Maternal
and Child Health (MCH) is part of the Social Security Act (SSA), which began in
1935. It is one of the largest federal block grant programs.
SSA was the start of the federal government's support to states to improve the
health of mothers and children. In 1981, MCH became a block grant program. This
resulted in a merge of seven categorical programs into one block grant. MCH has
changed over time but maintains the focus on maternal and child health and
well-being.
Title V Block Grant Application
You can download
a PDF of the Texas Title V Maternal and Child Health FY 2021 Application/FY 2019 Annual Report on the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) website.
Previously submitted Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant
Applications and Annual Reports can also be accessed on the HRSA website. The Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Program
State Snapshot, produced by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, presents
high-level data and the executive summary from the most recent Application and
Annual Report.
Title V Five-Year Needs Assessment
The FY15 Title V Five-Year Needs Assessment was a comprehensive, statewide
assessment of the status and needs of the maternal and child health population
in Texas. MCH is preparing the FY20 Title V five-year needs assessment, which is
expected to be ready in the summer of 2021.
You can also find
more information regarding the Title V MCH programs in other states at HRSA’s website.
Questions or
comments regarding any of the above information can be directed to
the Maternal and Child Health Section at:
Texas Department of State Health Services
Maternal & Child Health
PO Box 149347, Mail Code 1922
Austin, TX 78714-9347
(512) 776-7373: Phone
(512) 458-7658: Fax
TitleV@dshs.texas.gov
External links
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of the Texas Department of State Health Services. These external links may not
be accessible to persons with disabilities.