General Information about the Title V MCH Program
The federal MCH Bureau provides funding to each state to provide services for pregnant women, mothers and infants up to age one, children and adolescents and children with special health care needs. Delaware’s funds are primarily allotted to providing services in it's clinics. There are strict requirements concerning how funds are spent.
- At least thirty percent (30%) must be used for preventive and primary care services for children
- At least thirty percent (30%) must be spent for services for Children with Special
Health Care Needs (CSHCN). Funds are to be spent on:
- services described as "family-centered, community-based, coordinated care (including care coordination services) and
- to facilitate the development of community-based systems of services for such children and their families
- Not more than ten percent (10%) may be used for administering the funds paid under this section.
- Funding is also to be spent on preventive and primary care services for pregnant women, mothers and infants up to age one. However, there are no requirements regarding percentage to be spent.
States are required to address 18 federal performance measures and to design 7-10 state specific performance measures. The Division of Public Health must coordinate and collaborate with many organizations and other State agencies to satisfy program objectives. The cooperation of organizations and key partners, hospitals, academic institutions, professional associations, insurers and individuals such as parents, advocates and consumers is integral to achieving the intended outcomes of this grant.
