Modification published on 07/18/2017
extending deadline
Modification published on 04/18/2017
Changing EHB External Flag
Modification published on 04/18/2017
updated external view to no - from ncarswell
Modification published on 04/17/2017
updated external display
The purpose of the Title V MCH Services Block Grant Program is to create Federal/State partnerships in all 59 States/jurisdictions that support service systems which address MCH needs, such as: (1) Significantly reducing infant mortality; (2) Providing comprehensive care for women before, during, and after pregnancy and childbirth; (3) Providing preventive and primary care services for infants, children, and adolescents; (4) Providing comprehensive care for children and adolescents with special health care needs; (4) Immunizing all children; (5) Reducing adolescent pregnancy; (6) Putting into community practice national standards and guidelines for prenatal care, for healthy and safe child care, and for health supervision of infants, children, and adolescents; (7) Assuring access to care for all mothers and children; and (8) Meeting the nutritional needs of mothers, children, and families.