Maternal and Child Health

The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Program protects and promotes the health of children and youth, mothers, and families. Funds provided by the Federal MCH Services Title V Block Grant Program allow Alabama to use dollars to assure continued improvement in the health, safety, and well-being of pregnant women, infants, children, adolescents, and their families: including women of reproductive age, fathers, and children and youth with special health care needs.

Program Overview

• View Alabama's National Performance Measures, MCH Priority Needs, and Evidence-based Strategy Measures
• See examples of services provided by MCH
• Read more about the Federal-State Partnership
• Read about the Title V MCH Block Grant Transformation
• View Alabama's 2020 Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Comprehensive Needs Assessment
• View Alabama's most current MCH Services State Snapshot
• View Alabama's most current MCH Services Block Grant Annual Report/Application
  • View Archived Publications

Federal funds for the MCH Services Title V Block Grant Program are administered through the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The Alabama MCH Services Title V Block Grant Program is administratively located in the Bureau of Family Health Services of the Alabama Department of Public Health.

National Maternal Health Hotline

HRSA's Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) is pleased to provide the National Maternal Health Hotline to new and expecting parents. The Hotline is free, confidential, and available 24/7 in both English and Spanish. Individuals can call or text the Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) to be connected with a trained counselor who will listen and provide support. Visit HRSA's MCHB National Maternal Health Hotline webpage to learn more.