We aim to improve the health of mothers, children, and families by developing leaders in Maternal and Child Health (MCH) and building the MCH workforce.
We achieve this through a variety of strategies and programs that provide training, education, leadership development, and support for MCH professionals.
Access key documents
- Maternal and Child Health Leadership Competencies to learn more about what knowledge and skills are necessary for a highly qualified, diverse workforce.
- Special Journal Issue on Workforce Development for original research, commentaries, innovations, policy and program evaluations.
Funding opportunities
Our funding opportunities and partnerships ensure that our investments in training and workforce development reach all corners of the nation and several U.S. territories.
- View our map of workforce development funded projects.
- View our awards charts for programs that support
- Pathways to graduate education
- Workforce development for practicing MCH professionals
Awardee resources
- Data Gathering and Reporting Requirements
Provides annual and other reporting processes and links. - New Grantee Orientation Webinar (2021)
If you are a new grantee, watch this webinar. - MCH Resources for Training and Faculty Collaboration
Includes the MCH leadership competencies and learning portals such as the MCH Navigator. - Storytelling workshop
This recorded grantee webinar provides instruction on identifying your audience, goals, and best messaging strategies.
Success stories
Our MCH training programs have lifelong impacts on the careers of MCH leaders. Trainees from our Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Program (PDF) (PDF) and our Leadership Education in Adolescent Health Program (PDF) (PDF) described their experiences.