title V MCH Block Grant. You can see the archived presentations on the AMCHP Advocacy Training page
  • Sample Title V MCH Block Grant Advocacy Letter

Announcements on Teen Pregnancy Prevention Opportunities

AMCHP Table on New Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs

AMCHP Letter to HHS on New Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative and Office of Adolescent Health (1/07/2010)

Additional MCH Policy Information       

 

For more information please contact AMCHP's Government and Public Policy Team: Brent Ewig, Joshua Brown or Michelle Alletto via e-mail or call (202) 775-0436.

 
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