Merced County California

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Public Health Field Visiting Services
Overview

The Maternal Child Health (MCH) Home Visiting Program and case management services are enhanced with additional professional services provided by the First Steps Program.


Criteria
Criteria for the clients served through our home visiting services include:
  • Teenage pregnancy (18 years and under) ( Teens aged 17 and 18 in the absence of other risk factors will be referred to the Young Parents Program)
  • Tobacco use in pregnancy
  • Drug / alcohol use within the past two years
  • Domestic violence with current partner
  • Mental health issues or diagnoses
  • Medical management difficulties 
  •  Pregnancy-related medical conditions.
  • High risk infants.
  • Children with special needs

Resources

To make a referral please select one of the following forms:
Mother & Infant
Pregnant Women
Children & Adults

Merced County 2222 M Street Merced, CA 9543 Ph. (209) 385-7434 Toll Free (800) 226-6452