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Infants and Children

Babies First!
The Babies First! program identifies infants and young children who are deemed at risk in an attempt to prevent poor health and development.
The Nurse will:
  • Suggest ways you can help your child learn and grow.
  • Put you in touch with others who can help if any problems occur.
  • Instruct and educate you on newborn care.
  • Assist with infant feeding - both breast-feeding and formula preparation.
Through this program, the nurse can follow your child's growth from birth to three-years-old, making health assessments through screenings occurring at 2, 3, 12, 18, 24, and 36 months of age.
The health assessments include:
  • Monitoring of growth (height, weight, and head circumference).
  • Developmental screening (including motor, language and reflexes).
  • Hearing, vision and dental screenings.
  • Environmental learning opportunities and safety assessments.
  • Immunization assessment.
  • Making referrals for care when assessments indicate.

Photo: USDA, Food and Nutrition Service

CaCoon

CaCoon is a program for families with children who have special health needs. Services are provided for children from birth through 20 years of age. Along with the other programs available through the Health Department, the nurse will:
  • Answer questions about your child's health needs and special care.
  • Help you find special services your child may need.
  • Help you talk with specialists and clinics where your child gets care.
  • Show you ways to make your child's health and growth be the best possible.
  • Help you prevent problems that may be common for children with your child's special health need.

Important Resources


WIC (Women, Infants, & Children)
Immunizations