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About the Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant

About the Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant. AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training. January 22, 2009. Title V. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Social Security Act, Title V).

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About the Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant

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  1. About the Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training January 22, 2009

  2. Title V U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Social Security Act, Title V) The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is the primary Federal agency for improving access to health care services for people who are uninsured, isolated or medically vulnerable. Maternal and Child Health Bureau, as part of the Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, administers Title V. State’s health agency – Maternal and Child Health AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training January 22, 2009

  3. Title V Each State’s health agency is responsible for programs carried out with Title V dollars. Title V programs are closely administered with related programs such as WIC, Family Planning, Early Intervention and School Based Health Programs. • The largest portion of Title V dollars go to the States through a formula-based block grant process: • on the basis of the number of children in poverty in a state • states match $3 for every $4 in Federal funds they receive AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training January 22, 2009

  4. Title V • Title V programs develop service systems to meet critical challenges in maternal and child health, including: • Reducing infant mortality • Providing and ensuring access to comprehensive care for women • Promoting preventive and primary care services for children • Increasing the number of children who receive health assessments, diagnostic and treatment services • Providing family-centered, community-based, coordinated care for children with special health care needs. AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training January 22, 2009

  5. Title V • States conduct a needs assessment every year to determine the specific needs of the women and children in their state. • For example, reducing childhood obesity and decreasing injuries among children AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training January 22, 2009

  6. Advocacy AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training January 22, 2009

  7. How to make an appointment • Do homework in advance • Staff Matter • Introduce Yourself • Educate AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training January 22, 2009

  8. Do Your Homework • Try to research your member. • Past positions and actions regarding the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant. • Help them understand what it means for the state. AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training January 22, 2009

  9. Staff Matter • Staff members are consulted on the day-to-day decisions. • Regular access to the Congressman or Senator.  • End Goal: Having your idea considered. AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training January 22, 2009

  10. Introduce Yourself • Who you are. • What you do. • What you want them to do?  • Don’t overwhelm with talk or materials. AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training January 22, 2009

  11. Educate • What exactly is the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant? • How is it funded? • What does it do to help? AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training January 22, 2009

  12. Materials AMCHP can provide • An official ‘ask” sheet • Specific state profile • The MCH Pyramid of services • Other materials AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training January 22, 2009

  13. “Ask” sheet AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training January 22, 2009

  14. AMCHP State profile AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training January 22, 2009

  15. Meeting Tips • Be flexible. • Be ready to move. • Call ahead if you are running late. • Remember, you are the “expert” AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training January 22, 2009

  16. Follow Up • The success or failure of a meeting is determined almost entirely by what you do after the meeting. AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training January 22, 2009

  17. Follow Up Tips • Thank You note. • Provide requested information. • Brief your network on the ground as to the delegation’s positions and if appropriate, urge them to contact the staff as well. AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training January 22, 2009

  18. Follow Up Tips • Share the delegation’s positions with the officials in your agency. • Consider writing a Letter to the Editor. • Invite your member to visit. • Ongoing relationship. AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training January 22, 2009

  19. Planning a Site Visit • Bring a letter of invitation to your meeting. • A place they can see, tour, meet with people. • Invite the media. • What is in it for them (and you!) AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training January 22, 2009

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