The Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Programs is a division of the Department of Public Health in Los Angeles County. It is responsible for the planning, implementing and evaluating of services that address the health priorities and primary needs of infants, mothers, fathers, children and adolescents, and their families in Los Angeles County through ongoing assessment, policy development and quality assurance.
Vision: All women, men, infants, children, adolescent, and their families in Los Angeles County will thrive in a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment.
Mission: To maximize the health and quality of life for all women, infants, children, and adolescents and their families in Los Angeles County.
MCAH Title V Local Needs Assessment: The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health - Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Division invites you to participate in our Title V Needs Assessment. The purpose of the needs assessment is to identify issues within LA County to address in partnership with the California Department of Public Health to develop a five-year plan. Your responses and feedback are important to make sure we're addressing the needs of women/birthing persons, children, adolescents, and families in LA County equitably.
To learn more about the importance of the Title V Needs Assessment, we ask that you watch this short 15 minute video. You can take the Title V Needs Assessment today, by clicking to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SelectMCAHPriorities.
Your responses are important and we're grateful to have your voice heard! For questions, please contact Tyla Jones, tjones@ph.lacounty.gov
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Click on the links below for more information
about MCAH's work on these topics or see the left-hand
column for a complete alphabetical list of MCAH programs.
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During Pregnancy
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After the Baby
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Child & Adolescent Health |
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Research and Data |
 About MCAH Program Overview, Event Calendar |
