Improving the Health of All Mothers and Children

Public Comments to Improve Services for Massachusetts Families and Children Maternal and Child Health Block Grant (Title V) Federal-State Partnership

The 18 national measures were established by the federal government and are the same for each state and territory.

Ten Priority Needs for Massachusetts have been identified through an open and collaborative process with MCH stakeholders.

Partners in Perinatal Health is a statewide partnership of non-profit organizations committed to improving the quality of health care available to childbearing families.

The general purpose of the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Program is the improvement of the health of all mothers and children in the nation, in keeping with the national health objectives established by the Public Health Service Act for the year 2010. It is also known as Title V from its authorization through Title V of the Social Security Act of 1935.

Massachusetts reports progress on ten State Negotiated Performance Measures each year and identifies key activities for each performance measure.

Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Program