State Maternal and Child Health Department
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) oversees maternal, infant, and child health programs. Specifically, the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Division within CDPH is responsible for policies, programs, and initiatives aimed at improving the health of mothers, infants, children, and adolescents in California.
The MCAH Division works on
Maternal health (prenatal and postpartum care)
Infant health (newborn screening, perinatal programs)
Child health (nutrition, immunizations, developmental screenings)
Adolescent health (teen pregnancy prevention, mental health support)
Home visiting programs (support for at-risk families)
Address
California Department of Public Health
Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Division
1615 Capitol Avenue, Suite 73.560
Sacramento, CA 95814
Mailing Address
Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Division
PO Box 997420, MS 8300
Sacramento, CA 95899-7420
Website: MCAH Division - CDPH
Phone
Main Line: (866) 241-0395 (Toll-Free)
General CDPH Phone: (916) 558-1784
Fax: (916) 650-0305
Email: MCAH General Inquiries: MCAHInbox@cdph.ca.gov
Email: mchinet@cdph.ca.gov
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (PST). Closed on weekends and state holidays
For more detailed information about the programs and services offered, you can visit the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Division.
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