AMCHP

Our membership also includes academic, advocacy, and community-based family health professionals, as well as families themselves.

The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) leads and supports programs nationally to protect and promote the optimal health of women, children, youth, families, and communities. 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. Our 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. AMCHP builds successful programs by disseminating best practices; advocating on our member's behalf in Washington; providing technical assistance; convening leaders to share experiences and ideas; and advising states about involving partners to reach our common goal of healthy children, healthy families, and healthy communities.

03/24/2026

April 9 is the date of our upcoming Policy and Partnerships Town Halls! Join us from 2 – 3 PM ET to learn about the latest federal policy updates and hear from our national, federal, and state partners. Register at bit.ly/AMCHP-PPTH26

03/19/2026

to our Go-Go Groove Lunchtime Dance Party at 🎉💃

We took a break from the busy conference schedule, hit the dance floor, and recharged with the sounds of JusPaul & The Brothas—celebrating go-go, D.C.’s homegrown sound known for its infectious rhythms and call-and-response energy.

03/17/2026

Is your program, policy, or tool focused on ? Are you looking for a way to share your impactful work?

Submit your program or policy for the Spring 2026 MCH Innovations Database Review by March 20! Learn more: amchp.org/innovation-hub

03/13/2026

📅 Save the date for the 2027 !

Mark your calendars to attend our conference in person in Washington, DC, from March 6 to 9, 2027. Interested in getting all the details once they become available? Subscribe to the AMCHP Conference Newsletter so you don't miss out! amchp.org/subscribe.

03/12/2026

Shoutout to our AMAZING staff and board members who consistently go above and beyond to operationalize our mission to advance the health of mothers, children, youth, families, and communities.

Did you meet or engage with anyone from our team at ? Share some kudos in the comments below!

03/12/2026

Thank you to all of our attendees, presenters, sponsors, staff, and conference managers for making such an incredible experience!

Over the past few days, we saw the true in action—through meaningful conversations, new connections, and joyful moments together.

As you take time to rest and reflect, please keep an eye on your inbox for our conference evaluation survey. Your feedback helps us make this experience even better in the years to come!

03/12/2026

Another impactful Hill Day at !

Nearly 40 leaders joined us on Capitol Hill to meet with Congressional offices, advocate for strong Title V funding, and share firsthand experiences supporting families in their states and jurisdictions.

Thank you to everyone who made their voices heard—we look forward to continuing this work together!

03/12/2026

The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs would like to thank our sponsors for choosing the 2026 AMCHP Annual Conference as the ideal platform for the visibility of their brands, products, and services. We are grateful for your support and for trusting our event as one of the right places to reach influential maternal and child health leaders, making a lasting impact on the health of women, children, youth, families, and communities.

Don’t miss out on sponsoring our conference next year! Subscribe to our conference newsletter to be among the first to know about these opportunities: amchp.org/subscribe

03/12/2026

The closing plenary of highlighted both connection and disconnection. Keynote speakers Jasmine Johnson, Sheng Lee Yang, Juliana McMillan-Whilhoit, and Kendra Blackett-Dibinga took us on a journey into the heart of self-care, inviting us to reflect on how we care for families, providers, and those who are on the frontline of community trauma and care.

Throughout this restorative session, speakers discussed the importance of seeking and identifying support and support systems, holistic wellness, and unplugging while remaining informed. As the session wrapped up, participants walked away
with tools, resources, and practices for centering self-care, checking in with one another, and balancing personal and professional priorities, especially during times of crisis and uncertainty.

And just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, the energy shifted right after the plenary! We dove into an energetic segment filled with dance and music, creating joyful connections that uplifted our spirits and ignited a sense of community. What a wonderful way to cap off the 2026 AMCHP Annual Conference!

03/11/2026

We unpacked the real-time policy shifts shaping and the different roles many of us play in navigating them at our second plenary.

AMCHP’s Sherie Lou Santos led a fireside chat with Brittani Collins, Dr. Michael Warren, Dr. Tobi Adeyeye Amosun, and Dawn Bailey, exploring the power of relationships, bipartisan collaboration, and confidence in our expertise.

Lightning presenters, including Dana Yarbrough, Chrissy Hood, Alexandra Fields, Dr. Mona Hanna, and Marcia O’Malley, also shared real-world examples of how professionals translate policy into programs and action.

As Alexandra reminded us, “Relationships are the most stable infrastructure we have.”

03/10/2026

On Monday, March 9, tens of attendees joined AMCHP CEO, Terrance E. Moore, for an interactive town hall where he introduced a proposed National Maternal and Child Health Strategy. During the town hall, Terrance shared the why behind the strategy, the core elements taking shape, and invited participants to help shape what comes next.

Thank you to the many conference attendees who joined us for an early thinking, brainstorming session, as well as for your thoughtful questions, as together we build this work over the next several years. Your perspective will help strengthen and refine this collective vision!

03/09/2026

The Opening Plenary, “The Power of the Youth,” celebrated 10 years of leadership from the Puerto Rico Youth Advisory Council and the impact of authentic youth–adult partnerships in .

As Camila Orria shared, “We don’t just occupy a seat—we help lead the conversation.”

The message was clear: when youth voices are included early and intentionally, the impact is stronger and lasts longer.

Now the question remains for all of us: Are you ready to move beyond listening to truly collaborating with youth? Comment BORN READY if you enjoyed this energizing session!

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