NHSA's mission is to be our nation's voice in providing leadership and advocacy for health equity services and interventions that improve birth outcomes and family wellbeing.

On Monday, President Obama released his proposed budget for 2011. The budget includes a $110 million request for Healthy Start. This represents a $5 million increase over the current funding level. There’s also a proposed $11 million increase for the Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant. The budget is only a proposal by the White House, and Congress is responsible for passing a final budget.

You can find more detailed information on the website for the Office of Management and Budget, including a detailed breakdown of the budget and a message from the President.

We will continue to keep you abreast of the progress of the President’s budget as information arises.