Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP)

The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs is a national resource, partner and advocate for state public health leaders and others working to improve the health of women, children, youth and families, including those with special health care needs.

AMCHP's members come from the highest levels of state government and include directors of maternal and child health programs, directors of programs for children with special health care needs and other public health leaders who work with and support state maternal and child health programs. Their members directly serve all women and children nationwide, and strive to improve the health of all women, infants, children and adolescents, including those with special health care needs, by administering critical public health education and screening services, and coordinating preventive, primary and specialty care. Their membership also includes academic, advocacy and community based family health professionals, as well as families themselves.

Mission:
AMCHP leads and supports programs nationally to protect and promote the optimal health of women, children, youth, families, and communities.

Vision:
AMCHP envisions a nation that values and invests in the health and wellbeing of all women, children, youth, families, and communities so that they may thrive.