Family Health Services

WHAT

Every state receives federal funding – the Title V Maternal & Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant – to improve public health systems for mothers, children, youth & families, including those with special health care needs. This funding requires a regular needs assessment.

WHO

The Family Health Services Division (FHSD) of the Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) conducts this needs assessment. Its guiding principles are equity focus, community engagement & public input.

WHY

This is a great way to learn about the health & well-being of Hawaii’s women, children, youth & families! By hearing directly from them & from the partner organizations that serve them, Hawaii can better understand the issues facing this population, especially in the wake of the pandemic & disasters like the Maui wildfires. Changing population demographics, emerging health trends & shifting program capacity make it necessary to regularly assess Hawaii’s MCH needs. What is learned from this assessment is used to identify priorities that can be effectively addressed through 2030.

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THE PROCESS

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GET INVOLVED!

Here is where people will soon be able to share their thoughts, take a survey, ask questions & check out additional resources. Stay tuned!

RESOURCES

Hawaii MCH Needs Assessment Fact Sheet

QUESTIONS?

Contact Annette Mente – Planner, Family Health Services Division, Hawaii State Department of Health – at 808-733-8358 or [email protected].