On June 17, AMCHP held a conference call to discuss health reform. Click here to listen to a recording of the call.

AMCHP has authored a preliminary summary of key MCH provisions included in the “Affordable Health Choices Act," recently introduced in the U.S. Senate. Click here to download a PDF of the summary.

Click here for AMCHP's Health Reform Resources page. 

AMCHP is collecting family stories that highlight the difference Title V is making in the lives of people living in your state and community. If you have a story to share, please contact us.

The Tejada Family's Story

May 21, 2006 was the happiest day of my life--my first child was born. Family and friends celebrated with us and each day we watched his development with great anticipation.
I began to worry about his development when he was about 12 months old and not reaching the targeted milestones. We contacted the early intervention program in Hudson County and within 40 days someone came to our home to evaluate my son’s development. I also took my son to a developmental pediatrician and he was diagnosed with autism. Autism, a-u-t-i-s-m, the words and letters rang hollow at first. Then I began researching, and the implications of this diagnosis seemed to slowly shatter our world. What would this mean for his future?

Click here to read "One Father's Journey of Love for His Son."

AMCHP has collected best practices in maternal and child health from around the country. You can now access information on these programs and get the word out about your best practice.

Best Practice submissions are accepted on a rolling basis.