Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs
Non-profit OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States51-200 Employees
The Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP) is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., that serves as a national resource, partner, and advocate for state public health leaders who administer maternal and child health programs. Its membership includes senior state government officials, directors of maternal and child health programs and related services for children with special health care needs, as well as academic, advocacy, and community-based professionals and families. AMCHP aims to improve health outcomes for women, infants, children, youth, parents, families, and communities by disseminating best practices, providing technical assistance, convening leaders to share experiences, and advising states on engaging partners. The organization has 51 to 200 employees and operates with a national focus in the nonprofit sector. Recent activity highlights AMCHP's annual conference as a major gathering for its community, where awards are presented and leaders engage with one another.