BONUS Episode – The Power of Connection: Keeping Families at the Heart of Maternal & Child Health

This episode is dedicated to Taryn Bailey, daughter of Dawn Bailey, who passed away on March 27, 2026. Our thoughts are with Dawn and her family. In this special episode of MCH Bridges, recorded live at the 2026 AMCHP Annual Conference in Washington, DC, this year’s theme, The Power of Connection, is at the heart of a conversation between our CEO Terrance E. Moore and immediate Past Board President Dawn Bailey. Dawn reflects on her journey as a family leader with honesty and courage, sharing personal insights from her experiences as both a caregiver and advocate. She explores how meaningful connections between families, leaders, and systems can strengthen and improve our efforts in maternal and child health (MCH). Tune in to hear firsthand the challenges families face navigating complex care systems, the importance of centering the perspectives of families, and a call to action to build more coordinated, responsive, and compassionate systems of care. Dawn's words remind us that behind every policy, every program, and every data point, there are real families, real challenges, and real lives.   We are privileged to share this conversation ahead of Mother's Day, in honor of Dawn’s journey as a mother, and in recognition of all the mothers and caregivers in our MCH community. Resources:  Dawn’s Congressional Testimony  President’s Challenge to MCH and CYSHCN Directors  Voices of AMCHP: Dawn Bailey Subscribe to the AMCHP Annual Conference Newsletter Visit our AMCHP Annual Conference Webpage Revisit the AMCHP 2025 Conference Platform AMCHP Board of Directors