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Child Passenger Safety
Polk County Public Health provides car seat checks and car seat distribution.
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Child & Teen Checkups
The Child and Teen Checkups Program, also known as C&TC, is Minnesota's child health program for children and teens from newborn through the age of 20 years who are eligible for Medicaid.
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Family Home Visiting
Polk Public Health offers home visiting programs that provide families support and guidance. These home visiting programs are designed to help families reach goals and connect with community supports.
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Follow Along Program
Minnesota's Follow Along Program can help you track your child's development and let you know if your child is playing, talking, growing, moving, and behaving like other children the same age.
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Online Resources for Parents and Caregivers
Your local Public Health wants every child to have the best start in their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth. To support parents in their child’s development we offer the Health Tracks Newsletters.
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Make a Referral to Public Health (PDF)
Fill out this form to refer someone to Polk County Public Health.
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Nurse-Family Partnership
Nurse-Family Partnership is a prenatal and early childhood home visiting program for moms expecting their 1st baby. A specially trained public health nurse will provide home visits starting as early in the pregnancy as possible, and continue until the child reaches 2 years of age.
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Personal Care Assistance (PCA)
The PCA program provides services to persons who need help with day-to-day activities that allow them more independence in their own home.
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Breastfeeding Resources
Breastfeeding services are available to help mothers meet their breastfeeding goals. Our lactation consultants are specially trained to provide information and assistance to the breastfeeding mother.