Evaluation Report

MOMCHA PROGRAM

Key Highlights

The Making Optimal Maternal Child Health Accessible (MOMCHA) Program provides birthing individuals of color from underserved communities in the South Florida region with improved access to maternal child health education, services and opportunities. Below are some key findings identified from programmatic activities during 2022.
MOMCHA Program Evaluation Key Highlights

Key Takeaways

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Fostering FQHC relationships are key to increasing community buy-in, building cross-collaboration and disseminating educational materials widely.

02

Improving awareness and education on doula support services was important for both providers and patients/clients.

03

Enhancing health communication strategies in MOMCHA materials could increase accessibility for community members.

04

Innovative payment models in addition to insurance needed to ensure birthing people have access to doula support.

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The MOMCHA Program is funded by the CDC via the Florida Department of Health. The views expressed in program materials do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services.

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