Got new staff? This new resource just might be for you! The federal Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) Division of Research, Education, and Training has compiled a one-page summary sheet of materials useful for familiarizing colleagues or students with Title V. Quick Access Orientation Resources for New Title V Staff is available at:
http://www.amchp.org/MCH-Topics/O-Z/WorkforceDevelopment/Documents/Title%20V%20Orientation%20doc.pdf
The list of resources includes the following:
· MCH Timeline: History, Legacy and Resources for Education and Practice: This site traces the history of maternal and child health in the United States.
· MCHB History, Vision, Mission, Strategic Plan, and MCHB Partnership of Investment: This 50-minute video presents an overview of Title V philosophy, legislation, operations, and history by former Section Chair Dr. Peter van Dyck, associate administrator for Maternal and Child Health, HRSA.
· Leading State Maternal and Child Health: A Guide for Senior Managers: This manual outlines oversight and management responsibilities for Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grants.
· MCH Leadership Competencies: This site defines MCH leadership competencies in 12 areas and provides information about educational experiences, additional reading and assessment tools for each competency area.
· Maternal and Child Health Leadership Skills Development Series: This open-access Web series includes six modules on leadership concepts, allowing you to conduct your own training sessions, within your own time frames and in your own settings.