Maternal and Child Health

Building Strong Foundations

The health of our nation’s women and child is paramount to the well-being of future generations. How can we strengthen public health programs to address growing disparities amidst communities? Altarum brings together expertise in the health and care of mothers, infants, children, and adolescents and federal food and nutrition programs to advance health equity. 

Our approach is informed by decades of experience supporting Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and HRSA’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) programs, state agencies, and organizations dedicated to the health of women and children. In addition, we have deep expertise in nutrition security, physical activity, SNAP-Ed, and WIC and have supported food and nutrition evaluation and implementation projects in more than 40 states and territories. 

We engage coalitions of stakeholders, identify insights to enhance delivery of public services, train and empower the public health workforce, and we evaluate what’s works and for whom. Explore our impactful work below.
 

Our Maternal and Child Health Expertise in Practice

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Case Study

Assessing the Impact of SNAP in Maine

Our health analysts assessed the impact of “Pick a Better Snack,” a nutrition education program in Maine.

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FOCUS AREAS: Maternal and Child Health
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Helping Illinois SNAP-Ed Make Evidence-Informed Decisions

Our analyses of University of Illinois SNAP-Ed’s community network approach seek to strengthen programs locally and nationally.

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FOCUS AREAS: Maternal and Child Health
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Optimizing Key Assistance Programs in Iowa

We’re providing comprehensive evaluation and technical support services across a variety of the state’s programming focused on low-income women, children, and families.

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FOCUS AREAS: Maternal and Child Health

Related News and Insights

News
July 12, 2022

In Health Affairs Forefront, Altarum Offers Maternal and Child Health Example as Case for Coordination to Bridge Gap Between Health Care and Public Health

Altarum experts use their deep experience in Title V and Medicaid to offer breakthrough ideas for enhanced collaboration between Title V MCH Block Grant and Medicaid.

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November 05, 2020

Altarum Launches Five-Year Project to Support the Maternal and Child Health Workforce and Research Programs

HRSA's Maternal and Child Health Bureau has enlisted Altarum in a five-year project to support the Bureau's research and workforce training programs, including grantees from universities and affiliated MCH research, service, and other learning institutions.

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January 04, 2024

New Research in Preventing Chronic Disease Evaluates Distribution Model to Increase Access to Affordable Fruits and Vegetables

The Altarum Food and Nutrition team examined the impact on fruit and vegetable intake of Good Food at Home program, with support by Partnership for a Healthier America.

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October 11, 2023

HRSA MCHB Selects Altarum to Lead Strategic Support Services for the Regional Pediatric Pandemic Network

Altarum is committed to helping the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the Network engage children's hospitals and their communities in providing the best possible care to children and their families in crises and reducing gaps created by global threats, national emergencies, and disasters using research-informed practices. 

News
August 27, 2021

Altarum Leads Maternal and Child Health Bureau’s New Early Childhood Systems Technical Assistance and Coordination Center

The program supports states and non-profit organizations as they build integrated maternal and early childhood comprehensive systems of care that are equitable, sustainable, and inclusive of the health system.

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April 13, 2023

Altarum Releases 2022 Impact Report

Our 2022 Impact Report offers 18 stories of how Altarum is advancing our mission, pushing the boundaries of what is possible, and making a real difference.

Related Events

Join Altarum at the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs Conference.
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April 13 - April 16, 2024

Altarum to Exhibit at AMCHP 2024

Altarum will exhibit at the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs’ 2024 conference in Oakland, California from April 13th – 16th.

Altarum presenting at ASNNA 2024.
Event
February 05 - February 08, 2024

Altarum to Present at the 2024 Association of SNAP Nutrition Education Administrators (ASNNA) Annual Conference

Food and nutrition expert Becca Hofer from Altarum will present at the 2024 ASNNA Conference. The objective of this year’s conference is to explore, examine, and enhance the practice SNAP-Ed programming to empower communities and foster nutrition security.

Altarum’s Work to be Featured at 2023 American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting
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November 12 - November 15, 2023

Altarum’s Work to be Featured at 2023 American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting

Attending the 2023 APHA Annual Meeting? Let’s connect! Join us for a poster presentation on behavioral health and an oral presentation on food and nutrition. You can also learn how you can schedule an in-person meeting with the Altarum team!

Our Maternal and Child Health Experts

Tara Fowler

Tara Fowler

Vice President, Population Health
Karah Manitnan

Karah Mantinan

Program Director, Food and Nutrition
So O'Neil

So O'Neil

Senior Director, Community Health
Florence Rivera

Florence Rivera

Maternal and Child Health/Early Childhood Systems Specialist
Julia Fantacone

Julia Fantacone

Project Manager, Community Health