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Maternal and Child Health Block Grant | Washington State Department of Health Maternal and Child Health Block Grant The Maternal and Child Health Block grant funds support state and local activities to improve the health of women, infants, children, youth, and their families.
To receive the grant each year, the Office of Family and Community Health Improvement submits an application and report to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau . The application includes: Data on several national and state performance measures A report on past, present, and planned activities.
Washington’s Plan to Support Women, Children, and Families (2025–2030) Read about Washington State Department of Health’s (DOH) plan to help women, caregivers, children, and youth, including those with disabilities thrive.
Maternal and Child Health (MCH) State Action Plan Vision: To Increase the Health and Well-Being of Families, Children, and Adolescents What We're Working Toward All mothers and babies are: Safe, healthy, and cared for Thriving before, during, and after pregnancy All children and youth are: Safe, healthy, and cared for Thriving at home, school, and in community All children and youth with special health care needs and their families: Receive the care they need to thrive from prenatal to adulthood State and local MCH systems are: Comprehensive, well-coordinated, and easily accessible Responsive to individual, family and community needs These key themes anchor the plan and were identified through data and community input: Economic security and basic needs Health care access and quality Social-emotional well-being and support Women and Maternal Health Expand access to timely, high quality maternal health care More mothers who attend postpartum visit within 12 weeks of delivery increase to 92% More mothers receive prenatal care in their first trimester increase to 79% Prenatal and Infant Health Increased support for new parents and caregivers.
More infants who have ever breastfed increase to 94% More postpartum women receiving a home visit after delivery of a baby increase to 15% Fewer parents reporting material hardship in at least 1 area of basic needs decrease to 35% Access to comprehensive and family-centered pediatric care Access to child and family basic needs and community resources More children ages 0–17 years with a medical home increase to 53% More children in low-income families who are ready for kindergarten increase to 45% Access to youth-friendly health services and well-being support More 10th grade students who report they have seen a provider in the past 12 months for a reason other than being sick increase to 68% Fewer 10th graders who report having no adults to turn to when feeling sad or depressed decrease to 10% Children And Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Access to comprehensive and coordinated health services and supports More CYSHCN receive needed care coordination increase to 50% More CYSHCN can get the needed referrals increase to 71% More CYSHCN receive family-centered care increase to 82% Cross-Cutting and Systems Building System coordination and collaboration for Prenatal-to-5 and CYSHCN populations.
More governmental public health partners report that collaboration has resulted in streamlining workflows, leveraging points of influence, and systems improvements. More family leaders engaged in Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Process Read the full action plan: Washington 2026 Action Plan Table (PDF) . Email us with any questions (MCHBGPublicComment@doh.
wa. gov). 2026 Application and 2024 Report Read the Draft Executive Summary of the Maternal Child Health Block Grant 2026 Application and 2024 Report (PDF) .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State and local health departments, community organizations, and other entities in Washington State. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Maternal and Child Health Block Grant is funded by Washington State Department of Health. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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