With the passing of the Social Security Act of 1935. the
Federal Government , through Title V, pledged it's support of State efforts to
extend health and welfare for mothers and children. The result was the
establishment of State departments of health and public welfare in some states,
and facilitating the efforts of existing agencies in others.
What is
Title V and TVIS?
In 1935
Congress enacted Title V of the Social Security Act, which
authorized the creation of the Maternal and Child Health
Services programs, providing a foundation and structure for
ensuring the health of mothers and children for more than 60
years. Today Title V is administered by the Maternal and Child
Health Bureau (MCHB) as part of the Health Resources and
Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services.
Each year the 59 States and jurisdictions apply for funding
under the Title V Block Grant program. The Title V Information
System (TVIS) electronically captures data from annual Title V
Block Grant applications and reports submitted by all 59 States
and jurisdiction. TVIS also provides information on key measures
of maternal and child health (MCH) in the United States.
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Title V Snapshot
Links
For Further information contact Bernard J. Hoggarth MD FAAP Altru Health
System 780-6191
or e-mail @ bhoggarth@altru.org
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