Maryland Expands Its Maternal & Child Home Visiting Program

On September 1, 2022, the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) announced it selected four organizations to expand the reach of the state’s maternal and child home visiting program. The organizations will split $865,622 in grant funding during year one of a three-year expansion. Over the three-year contract term, the grants total $2.26 million. The contracts run from August 15, 2022 through June 30, 2025.

Home visiting is a voluntary family support program driven by referrals from providers, hospitals, local health departments and community-based organizations. The program promotes infant and child health, fosters educational development . . .