# Massachusetts Expands Maternal Mental Health Programs

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced a **$2.25 million** initiative to enhance postpartum care and maternal mental health support statewide. This funding proposal includes a **$2 million expansion** of the Welcome Family home visiting program and **$250,000** to strengthen the MCPAP for Moms program, which supports perinatal mental health providers. These efforts aim to improve early screening, provider education, and care coordination for postpartum families, with funding expected through an upcoming supplemental state budget.

- The expansion of the Welcome Family program represents a significant procurement opportunity for service providers specializing in home visiting and maternal health support.
- Strengthening MCPAP for Moms indicates increased demand for mental health provider training and support services focused on perinatal care.
- Procurement professionals should prepare for forthcoming solicitations or contract modifications related to these programs as the supplemental budget is finalized.
- Vendors offering maternal health, behavioral health, and community-based care services may find new partnership or subcontracting opportunities with Massachusetts state agencies.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Healthcare
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Department of Public Health (DPH)
- Department of Mental Health (DMH)
- Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS)

### Key Quotes
> We’re strengthening the system around new parents so that no matter where they turn for care, there’s someone who knows what to look for and how to help.
> — Kim Driscoll, Lieutenant Governor

> Becoming a mother is a profound life change, and every parent deserves support—not just during pregnancy, but in the months that follow.
> — Maura Healey, Governor

### Sources
- [Governor Healey Announces New Actions to Strengthen Maternal Mental Health and Postpartum Care | Mass.gov](https://www.mass.gov/news/governor-healey-announces-new-actions-to-strengthen-maternal-mental-health-and-postpartum-care) - MA