Maternal and child health services

The Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (Maternal and Child Health Bureau) awarded $49.422 million to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on October 1, 2025, under the Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant to the States program (CFDA 93.994) to improve health and well-being of the nation's mothers, children, and families by supporting and promoting development and coordination of systems of care for maternal and child health populations, particularly vulnerable populations without adequate health care access. The award runs through September 30, 2027 and is classified as a Project Grant, with place of performance in Michigan.

The recipient distributes funds to multiple sub-recipients across Michigan counties and health service organizations. Sub-recipients deliver maternal and child health services including pediatric genetics and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders diagnostic and treatment programs; bullying prevention initiatives in schools; family planning services; immunization programs; tuberculosis control; children's special health care services care coordination; regional perinatal collaboratives and infant health initiatives; childhood lead poisoning prevention; dental sealant programs; genetic services; metabolic formula services; and adolescent health training. Lead sub-recipients include Western Michigan University (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Center of Excellence), multiple Michigan county health departments, school districts, health systems including Henry Ford Health System and Corewell Health, and nonprofit organizations such as Michigan Public Health Institute, Upper Peninsula Health Care Solutions, and the Michigan Primary Care Association.