By examining prenatal care opportunities and health resources for low-income families, this paper investigates both the extent to which available health care in Virginia emphasizes a preventive approach and the extent to which Virginia's medically needy children have access to medical care. Statistics indicate that, as compared with the country as…

Outlines the history of Federal involvement in the improvement of child and maternal health. Argues that despite tremendous advances, access to health care remains a problem for many and that to maintain required levels of preventive health services for children and mothers, constant vigilance is needed. (CMG)