Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Division

Centering Black Mothers

Read the full report to learn more about Black maternal and infant health in California.

Birth Control for Adolescents

Frequently asked questions about birth control and helpful resources.

Maternal Mortality

The Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Division is committed to ending preventable maternal mortality and improving maternal health for California’s pregnant and birthing people. Find out more about the work MCAH is doing to reduce maternal mortality.

Earned Income Tax Credit

Tax filing deadline extended for those affected by 2022-23 winter storms to Oct. 16, 2023. For more information, visit the FTB and IRS websites.

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The Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Division works to improve the health and well-being of women, infants, children and adolescents throughout the state. Many programs and initiatives serve California’s diverse populations and regions, providing resources, information and data for physical, emotional, mental and social health.

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Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Division

Centering Black Mothers

Birth Control for Adolescents

Maternal Mortality

Earned Income Tax Credit

Health Topics and Other Emerging Issues

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