Maternal & Child Health

We offer various programs to serve pregnant women, families, and their babies.

Purpose

  • To enhance parenting and life skills
  • To provide families with other community resources
  • To identify and refer any potential physical and developmental concerns
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Becoming a Mom

Maternal and Infant Health Program

  • Services Provided:
    • For pregnant women and infants 0-12 months
    • Social worker to offer community resources and referral services
    • Assistance with obtaining health insurance and a medical home
    • Monthly visits with a registered nurse
      • Physical assessments
      • Breastfeeding guidance and resources – New!
      • Education about healthy pregnancy and infant development
      • Referrals to additional community resources

Newborn Home Visit

  • Services Provided:
    • For infants 0-2 months
    • One or two home visits with a registered nurse
    • Infant will receive a nursing assessment including weight check
    • Information about infant care and safety
    • Referrals to additional community resources
Baby in car seat

Home Visiting Program

  • Services Provided:
    • For families interested in a higher level of support
    • Pregnant women and families with children 0-3 years
    • Weekly home visits with a trained registered nurse or licensed social worker
    • Emphasis on enhanced parenting skills
    • Education about pregnancy and early childhood development
    • Referrals to additional community resources

Payment

  • Services are provided at no cost to families

Most services by appointment, but can accommodate walk-in clients at times