AMCHP is Awarded $1.2M to Advance MCH Housing and Food Security Policy Initiatives – AMCHP
AMCHP is Awarded $1.2M to Advance MCH Housing and Food Security Policy Initiatives AMCHP
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AMCHP is Awarded $1.2M to Advance MCH Housing and Food Security Policy Initiatives
The Project
The Project, which starts September 30, 2024, aims to increase the number of state-led policy initiatives designed to reduce the drivers of health disparities for maternal and child health (MCH) populations by addressing social determinants of health (SDoH).
Introduction
The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) is pleased to have been awarded a $1.2 million cooperative agreement from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau (HRSA MCHB) to build the capacity of public health leaders at the state and local level to effectively use policy approaches related to housing and food security for MCH populations. This effort will directly benefit professionals representing the Title V MCH Services Block Grant, housing/social service agencies, local health departments, and community-based organizations.
Project Details
The three-year project includes the launch of the MCH Policy Ideation to Action (I2A) Learning Collaborative, which will provide intensive support for six cross-sector Title V-led teams to develop housing and/or food security policy initiatives. AMCHP will also develop and disseminate trainings and resources to assist MCH professionals and their partners in effectively using policy approaches to improve SDoH for MCH populations. Finally, AMCHP will convene an MCH Policy Innovation Subject Matter Expert (SME) Council comprised of more than a dozen federal, national, state, and community-based MCH/SDoH SMEs to leverage and mobilize knowledge, assets, and connections and facilitate alignment.
Statement from CEO
“We are thrilled to partner with HRSA MCHB on this critical initiative. The MCH Policy Ideation to Action Learning Collaborative will provide state and local public health leaders with the tools, resources, and support they need to address key social determinants of health, such as housing and food security, through innovative policy approaches,” said Terrance E. Moore, Chief Executive Officer of AMCHP. “By fostering cross-sector collaboration, we aim to drive meaningful and sustainable change that will reduce health disparities and improve outcomes for maternal and child health populations across the country.”
Additional Support
AMCHP looks forward to providing additional support to our members to advance their housing and food security policy capacity. Stay tuned for additional information in early 2025 on how Title V leaders can apply for the MCH Policy Ideation to Action (I2A) Learning Collaborative.
This project is supported by HRSA of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U1XMC54190 – Supporting Maternal and Child Health Innovation In States for $1,200,000 over three years. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being | 3.8: Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services, and access to safe, effective, quality, and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all | No specific indicators mentioned in the article |
| SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities | 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic or other status | No specific indicators mentioned in the article |
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | 11.1: By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe, and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums | Housing policy initiatives developed by the Title V-led teams |
| SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production | 12.3: By 2030, halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses | Food security policy initiatives developed by the Title V-led teams |
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
The article highlights the aim to reduce health disparities for maternal and child health populations by addressing social determinants of health (SDoH) such as housing and food security. These issues are connected to the SDGs mentioned above.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- Target 3.8: Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services, and access to safe, effective, quality, and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all
- Target 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic or other status
- Target 11.1: By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe, and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums
- Target 12.3: By 2030, halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses
Based on the article’s content, these targets can be identified as relevant to the issues discussed.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
No specific indicators are mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets.
The article primarily focuses on the initiatives and support provided by the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) to address housing and food security policy initiatives. It does not mention specific indicators for measuring progress towards the targets.
Source: amchp.org
