Child Health
Car Seat Safety
Safety is a number one concern for all parents who have children. Foster County Public Health is a Car Seat Distribution and 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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Cribs for Kids
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 Tracks
Health Track Screenings are a preventive health screening program for children 0–21 years of age who are Medicaid eligible. The goals are:
- Early detection and treatment for health problems.
- To improve the health of children to reduce healthcare costs through maintenance.
A dental assessment with fluoride varnish is done as well as vision, hearing, physical, laboratory, immunization, developmental, nutritional, and mental health assessments. If problems are detected, referrals are made to professionals.
Health Tracks – Giving Kids a Healthy Start
Health Tracks / Well-Child Benefits may cover:
- Well child checks
- Dental exams, cleanings, braces, fluoride varnish
- Shots
- Prescriptions
- Behavioral health
- Vision checks
- Hearing checks
- Autism Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapies
- Growth and development checks
- And other health services
Call to Schedule: (701) 652-3087
Health Tracks – Free Preventative Health Screening
Free preventative health screening for Medicaid-eligible youth (ages 0–20 years).
Services available in: Carrington, Glenfield, Grace City, and McHenry
Call to schedule your child: (701) 652-3087
Lactation Counseling
The Benefits of Breast Milk
Baby isn't here yet? Please stop in and learn about breastfeeding services in your community.
- Nutritional Perfection
- Immune Boost
- Digestive Health
- Bonding Time
- Fewer Infections
- Cost Effective
Questions? Call (701) 652-3087
A service of Foster County Public Health and Lake Region WIC – North Dakota.
Our Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) provides free, comprehensive lactation support services including:
- Prenatal breastfeeding education
- Weighted feeds
- Latch and positioning guidance
- Pumping basics and education
- Referrals to additional support services
Free classes on breastfeeding and labor are available through Jamestown Regional Medical Center:
WIC
Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is a program that encourages good nutrition for pregnant or breastfeeding moms and their infants, and for 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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