MCHB is part of the Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is charged with primary responsibility for promoting and improving the health of our nation's mothers and children. The Bureau's mission is to provide national leadership and to work in partnership with states, communities, public-private partners, and families to strengthen the maternal and child health (MCH) infrastructure, assure the availability and use of medical homes, and build knowledge and human resources to assure continued improvement in the health, safety, and well-being of the MCH population.
