Maternal and Child Health Encounters Networks (MCHEK)

The Health Resources and Services Administration is seeking applications for the Maternal and Child Health Encounters Networks program to improve maternal and infant health outcomes by preventing harmful exposures before, during, and after pregnancy. The recipient will support a national expert-staffed call center that provides timely, evidence-based information and personalized counseling on medications, nutrition, foods, household products, and environmental exposures. To empower women, families, and healthcare providers, the program focuses on translating complex scientific evidence into clear, accessible guidance while leveraging emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. This single cooperative agreement award has an estimated total funding and ceiling of $1,000,000, with applications estimated to close on March 18, 2027, and project activities starting on September 1, 2027.