Maternal & Child Health Bureau

Maternal and Child Health Bureau, established in 1912, provides prenatal and pediatric care, and child development programs that include education, advocacy, psychosocial support and translation services for children. It also provides home medical aides, case management for teen pregnancy prevention and planning, employment referrals and placement programs for the prevention of child abuse. The organization also provides financial grants to poison control centers, child health improvement projects and treatment centers. The additional services offered by the organization include classes in maternal nutrition, family planning, HIV testing and prevention and programs to reduce and prevent the spread of brain injuries. Maternal and Child Health Bureau is located in Rockland, Md.