POLK COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
182 SW Academy Street Suite 302 Academy Building Dallas, OR 97338Mailing Address
503-623-8175 Public Health Information Line
BABIES FIRST!
SERVICE DESCRIPTION:Public health nurse home visiting program that works to improve the health outcomes of pregnant women and vulnerable children through prevention and early identification of problems. The home visiting nurse can provide health and developmental screenings, health and nutrition education, infant and child development tips, breastfeeding support, and referrals to community resources that center on the family's needs.
INTAKE PROCEDURE:Call for information and to register or visit the website to fill out an online referral form.
FEES:None
ELIGIBILITY:Families with children ages 0-5 with a higher risk for health issues. Risk factors may include drug-exposed infant, prematurity, teenage parents, at-risk caregiver, domestic violence, and/or concerned parent or provider.
SERVICE HOURS:Clinic hours: Monday-Friday 8am-11am and 1pm-4pm
DOCUMENTS:None required at intake
LANGUAGES:English, Spanish, interpretation by arrangement
AREA SERVED:Polk County
- Case/Care Management for Families with Infants/Toddlers
- Home Based Parenting Education
- Prenatal/Postnatal Home Visitation Programs
- Teen Expectant/New Parent Assistance
SITE HOURS:Monday-Friday 8am-noon and 1pm-5pm
ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair Access (Partial)
Other service(s) offered at this location:
- HEALTH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES | OREGON MOTHERSCARE(more info...)
- HUMAN REPRODUCTION | REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH(more info...)
- INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES | CACOON(more info...)
- INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES | FAMILY CONNECTS(more info...)
- PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS | WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM(more info...)
- SPECIALIZED TREATMENT AND PREVENTION | VACCINATIONS AND TUBERCULOSIS SCREENINGS(more info...)
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