Federal and Other Partners
Collaboration is a hallmark of Project LAUNCH. To design and carry out a program that truly models and encourages the types of partnerships needed at all levels, SAMHSA works closely with a number of federal partners. It also collaborates with a variety of non-governmental partners. Just as LAUNCH responds for SAMHSA’s mission and goals, Project LAUNCH partners view the program as a vehicle supporting their own charge for promoting child wellness.
Federal Partners
Administration for Children & Families (ACF)
In addition to providing ongoing guidance and support to the LAUNCH federal team, ACF funds and oversees the LAUNCH Cross-site Evaluation. Learn more about ACF programs that provide family assistance, child support, child care, Head Start, child welfare, and other programs related to children and families. Visit ACF's Early Childhood Web site for a list of Head Start Collaboration Offices.
Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA)
Project LAUNCH programs must build upon existing child-serving systems including the Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems (ECCS) grants funded through HRSA’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau. For more information on HRSA’s programs for improving access to health care services for people who are uninsured, isolate, or medically vulnerable. Visit HRSA’s ECCS Web site for a list of state ECCS contacts.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
As a LAUNCH founding federal partner, the CDC helped to shape the mission and direction of the initiative. It continues to provide valuable resources to state, tribal, territorial, and community programs through its initiatives that support young children’s wellness including Learn the Signs; Act Early. Learn more about CDC and the programs and resources it has.
Other Partners
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
The AAP is an organization of 60,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Whether you're looking for general information related to child health or for more specific guidelines concerning a pediatric issue, visit the AAP website to find information regarding the Academy's many programs and activities.
The Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP)
AMCHP is a national resource, partner and advocate for state public health leaders and others working to improve the health of women, children, youth and families, including those with special health care needs. AMCHP's members come from the highest levels of state government and include directors of maternal and child health programs, directors of programs for children with special health care needs, and other public health leaders who work with and support state maternal and child health programs.
Mental Health America
Mental Health America (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) is the country’s leading nonprofit dedicated to helping ALL people live mentally healthier lives. With more than 320 affiliates nationwide, the organization represent a growing movement of Americans who promote mental wellness for the health and well-being of the nation – everyday and in times of crisis.
Text4Baby
Text4Baby is a free mobile information service designed to promote maternal and child health. An educational program of the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition (HMHB), text4baby provides pregnant women and new moms with information to help them care for their health and give their babies the best possible start in life.
