Our Partners
Collaborating to improve maternal and child health and advance community health care across the nation.
Our History & Partnerships
CityMatCH was initiated in 1988 as a special project of the Boston Department of Health and Hospitals with the goal of improving the organization and delivery of services to urban families and children. For over three decades, we have been building strong partnerships with federal agencies, national organizations, local health departments, and community partners to address maternal and child health disparities in urban communities.
Today, CityMatCH stands as a national membership organization of city and county health departments' maternal and child health (MCH) programs and leaders representing urban communities in the United States. Our partnerships extend across government agencies, public health organizations, academic institutions, and community-based organizations, all united in the mission to strengthen public health leaders and promote comprehensive community health care in maternal and child health.
Years of Experience
Health Department Members
National Partners
Federal Partners
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
HRSA's Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) has been a long-standing partner with CityMatCH, providing funding and support for numerous initiatives to improve maternal and child health outcomes in urban communities.
Key Collaborations:
- MCH Epidemiology Training Program
- Title V MCH Block Grant Support
- Leadership Development Programs
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The CDC partners with CityMatCH to enhance epidemiological capacity and data-driven approaches in maternal and child health at the local level, particularly through the CDC's MCH Epidemiology Program.
Key Collaborations:
- MCH Epidemiology Conference
- Data Analysis Training Programs
- COVID-19 Resources and Response
National Organizational Partners
Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP)
AMCHP and CityMatCH collaborate on initiatives to strengthen the connection between state and local maternal and child health programs, focusing on policy, data, and program implementation.
Collaborative Areas:
- Community Health Care Initiatives
- MCH Workforce Development
- Joint Health Improvement Commitment
National Institute for Children's Health Quality (NICHQ)
NICHQ partners with CityMatCH on improvement initiatives focused on enhancing systems of care and implementing evidence-based practices to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
Collaborative Areas:
- Quality Improvement Projects
- Infant Mortality Reduction
- Community Health Care Advancement
National Healthy Start Association (NHSA)
NHSA and CityMatCH work together to address disparities in infant mortality and improve maternal health outcomes, particularly in communities of color and underserved urban areas.
Collaborative Areas:
- Community-Based Approaches
- Maternal Mortality Prevention
- Community Health Care Initiatives
Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
AWHONN and CityMatCH collaborate on initiatives to improve nursing care and health outcomes for women and newborns, focusing on evidence-based nursing practices and comprehensive community care.
Collaborative Areas:
- Maternal Safety Initiatives
- Nursing Education and Training
- Quality Improvement Projects
Key Joint Initiatives
Joint Organizational Commitment to Health Improvement and Community Care
In 2021, CityMatCH united with AMCHP, NHSA, and NICHQ in a public commitment to addressing health disparities as a key driver to improve maternal and infant health outcomes. This collaborative effort focuses on addressing racial disparities in maternal and infant health through systemic change and comprehensive community health care approaches.
MCH Epidemiology Training Program
A collaborative effort between CityMatCH, HRSA's MCHB, and the CDC to enhance the analytic capacity of state and local health agencies through intensive training programs, skills-building workshops, and technical assistance in maternal and child health epidemiology.
CityLeaders Development Program
CityLeaders provides comprehensive training for emerging and mid-level urban MCH leaders, offering mentorship, skills-building, and networking opportunities to strengthen the MCH workforce and develop the next generation of public health leaders focused on community health care.
Annual MCH Leadership Conference
CityMatCH's flagship event, often held in collaboration with the MCH Epidemiology Conference, brings together hundreds of maternal and child health professionals for networking, knowledge sharing, and professional development focused on improving urban MCH outcomes through community health care approaches.
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