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ArticleMaternal and child health journal2026

Strengthening Collaboration Between Community-Based Organizations, State Title V Agencies, and Funders by Uplifting Community-Rooted Evidence: A Qualitative Research Study.

Laura Powis, Ellisa S Alvarez, Lynda Krisowaty, Olivia Kuo, Noeli I Vasquez, Linda M Callejas, Rebecca Burns, Shakira Gore, Sheronda Whitner, Candice Charles and 1 more

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Laura PowisAssociation of Maternal & Child Health Programs, Washington, DC, USA. lpowis@amchp.org.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0000-3430-0261
Ellisa S AlvarezAssociation of Maternal & Child Health Programs, Washington, DC, USA.
Lynda KrisowatyAssociation of Maternal & Child Health Programs, Washington, DC, USA.
Olivia KuoAssociation of Maternal & Child Health Programs, Washington, DC, USA.
Noeli I VasquezAssociation of Maternal & Child Health Programs, Washington, DC, USA.
Linda M CallejasCollege of Behavioral & Community Solutions, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA.
Rebecca BurnsBBWorks LLC, Madison, WI, USA.
Shakira GoreHealth Promotion Council/PHMC Centre Square East, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Sheronda WhitnerOhio Department of Health, Columbus, OH, USA.
Candice CharlesCalifornia Coalition for Black Birth Justice, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Elizabeth Taylor-SchiroMinnesota Department of Health, St. Paul, MN, USA.

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Merck 187761408
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundWhat is considered 'evidence' in maternal and child health (MCH) has major implications for which organizations and initiatives receive funding. Despite growing recognition of the importance of community-rooted work, state and jurisdictional MCH agencies, (Title V) operate from an evidence framework that typically prioritizes empirical research and large-scale evaluations over community-rooted evidence (CRE).

objectivesThis study sought to examine how CRE informs decision-making within Title V agencies, understand capacity-building needs of community-based organizations (CBOs), and explore strengthening relationships between CBOs and Title V.

methodsThis qualitative study interviewed Title V and CBO staff to explore current CRE perceptions and funder/CBO relationships. 16 CBO and 11 Title V staff participated in compensated interviews from February to July 2024. Interviews were conducted, transcribed, coded, and analyzed using a thematic analysis approach.

resultsCBO interviewees stressed the need to reimagine misaligned funder and CBO relationships to be rooted in trust, allow CBOs agency to define metrics of success for their work, recognize the credibility of CRE including qualitative data and storytelling, and introduce more flexibility into funding opportunities and reporting structures. Title V respondents expressed capacity building needs around how to operationalize CRE in their work and decision-making practices, as well as build CBO capacity. CONCLUSIONS FOR PRACTICE: Funders including Title V can support tailored, innovative, and community-driven solutions to MCH challenges through uplifting CRE in evidence frameworks, investing in trust-based relationships with CBOs, and supporting CBO capacity building. Recommendations for how Title V can operationalize CRE in their work are also provided.

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Cooperative BehaviorCapacity BuildingFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicQualitative ResearchCommunity-based organizationsCommunity partnershipCommunity-rooted evidenceFunding reformMaternal and child healthTitle VTrust-based accountabilityWorkforce development

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PMCPMC12909452

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