County of Sonoma DHS - Public Health Division County of Sonoma

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Services for Women and Children

photos of women and childrenThe following is a listing of programs and services for women and children available through the many Public Health programs.

Ask a Disease Control Nurse
The Public Health Nurses (PHNs) at the Disease Control unit are pleased to answer any questions you may have about communicable diseases.

Birth and Death Certificates
Vital Statistics provides certified birth certificates from the past five years, and certified death certificates from the past two years.

Breastfeeding Support
Maternal, Child, Adolescent Health provides education and guidelines for breastfeeding mothers.

California Children Services (CCS)
If your child has a catastrophic or serious medical condition, our California Children Services program may be able to provide financial assistance for diagnosis and treatment.

Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP)
This preventive program makes early health care available to children and youth with health problems as well as to those who seem well. Eligible children and youth receive periodic preventive health assessments, and those with suspected problems are then referred for diagnosis and treatment.

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention (CLPP)
Keeping children safe from lead poisoning requires attention from everyone in a child's life. The CLPP program employs a team of health professionals, who provide services to parents, healthcare providers, and the general public.

Families First Home Visiting
Free home visits for every Sonoma County parent having their first baby, to assist in the new role as a parent.

Family Immunizations
The Public Health Clinics provides routine childhood immunizations, and adult immunizations upon request.

Family Planning Clinic
Family Planning services are available by appointment at the Public Health Clinics on a low- or no-cost basis.

Find Children's Health Insurance
Healthy Kids Sonoma County is a communitywide effort working to create and finance a system of accessible, affordable healthcare coverage for all Sonoma County children.

HIV Testing and Prevention
Do you think you may have been exposed to HIV? The Center for HIV Prevention & Care can help you determine if you should be tested.

Maternal, Child, Adolescent Health
This program coordinates maternity care for families, and provides information and referrals to the local community to help families obtain access to pregnancy care.

Maternal Child Health Field Nursing
Our Public Health Nurses (PHN) specialize in working with pregnant women and families with young children.

Pregnancy Prevention
Confidential low-cost birth control is provided to people seeking pregnancy prevention services at the Public Health Clinics.

Pregnancy Testing
Confidential pregnancy testing and counseling is offered by the Public Health Clinics.

Teen Parent Connections
For teens who are 18 and under and pregnant or already have a child, Teen Parent Connections can help you have a healthy baby, stay in school, budget your money, plan a career, and be the best parent you can be!

Public Health Clinics
The public health clinics provide reproductive health testing and services, and family and travel immunizations. Services are provided with an emphasis on standards of excellence in health care.

Teen Services
The Public Health Clinics offer confidential clinical services to teens.

Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
WIC is a nutrition program that helps mothers and young children eat well and stay healthy.