The Title V MCH Program envisions a nation where all mothers, children and youth, including children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN), and their families are healthy and thriving. The mission of Title V MCH is to improve the health and well-being of the nation’s mothers, infants, children, and youth, including children and youth with special health care needs, and their families. The priorities of the Wisconsin Title V MCH Program for 2011-2015 are:
- Reduce health disparities for women, infants, and children, including those with special health care needs
- Increase the number of women, children, and families who receive preventive and treatment health services within a medical home
- Increase the number of children and youth with special health care needs and their families who access necessary services and supports
- Increase the number of women, men, and families who have knowledge of and skills to promote optimal infant and child health, development, and growth
- Increase the number of women, children, and families who have optimal mental health and healthy relationships
- Increase the number of women, men, and families who have knowledge of and skills to promote optimal reproductive health and pregnancy planning
- Increase the number of women, children, and families who receive preventive screenings, early identification, and intervention
- Increase the number of women, children, and families who live in a safe and healthy community
For additional information regarding the MCH Program, telephone 608-266-3890 or refer to the links in the left navigation.
Contacts
Family Health Section Contacts
Program Funding
Federal Title V is the funding source, received from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB).
