Maternal and Child Health Needs Survey

This survey ended April 30, 2025.

Help Shape the Future of Maternal and Child Health in Alabama

We want to hear from you! Your voice is vital to improving the health and well-being of Alabama's mothers, children, and families. Whether you're a resident, a healthcare provider, or someone raising young children, we invite you to participate in the Alabama Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Needs Assessment Survey linked below.

www.ALMCHNeeds.com

To learn more about this effort, please visit the ADPH survey announcement (en Español) and news release.

Why Participate?

This survey is designed to gather valuable insights from individuals like you who know the needs and challenges firsthand. By completing it, you are helping shape the future of healthcare in Alabama. Your feedback will guide the planning and development of programs aimed at improving the health of women, children, and their families.

Who Should Take the Survey?

• Alabama residents, especially women of childbearing age and individuals who are raising infants, children, and youth.
• Teens/Adolescents your voice is also important and we want to hear from you.
• Healthcare providers who serve the MCH population are also encouraged to complete the survey.

Survey Details

• Time commitment: 10-15 minutes
• Languages available: English and Spanish
• Confidentiality: All responses are anonymous and will be kept confidential to the extent allowed by law.
• There is no compensation for completing the survey.

Background

The Alabama Department of Public Health, Office of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) is working with a team from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health to conduct a five-year needs assessment on the health of women of childbearing age, infants, children, and youth (including children and youth with special health care needs) in Alabama. As part of the federal Title V MCH Services Block Grant, all jurisdictions complete a statewide, comprehensive needs assessment every five years to identify priority health issues, concerns, and areas of importance within MCH target populations. The five-year MCH Needs Assessment includes four main data collection components: an electronic survey, focus groups, key informant interviews, and listening sessions.