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Community Advisory Committee
The NJMIHIA Community Advisory Committee (CAC) was established to ensure that community voices help shape the design, implementation, and evaluation of maternal and infant health initiatives across New Jersey.
The CAC serves as NJMIHIA’s formal mechanism for incorporating the lived experiences and perspectives of birthing people, parents, caregivers, community-based organizations, maternal health professionals, and other partners, particularly those representing communities experiencing the greatest inequities in maternal and infant health outcomes.
Through its recommendations and ongoing engagement, the CAC helps NJMIHIA remain community-informed, responsive, transparent, and accountable. Members provide insight that informs the Authority’s programs, policies, funding priorities, and other efforts to improve maternal and infant health outcomes throughout the state.
CAC Members
What the CAC Does
The CAC meets regularly to share community perspectives and provide feedback on NJMIHIA’s programs, policies, funding opportunities, and other maternal and infant health initiatives. Members draw on their lived and professional experiences to identify community needs, highlight barriers to care, and recommend opportunities to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
The CAC may:
- Review and provide feedback on proposed programs, policies, and initiatives
- Identify emerging maternal and infant health needs and concerns
- Recommend strategies to make NJMIHIA’s work more equitable, accessible, and responsive
- Help strengthen communication and trust between NJMIHIA and the communities it serves
- Support NJMIHIA’s accountability by assessing whether community priorities are reflected in its work
CAC recommendations are advisory and help inform NJMIHIA’s planning and decision-making.
Community Engagement
Community engagement extends beyond the CAC. NJMIHIA welcomes input from New Jersey residents, families, caregivers, maternal health professionals, community-based organizations, and others with an interest in improving maternal and infant health.
Community members who are not appointed to the CAC may participate by attending public meetings and listening sessions, responding to surveys, joining community events, and sharing feedback directly with NJMIHIA. Opportunities to participate will be posted on this website and shared through NJMIHIA’s communication channels.
To share a question, concern, or recommendation with NJMIHIA or the CAC, please contact info@njmihia.gov