Early Childhood Systems

The MCH Program proposes to address the eight priority areas identified through the 2010 needs assessment process through a systems-building approach using the Life Course Framework (exit DHS).  This framework is research-based on how each stage of life influences the next.  Developmental periods exist when the timing of exposures to risk factors most impact health.  Early childhood is a critical developmental period with lifelong health impact.  

From 2011-2015 MCH Block Grant funding is supporting early childhood systems through two initiatives:

1. Wisconsin Healthiest Families
2. Keeping Kids Alive

2013 Objectives

Provides the objectives for the two initiatives: Wisconsin Healthiest Families and Keeping Kids Alive.

2012 Reporting Information

Provides documents (to include the MCH Competency Tool) related to contract data reporting for the two Early Childhood Systems initiatives:

• Wisconsin Healthiest Families
• Keeping Kids Alive

Federal Maternal and Child Health regulations require the state to provide a 75% funding match.  Contractees must report match as detailed in the MCH/CYSHCN Match Statement (PDF, 193 KB). 

Assessment and Planning Tools

Provides optional tools to assist in assessment and planning efforts.

MCH Early Childhood Systems Core Competencies

Provides access to information, tools, and resources associated with the MCH Early Childhood Systems core competencies.

Events

Provides links and resources to events related to the MCH Early Childhood Systems work.  

Contacts

Provides contact information for MCH Program staff and statewide partners supporting the Wisconsin Healthiest Families and Keeping Kids Alive Initiatives. 

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Last Revised: May 17, 2013