GCRTL Authors MCH Title V Comments

Greater Columbus Right to Life has authored a letter, cosigned by Ohio Right to Life and Right to Life of Northeast Ohio supporting Ohio's efforts with Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grants. 

The letter commends Ohio’s continued prioritization of maternal and infant health, particularly in the areas of reducing infant mortality, promoting safe sleep, and improving access to prenatal and postpartum care. These goals align with our core mission to walk alongside pregnant women and new mothers, especially those in vulnerable circumstances, providing the resources and compassionate support needed to carry pregnancies to term and parent confidently.

It goes on to express appreciation for Title V’s recognition of community-based support, and urges ongoing and expanded collaboration with pregnancy resource centers, maternity housing programs, and family support services that have a proven record of increasing health outcomes and reducing adverse outcomes. These organizations often serve as critical access points for women who are not engaged in the traditional healthcare system.

We encourage the state to continue expanding safe sleep education, especially in underserved communities, and to leverage trusted, community-based partners - including pregnancy centers - to deliver these messages in accessible.

Finally, we advocate for robust support for father engagement, early childhood development, and access to essential services for children with special healthcare needs - all of which are crucial to building strong, resilient families.

Read the letter here.
​You can also review the HRSA snapshot of Ohio's program here.