Vision
A future America in which the right to grow to one's full potential is universally assured through attention to the comprehensive physical, psychological and social needs of the maternal and child health population. We strive for a society where children are wanted and born with optimal health, receive quality care and are nurtured lovingly and sensitively as they mature into healthy, productive adults. MCHB seeks a nation where there is equal access for all to quality health care in a supportive, culturally competent, family and community setting.

• FY 2003-2007 Strategic Plan

History
The Children's Bureau was established in 1912. In 1935, the U.S. Congress enacted Title V of the Social Security Act, which authorized the Maternal and Child Health Services programs and provided a foundation and structure for assuring the health of American mothers and children. 

Organization
A bureau of the Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The following documents are Adobe Acrobat -- Download the Free Adobe Acrobat Reader

• Organization Chart 

• MCHB Fact Sheet 

• Office of the Director Fact Sheet

• Division of State and Community Health Fact Sheet 

• Division of Services for Children with Special Health Needs Fact Sheet 

• Division of Child, Adolescent and Family Health Fact Sheet 

• Division of Perinatal Systems and Women's Health Fact Sheet 

• Division of Research, Training and Education Fact Sheet

• Understanding Title V

Contact MCHB

• Telephone 301-443-2170

• FAX 301-443-1797

• E-mail ctibbs@hrsa.gov 

• Maternal and Child Health Bureau
  Parklawn Building Room 18-05
  5600 Fishers Lane
  Rockville, Maryland 20857

• Staff directory by name and title

• Staff directory by program 

• Regional staff directory