Children and Family Programs - Horizon Public Health
202 8th Street North, Wheaton, MN 56296
Eligibility
Serves families who are residents of Douglas, Grant, Pope, Stevens, and Traverse counties
Required documents
Medical Assistance (MA) card
Medicare card
third-party reimbursement/private insurance card
Hours
- 8 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday
- By appointment after 4:00 pm Monday - Friday
Email[email protected]
Application process
Call; email; visit website to register online
- Breastfeeding class registration: https://horizonpublichealth.org/payments/breastfeeding-class-registration/
- Follow Along Program online enrollment: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us/
Fees
- Breastfeeding classes are $25 per couple or covered by insurance for PrimeWest, Blue Plus, or Medical Assistance members.
- Child and Teen Checkups are provided at no cost for those insured by PrimeWest, Blue Plus, Medical Assistance, or another publicly funded health plan.
Service area
Douglas County, MN
Grant County, MN
Pope County, MN
Stevens County, MN
Traverse County, MN
Other Information
Program Fees
- No Fee
- Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee
Partners with families to promote healthy lifestyles and nurturing environments. Child and Family Health Services support families with the following services:
- Breastfeeding Classes and Resources: Breastfeeding support services are available in the home, at the Horizon Public Health Office Alexandria main site, and via telephone.
- Child Passenger Safety: Specialists can answer questions regarding child safety seats and check your car seats
- Family Home Visiting: Registered nurses provide a variety of home visiting programs, including prenatal, postpartum, and ongoing parenting support services.
- Follow Along Program: For parents of children ages birth - 5 at no cost to learn if the child is talking, moving, playing, and developing on track for his/her age.
Last Assured
12/11/2024
Providing organization
Horizon Public Health
Multi-county Public Health agency providing services to persons of all ages. Core program areas include children and family health, disease prevention and control, environmental health, home and community-based services, public health emergency preparedness, services for older adults and individuals with disabilities, and WIC.