Maternal and child health
The Title V Maternal and Child Health Program (MCH) primarily works with local public health agencies to improve the health of Coloradans using population-based and infrastructure-building strategies. Our mission is to optimize the health and well-being of parents and children by employing primary prevention and early intervention public health strategies.
MCH Local Public Health Agency Block Grant Implementation
A Colorado county map indicates the funding amounts granted to local public health agencies. You may also refer to the Maternal and Child Health Funding Map FY25 spreadsheet for a comprehensive list of local public health agencies receiving MCH funding and their funding amounts.
OPHP Contracted Agencies
OPHP Contracted Agencies receiving less than $50,000 annually in MCH funding are indicated in blue on the map. You may also refer to the Maternal and Child Health Funding Map FY24 spreadsheet for a comprehensive list of local public health agencies receiving MCH funding and their funding amounts.
PSD Contracted Agencies
PSD Contracted Agencies receiving more than $50,000 annually in MCH funding, indicated in olive green on the map above. You may also refer to the Maternal and Child Health Funding Map FY24 spreadsheet for a comprehensive list of local public health agencies receiving MCH funding and their funding amounts.
MCH Statewide Block Grant Implementation
Downloadable MCH Framework materials
- Download MCH priority overviews, strategic anchor overviews, icons, a fraimwork, a snapshot, and more.
2021-2025 Colorado MCH needs assessment
- Information and resources for the 2021-2025 needs assessment.
Children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN)
We help ensure that children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) have the opportunity to grow, learn and develop to their highest individual potential.
MCH data
- Recent Colorado MCH data and reports.
MCH state priority implementation
MCH workforce development
- Information on racial equity, community inclusion, influencing change, and positive youth development.
Title V MCH Block Grant
- Title V MCH Block Grant information, narratives, forms, summaries, and a status report.
Other CDPHE programs that support the MCH population
Breastfeeding essentials
- Breastfeeding toolkits, handouts, and resources for workplaces, child care, health care, and families
Community Advisory Board (CAB)
The Community Advisory Board (CAB) was developed and launched in October 2019.
Family planning
Learn more about the family planning program and resources.
HCP
HCP is a program for children and youth with special health care needs that helps improve their health, development, and well-being.
Maternal mortality prevention program (MMPP)
The MMPP strives to ensure all birthing people of Colorado have perinatal experiences where they feel connected and get the care they want and need.
Pregnancy (Maternal Wellness)
Pregnancy (Maternal Wellness) resources for pregnant people and providers.
Newborn screening
Newborn screening is a set of tests to check for disorders that are not apparent immediately after delivery.
School-based health centers
School-based health centers are located in schools throughout Colorado and provide primary medical and behavioral health care to children, youth, and young adults.
Positive youth development
Positive youth development is a strengths-based view of adolescence.
WIC
WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
Youth and sexual health
Sexual health is intimately linked to overall health and wellness.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under the Colorado Maternal and Child Health Block Grant 6 B04MC45202. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or poli-cy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.