August is #NationalBreastfeedingMonth, and AMCHP is proud to join U.S. Breastfeeding Committee 🤱🏿🤱🏻🤱🏽🤱🏾🤱🏼 and partners across the country in moving #ForwardTogether to create stronger support for babies and families. Together, we can shape systems that work for families, with families.

Are you or someone you know looking for a professional development opportunity? Look no further! AMCHP’s Leadership Lab is now recruiting for 5 unique cohorts that run concurrently from October 2025 through May 2026. Apply by August 25! amchp.org/leadership-lab

AMCHP's #MCHBridges #podcast aims to inspire and guide actions that will improve the systems that impact #MaternalChildHealth communities by centering stories from people in the #MCH field. Explore our episodes at mchbridges.buzzsprout.com! New episodes coming soon 👀

Apply by August 25 to AMCHP’s Leadership Lab to build skills for your essential role in #MCH! As part of the Family Leaders Cohort, you can discover topics such as #TitleV history, influencing systems, and collaborating with other stakeholders. Learn more: amchp.org/leadership-lab

The AMCHP Government Affairs team convenes on the second Thursday of every month to discuss the latest federal #MCH policy updates with our members and hear from our national, federal, and state partners. Register to join our next call on September 11: bit.ly/AMCHP_PPTH

Are you a new jurisdictional #MCH or #CYSHCN Director? Apply for the New Director Leaders Cohort (NDLC) of AMCHP’s Leadership Lab! The program runs from October 2025 through May 2026, and the application deadline is August 25. Learn more and apply: amchp.org/leadership-lab

Stigma—self, social, and structural—creates real challenges for people with perinatal substance use disorders. Join AMCHP's webinar on September 24th that will explore how we can shift perceptions and improve systems together. bit.ly/PSUD-W2 #PerinatalHealth

AMCHP stands in solidarity with our CDC colleagues after the Aug. 8 shooting that took Officer David Rose’s life and targeted those working to protect our nation’s health. Violence has no place in public health. Support those safeguarding every community. bit.ly/3JgugG7

Leadership Lab applications are due August 25! Our Management Accelerator Cohort aims to facilitate growth and build networks among #MCH & #CYSHCN professionals at any point in their career arc who manage programs or domain-specific portfolios. Apply now: amchp.org/leadership-lab

Join AMCHP Leadership Lab’s MCH Epi Peer-to-Peer Cohort to leverage your epidemiology knowledge and skills to maximize your leadership impact! The program runs from October 2025 through May 2026, and applications are due by August 25. amchp.org/leadership-lab

ICYMI! In recognition of #NationalBreastfeedingMonth, join AMCHP’s partners of our #MCH Policy Innovation Program work NACCHO & Public Health Law Center for a webinar addressing state & local policy approaches to support breastfeeding & lactation services: bit.ly/NACCHO_Nationa…

The August 25 deadline to submit your Leadership Lab application is coming up soon! Don’t miss the chance to accelerate your professional development, framed by the MCH Leadership Competencies, as a part of the Adolescent Health Leaders Cohort. Apply now! amchp.org/leadership-lab

This #NationalBreastfeedingMonth, revisit AMCHP's MCH Bridges episode as Dr. Kimarie Bugg and Dalecia Young share how breastfeeding became a healing journey and calling. Their stories highlight the power of experiences in shaping the future of #MCH. 🎧 bit.ly/MCHBridges13

Want to share your passion for #MCH & #CYSHCN with others? Consider supporting peers from across the country as part of AMCHP’s Leadership Lab program! Learn more and indicate your interest: amchp.org/leadership-lab

AMCHP is bringing together a dynamic group of subject matter experts to lead an important conversation on the stigma around #PerinatalSUD. Join us on September 24 to learn how cross-sector collaboration can reduce stigma & strengthen care for families: bit.ly/PSUD-W2

📢 LAST CALL to apply for AMCHP's Leadership Lab! This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for professional and career development for individuals working in or in close relationship with state/jurisdictional #TitleV programs. Learn more and apply by August 25! amchp.org/leadership-lab

Is your program or policy focused on #MaternalChildHealth? Are you looking for a way to share your impactful work? Submit your program or policy for the Fall 2025 MCH Innovations Database Review! amchp.org/innovation-hub

What makes a strong adolescent and young adult health program? In AMCHP's Keeping the “A” in MCH resource, we outline nine elements that successful state programs have in common. If you work in #MCH, this resource was built for you. Learn more: bit.ly/AMCHP-MCAH