Results from the Colorado Maternal and Child Health Needs Assessment

Every five years, the Colorado Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Program conducts a statewide needs assessment of the health and well-being of Colorado’s women, children and youth, including children and youth with special health care needs. The process involves collecting data to assess the health status of the MCH population as well as state and local capacity. The process led to the selection of seven MCH priorities for 2016-2020:

These priorities, identified by the Advisory Group, will drive state and local public health work around maternal health issues for the next five years.  Many of Jefferson County Public Health’s programs and services work to improve maternal and child health in the County, including:

Nurse Family Partnership

Prenatal Plus

WIC Women, Infants & Children

Tobacco Prevention

Healthcare Program for Children with Special Needs

Clinic Services

For more information:

• Check out the MCH Needs Assessment Summary
• Visit: www.colorado.gov/cdphe/mchneedsassessment