State Maternal and Child Health Department
The Bureau of Family Health (BFH) within the Pennsylvania Department of Health is dedicated to enhancing and promoting the health and well-being of pregnant people, their partners, women, children, and all families across the state. BFH oversees various programs and collaborates with partners to promote high-quality maternal and child health care statewide.
The divisions under BFH include: Child and Adult Health Services, Community Systems Development and Outreach, Newborn Screening and Genetics and Bureau Operations. BFH administers Pennsylvania’s Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant.
Contact Information
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Physical Address: Health and Human Services Building
8th Floor West, 625 Forster Street. Harrisburg, PA 17120
Phone: 717-346-3000
Email for Publications: RA-DHBFHPublications@pa.gov
General Inquiries: 877-PA-HEALTH (877-724-3258)
For more detailed information about the programs and services offered, you can visit the Bureau of Family Health page
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