FHOP still has copies of "Developing an Effective MCH Planning Process: A Guide for Local MCH Programs" available!! Please go to: http://www.ucsf.edu/fhop/docs/guides/planning/planGuide.htm to order a hard copy or to download the PDF.

Useful County Data Resources
The Commonwealth Fund recently released Quality of Care for Children and Adolescents: A Chartbook, a comprehensive report on the quality of pediatric care. The report includes recommendations for a set of indicators covering six domains that include health status, quality of care, access to care and disparities. Data sources are referenced and national and in a few cases state level results are presented. Check it out at: http://www.cmwf.org/programs/child/leatherman_pedchartbook_700.pdf.

Training
FHOP will be hosting an orientation for new MCAH Directors prior to the MCAH Action meeting on Monday, May 24, from 1pm to 5pm, in Sacramento, California. Representatives from the State MCH Branch will be present, as well as, FHOP staff. New Directors who attend will have the opportunity to get answers to their questions regarding completion of the Title V Needs Assessment, requirements for next years Title V Action Plan, communication with the State MCH branch, and other topics of interest. FHOP will provide an introduction to the services and resources available to MCAH Directors to assist them in their positions. For more information, please contact FHOP at 415-476-5283.