Maternal & Child Health Training Program

Supporting Frontline Staff Who Serve Pregnant People, Families, and Young Children

CHWTraining’s Maternal & Child Health (MCH) training program supports organizations that work with pregnant people, caregivers, infants, and young children.

This program is designed for agencies that rely on frontline staff, such as outreach workers, family support staff, home visitors, navigators, and similar roles, to provide education, connection to services, and ongoing support.

MCH training can be used as a focused pathway following Core Competencies or as a companion program alongside Leadership and Communication training.

Who This Program Is For

The MCH program is a good fit for organizations that:

  • Staff work closely with families during pregnancy or early childhood
  • Programs want training that reflects maternal and family-centered services
  • Roles or funding streams are changing, but core support functions remain
  • Teams need shared expectations and consistent practice across roles

MCH training helps strengthen services while maintaining flexibility across programs.

What the program covers

Healthy Pregnancy & Prenatal Support

Supporting wellness during pregnancy and knowing when to refer.

Postpartum Recovery & Mental Health

Recognizing common challenges and connecting families to support.

Infant & Early Childhood Development

Understanding development milestones and family-centered support.

Strengths-Based Parenting Support

Helping caregivers build confidence using practical, respectful approaches.

Recognizing Risk & Making Referrals

Spotting red flags and making warm, appropriate referrals.

Trauma-informed, family-centered care

Supporting families with sensitivity to trauma, stress, and lived experience.

How organizations use MCH training

Organizations commonly use MCH training to:

  • Prepare staff for work in maternal and early childhood programs
  • Strengthen consistency across family-support teams
  • Support onboarding or role transitions
  • Align training with maternal and child health priorities

What participants say

“I really liked the personal stories that were included. They made the training feel more personal and relatable.”
Jazlynn DickinsonWind River Cares
“The videos were helpful, and I appreciated having additional resources I could print and share with patients and families in a clinic setting.”
Marli StachowskiLearner
“I appreciated how practical and clear the training was.”
Mamie CarrilloLearner, NY

Interested in Maternal & Child Health training for your program?

We work with organizations to configure training based on roles, services, and priorities. Use the form below to request more information.

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