Maternal, Child Adolescent Health (MCAH)
Components of the program are…
Perinatal Outreach and Education (POE) encourages early entry into prenatal care and targets women exposed to tobacco products.
Doula Services provide non-clinical services to pregnant or postpartum women, including education, informational, physical, and emotional supports.
Children Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) – provides accessible spaces at community events for CYSHCN. Support groups and educational trainings for Parents and Caregivers.
Prenatal Care Guidance (PCG) provides services that are aimed at getting women into prenatal care and encouraging them to follow through with their prenatal visits.
Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) A group that meets to help educate our community on child abuse prevention.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) provides community education and support to parents who have experienced SIDS. Free Pack n’ Play with Safe Sleep Education
Pregnant and Parenting Teens serves Lassen County's pregnant and parenting adolescents. It is designed to improve their health, social, and economic well-being and enhance their education.
What We Offer:
- Cribs for Kids (Free Pack n' Play)
- Free Diapers (when available)
- Transportation Assistance to Doctors Appointments
- Pregnancy Resources
- Doula Services
- Health Education
- Developmental Screening
- Links to Local Resources – Lassenlinks.org
Resources
- WIC – Northeastern Rural Health Clinics
- JustBirth Space – Supports Pregnancy, Postpartum & Beyond
- Weekly Online Support Group | Join a Free Group Today
- Lassen Links Helping You Connect – Need Connected? Make a Referral. Access Lassen Resource Guide
- LassenWORKs | Lassen County
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