Family Health Maternal Child Health - Dodge County Public Health
42 East Main Street, Dodge Center, MN 55927
Eligibility
Required documents
Hours
Voice
Interpretation services
Spanish interpreter available by appointment
Application process
Call
Fees
Fees vary by service; none
Service area
Dodge County, MN
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Program Fees
Description
Maternal Child Health (MCH) Individualized prenatal and postpartum home visits by a public health nurse to meet the needs of the client. Services include: - Assessment - Car seat safety education - Child & growth development - Childhood injury prevention - Development of family/personal goals and infant and child safety - Health mentoring - Parenting - Support and referrals to appropriate community resources - Teaching Parenting Program - Develops parenting skills and knowledge - Increases Parent-child bond - Provides home visits for prenatal moms or parents with children up to age 3 Uses the evidence-based curriculum - Growing Great Kids (GGK) Follow-Along-Program - An early childhood intervention system for children up to 3 years of age. - Periodic questionnaires are sent to the parents of children at certain ages to gauge health and development. Questionnaires are reviewed and if there are concerns, a nurse contacts the parents. Prenatal and postpartum support and education Home visiting services also available for children from birth to age 21 who have a physical disability, chronic illness or emotional limitations.
Last Assured
06/05/2025
Providing organization
Dodge County Public Health
Public health agency responsible for preventing epidemics and spread of disease. Promotes and encourages healthy behaviors and mental health. Responds to disasters and assists communities in recovery. Assures quality and accessibility of health services.