Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant

Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Title V Block Grant

The Offices of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) and Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) are responsible for implementation and oversight of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant. This grant program seeks to improve the health of Utah women, infants, children, children with special healthcare needs, adolescents, and families.

Every 5 years, state Title V programs conduct a statewide needs assessment and select state priorities. For each identified priority, a National or State Performance Measure is selected and activities are developed to improve outcomes. For 2026-2030, Utah’s priorities and measures are:

MCH Performance Measures, 2026-2030

Perinatal mental health screening

Percent of women screened for depression or anxiety following a recent live birth

Postpartum visit

A) Percent of women who attended a postpartum checkup within 12 weeks after giving birth;
B) Percent of women who attended a postpartum checkup and received recommended care components

Women / Mothers

Safe sleep

A) Percent of infants placed to sleep on their backs;
B) Percent of infants placed to sleep on a separate approved sleep surface;
C) Percent of infants placed to sleep without soft objects or loose bedding;
D) Percent of infants room-sharing with an adult

Infants

Medical home

Percent of children with and without special health care needs, ages 0 through 17, who have a medical home

Developmental screening

Percent of children, ages 9 through 35 months, who received a developmental screening using a parent-completed screening tool in the past year

Preventive dental visit

Percent of children, ages 1 through 17, who had a preventive dental visit in the past year

Children

Adult mentor

Percent of adolescents, ages 12 through 17, who have one or more adults outside the home who they can rely on for advice or guidance

Adolescents

Medical home

Percent of children with and without special health care needs, ages 0 through 17, who have a medical home

Transition

Percent of adolescents with and without special health care needs, ages 12 through 17, who received services to prepare for the transition to adult health care

CSHCN

Cross-cutting: State performance measure of factors affecting health and well-being, resilient families, and basic needs Families have healthy environments and access to basic needs to ensure optimal health across the lifespan.

MCH Performance Measures PDF (Printable version)

Data are collected and reported annually in order for the Department to evaluate its progress toward improving the health of Utah's mothers and children.

In addition, MCH and CSHCN programs monitor progress for approximately 22 outcome measures as outlined by the Federal Maternal and Child Health Bureau (Select "Utah").

Utah Title V Block Grant Application:

Preliminary Results March 2025:

Maternal & Child Health Needs Assessment

Contact us

Address:

Utah Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Family Health
Office of Maternal and Child Health
195 North 1950 West
PO Box 142002
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-2002

Office director:

Laurie Baksh email
[email protected]

Phone:

Monday thru Friday - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
[email protected]
(385) 454-5008