The Winnebago County Health Department provides the following resources for parents, caregivers and children:
- Prenatal Care Coordination (PNCC): A free nurse service that helps pregnant women get information on pregnancy, labor and delivery, how to care for a new baby, prepare for parenthood and access resources for work, child care, housing, food, medical and dental care and more.
- New moms and babies are eligible for home visits to provide education and answer questions on feeding, sleeping , growth and development, immunizations, and other health and community resources.
- Our department has breastfeeding peer counselors, classes, and many other resources to help ensure successful transition when breastfeeding.
- WIC: Nutrition and education support for young families with children up to age five
- Immunizations - find out why you should protect your child through vaccination, and where/when you can acquire those services.
- ASQ Developmental Screening- learn more about developmental screening and where you can screen your child
- Learn about safety issues for infants like car seat safety, safe sleep, and more.
- Nurse Consultation for Childcare Facilities: a nurse works directly with childcare facilities to provide health education and monitoring of immunizations, communicable diseases, food safety, and injury prevention.
- NEW! Parent Resource Hours: Have kids? Have questions? Drop in during our Parent Resource Hours for information on: Developmental Screenings, Car Seat Safety, Breastfeeding Support, Vaccines, Safe Sleep, Nursing Expertise, Health and Community Resources. Appointments are necessary for car seat checks and immunizations (click here to schedule). Parent Resource Hours are offered once a month at each of our health department locations:
- Oshkosh Office (112 Otter St.): Every 2nd Tuesday of the Month, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Neenah Office (211 Commercial St.): Every 4th Thursday of the Month, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Download the Parent Resource Flyer: English PDF / Spanish PDF / English PNG / Spanish PNG
Additional Family Health Resources:
- Well Badger website or call 1-800-642-7837 - health referrals for you and your family. New home of the Wisconsin MCH Hotlines, Wisconsin First Step, and Wisconsin Informed Consent Help Lines.
- Regional Centers for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs - The Centers are staffed by specialists who can help get answers, find services, and connect you to community resources. Their services are free and private.
- Birth to 3 Program-Wisconsin
- Growth and Development Information by Age
- First Breath
- Text for Baby
- Farm to School / Early Care means connecting schools and childcare centers with fresh, nutritious foods that are grown locally. It includes programs such as as taste testing, nutrition education, school gardens, Two-Bite Club, and more! Farm to School / Early Care supports the health of children, farms, and communities; connecting children with their food and empowering them to make healthy food choices.
- The Parent Outlet provides a Resource Guide - for families in Outagamie, Winnebago and Calument Counties as well as the State of the Child Report a local analysis.
- Regional Centers for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs - The Centers are staffed by specialists who can help get answers, find services, and connect you to community resources. Their services are free and private.
