Topics on this page: Car Seat Safety, Cribs for Kids, Health Tracks, Lactation Counseling, WIC
Safety is a number one concern for all parents who have children. Foster County Public Health is a Car Seat Distribution/ Education site. Our Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) provides free hands-on instructions and education to parents and caregivers on the proper installation and use of child restraint systems, including car seats, booster seats, and seat belts.
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Foster County Public Health provides families with safe sleeping resources including a Pack ‘n Play to ensure families have the resources to keep their child safe through the Cribs for Kids program.
Cribs for Kids ® is a safe-sleep education and distribution program for low-income families to help reduce the risk of injury and death of infants due to unsafe sleep environments. The program addresses specific situations dealing with socioeconomic issues such as crib affordability and cultural practices such as bed sharing and secondhand smoke.
Screening is completed by our trained staff and eligibility varies by site and is based on availability. Graco Pack n’ Plays are available at our office for eligible pregnant and newly delivered mothers.
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Health Track Screenings are a preventative health screening program for children 0-21 years of age that are Medicaid eligible. The goals are:
A dental assessment with fluoride varnish is done as well as vision, hearing, physical, laboratory, immunizations, developmental, nutritional and mental health assessments. If problems are detected referrals are made to professionals.
Our Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) provides free, comprehensive lactation support services including:
Free classes on breastfeeding and labor:
https://jrmcnd.com/patient-care/family-birthplace/birthplace-classes/#breastfeeding-class
Women, Infants & Children is a program that encourages good nutrition for pregnant or breastfeeding moms and their infants, and also to children up to 5 years of age. If all guidelines are met an individual is eligible for nutrition education and healthy, nutritious food for their family.
WIC is available in Carrington the first Thursday of each month. Call the Devils Lake office to schedule an appointment at 1-866-274-2316.
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