The states' challenge to provide maternal and child care.
President Reagan's federalist policies have resulted in changes in maternal and child services. Public programs are now administered by states instead of by the federal government. The reduction in available funds poses a challenge to state health program administrators and care providers. This dilemma is reviewed in the context of the development of existing programs and the evolution of federalism. The impact of these changes on services and on nursing are discussed.
D002648:Child; D002662:Child Health Services / Q000191:economics* / Q000458:organization & administration; D005260:Female; D005380:Financing, Government; D006801:Humans; D008427:Maternal Health Services / Q000191:economics* / Q000458:organization & administration; D009739:Nursing Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D011247:Pregnancy; D014481:United States