The Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) provides national leadership and works in partnership with states, communities, public-private partners, and families to strengthen the maternal and child health infrastructure. It assures the availability and use of medical homes, and builds knowledge and human resources to assure improvements in the health, safety, and well-being of the maternal and child health population. The population includes allAmerica’s pregnant women, infants, children, adolescents, and their families including women of reproductive age, fathers, and children with special health needs.

ACPM’s adolescent health activities are supported through a cooperative agreement with HRSA’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Office of Adolescent Health.