Maternal Infant Health Program
Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP) promotes healthy pregnancies, positive birth outcomes, and healthy infant growth and development with the long-term goal of reducing infant mortality and morbidity. Nurses and social workers provide professional case management and health education services, promote health equity, and provide individualized care to pregnant people, infants, and their caregivers. Families enrolled in the program may also be referred to or receive home visits from a registered dietitian, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and/or infant mental health specialist.
What is the model’s approach to providing home visiting services?
Home visits take place monthly or more often if needed. Services are provided prenatally and may last until the child is 18 months old, based on the needs of the infant and caregiver.
MIHP’s service population includes the following:
- Infants in the first 18 months of life eligible for Medicaid
- Pregnant persons eligible for Medicaid
Who is implementing the model?
Home Visitors
MIHP was implemented by 302 full-time equivalent (FTE) home visitors in 2024. The model requires home visitors to be registered nurses or licensed social workers. Registered nurses must have at least 1 year of experience providing community health, pediatric, or maternal/infant nursing services. Licensed social workers must have at least 1 year of experience providing social work services to families. Others providing services in the home may include licensed professionals with an infant mental health specialist endorsement; licensed nurses and social workers with valid, current certification as International Board Certified Lactation Consultants; and registered dietitians with a physician’s order.
Supervisors
MIHP was implemented by 70 FTE supervisors in 2024, with at least 1 supervisor covering each of the 79 local agencies.
Where is the model implemented?
MIHP was implemented by 79 agencies in 101 locations in 1 state in 2024.
Families Served Through Evidence-Based Home Visiting in 2024
Race
<1% American Indian Alaska Native
3% Asian
37% Black
<1% Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander
33% White
4% Multiple
21% Another race
Ethnicity
15% Hispanic or Latino
85% Not Hispanic or Latino
Primary language
92% English
5% Spanish
3% Another language
Caregiver age
14% ≤21 years
45% 22-29 years
40% 30-44 years
<1% ≥45 years
Caregiver education
21% No HS diploma
64% HS diploma or GED
8% Some college or training
6% Bachelor's degree or higher
Household income
100% Low-income status
Child age
62% <1 year
38% 1-2 years
<1% 3-5 years
Child insurance status
100% Public