Public Health offers many programs to support pregnant woman and help parents raise healthy children.

- Children with special health care needs
- Dental health
- Family interventions
- Foster care public health service
- Maternity support services
- Nurse-Family Partnership
- Pregnancy / Postparatum

Children with special health care needs - (360) 397-8472
Specialized staff are available to support families with children with special health care needs. A public health nurse care coordinator will:

• Screen children who are at risk for development delay.
• Refer you to local resources for early intervention services — physical, occupational and speech therapy, and pre-school.
• Assist with specific area of concerns, such as nutrition, feeding, growth, development and behaviors issues.
• Provide information about your child's medical condition. 
• Provide referrals to parent support organizations.
• Help your family locate financial assistance to pay for your child's care.

All children who are at risk or have a health and/or developmental problems are eligible for care coordination regardless of income. 

Dental health - (360) 397-8020
The Dental Health Program provides:

• Information on how to take care of your teeth and gums.
• Referrals to local dentists.
• Screening and fluoride varnish for young children.
• Services for Medicaid-eligible children ages 0-5 through the ABCD Program.

Family interventions - (360) 397-8472
In home services for at-risk families. Services help reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect to families that are currently involved with Child Protective Services (CPS) or have risk factors that may lead to CPS involvement. The Public Health model focuses on health issues for children under the age of ten. The in-home services range from teaching positive parenting skills to helping families access housing and jobs. Topics addressed on an individual/family level include: substance abuse, mental health, and developmental delays.

Foster care public health nurse services - (360) 397-7954
This is a collaborative service provided through a partnership between Children’s Administration and Clark County Public Health. Public Health nurses assist foster families and social workers identify health care needs, provide health education and make recommendations related to health issues. Together they improve the health status of foster children who are at risk for unstable health, developmental disabilities, and mental health challenges.

Maternity support services - (360) 397-8440
Maternity Support Services (MSS) is a program for women with Medicaid. Pregnant and parenting families are eligible during pregnancy and until baby is two months old. MSS uses a team to help meet your needs. The Public Health nurse provides education regarding pregnancy/postpartum and infant care. The social worker provides brief counseling, education and linkage with available community resources.  The nutritionist provides information on healthy eating during pregnancy, infant nutritional needs and breastfeeding consultation. Visits may be at home, in the office or at another location. The MSS team members support families with accessing medical care, getting ready for baby, learning about baby development and early childhood years.

Nurse-Family Partnership - (360) 397-8483 ext. 1
The Nurse-Family Partnership is a nurse home visiting program for women who are having their first baby, are low income and are less than 28 weeks pregnant.

Pregnancy / Postparatum (Maternity Support Services) - (360) 397-8440
Maternity Support Services help families enjoy a healthy pregnancy and learn to be the best parent they can be. Each family becomes part of a team consisting of a public health nurse, social worker and nutritionist. The team helps families prepare for a baby by providing:

• Help finding prenatal care.
• Parenting education.
• Information on safety, growth and development of the fetus and baby, and breast and bottle feeding.
• Stress reduction strategies.
• Assistance with relationship issues.
• Referrals to needed services.

Interpreters are available. Pregnant and parenting women who qualify for a medical coupon are eligible for this service.