Infant & Child Health

Programs & Resources

· Birth to 3

· CYHSCN

· WIC

· Parenting Information & Resources

· Immunizations

· Blood Lead Testing

BIRTH TO 3

EARLY INTERVENTION
Because the first 3 years
build a lifetime!

What is the Birth to 3 Program?
How can the Birth to 3 Program help?

Who is eligible to receive services?

How are families’ rights protected?

What services and supports might be available?

Who do I contact for more information? 

Useful Links:

· Pierce County Resource Manual     http://www.co.pierce.wi.us/public_health/resourcemanual

· Developmental Charts 

http://www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/Including/develop.html

http://www.firstsigns.org/

What is the Birth to 3 Program?

Birth to 3 ...

Every family wants the best possible start for their child.
 

Even though all children are different, there are certain milestones
that children are expected to achieve such as rolling, crawling, sitting, walking, talking, and understanding what is said to them (to name a few).

The Pierce County Birth to Three Program is a service to assist families who have concerns about their child's development. Developmental Screenings and/or evaluations are available at no cost to families.

Parents, family members, and professionals work as members of the
Early Intervention Team to promote a child's development.

How can the Birth to 3 Program help?

The Birth to 3 Program can screen or evaluate your child's development.

Pierce County Birth to 3 services will work with you to:

•  Develop a plan for services based on your family and child’s strengths, concerns, and needs

•  Provide information about additional community resources and link you to them

•  Offer advocacy and support

The earlier a child’s developmental delays are discovered, the more opportunities there are for a child to increase skills and abilities.  The goal is to help children participate in their communities.

In addition to the skills the child develops, Birth to 3 Programs are committed to providing services in a way that makes sense for each family.  This “family centered” program recognizes the importance of parents, family and friends in a young child’s life.  The early intervention team will provide ideas and techniques to help a family enhance their child’s development and learning potential.

Who is eligible to receive services?

The Birth to 3 Program is for children ages birth to 36 months.  Eligibility is based on a diagnosed disability or significant delay in one or more areas of development.  The team will evaluate the child’s ability to:  learn (cognitive development); move, see and hear (physical/motor development); communicate and understand other’s communication (speech and language development); respond to and relate with others (social and emotional development); and eat, dress and care for daily living needs (adaptive development).  A county Birth to 3 service coordinator helps the family understand and participate in the evaluation process.

Services and supports a child and family receive are based on individual needs.  Eligibility for this program is not affected by the family’s income; however, parents may need to contribute to the costs of services.

How are families’ rights protected?

Specific rights for children and families are built into the Birth to 3 Program.  These procedural safeguards are legal requirements.  They assure that the Birth to 3 Program will follow specific procedures that protect the rights of children and families.  Some of these rights include:

· Parents must give written consent for any evaluations, assessments or services.

· Participation is voluntary, so parents can refuse any services, evaluations or assessments.

· Records will be kept confidential.

· Parents can review or request corrections to their child’s and family records.

· Parents have a right to disagree with decisions regarding their child’s eligibility or the provision of appropriate services to their child and family.

What services and supports might be available?

If the child is eligible for the program, the service coordinator works with the family to see that the family and their child receive the services and supports they need within the family’s natural environment.  The service coordinator and other early intervention staff meet with the family to discuss the child’s developmental strengths and needs.  This team, including the parents, determines what services and supports would enhance the child’s development and prepares a plan to provide supports and services within the family’s typical routines and activities.  This plan is called an Individualized Family Service Plan or IFSP.  Some of the services and supports that might be provided to meet the developmental outcomes identified in an IFSP include:

· Family Education

· Developmental Education Services

· Communication Services

· Related Health Services

· Occupational Therapy

· Physical Therapy

Guiding Principles........          

 

Children's optimal development depends on their being viewed first as children & second as children with a problem or disability.

Children's greatest resource is their family.

Parents are partners in any activity that serves their children

Just as children are best supported within the context of family, the family is best supported within the context of the community.

Professionals are most effective when they can work as a team member with parents and others.

Collaboration is the best way to provide comprehensive services.

Early intervention enhances the development of children.

Who do I contact for more information?

For more information...to make a referral...or to request a screening...
    
                    Please call:  (715) 273-6759 or (715) 273-6755

Birth to Three Coordinator - Sara Sabelko e-mail sara.sabelko@co.pierce.wi.us

Birth to Three Family Service Coordinator - Janet Cleary e-mail jcleary@co.pierce.wi.us

Link to Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services - Birth to 3: http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/bdds/birthto3/

Please be advised that electronic communications with the department are not encrypted and confidentiality cannot be assured.  Pierce County Public Health Staff will not discuss your private information through email until we have received a signed Agreement on the Use of Electronic Mail for Client Communications.  Upon review, please sign and return to the department via fax or U.S. mail at the address listed on the form.  By signing the Agreement we can begin to communicate with you by e-mail.  Click on E-mail Agreement to see document.

Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN)

Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) serves families with children (birth to 21 years old) who have special health care needs. These special needs include children with chronic health conditions and developmental, physical or emotional/behavioral disabilities. Examples of conditions include cerebral palsy, leukemia, diabetes, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and severe asthma.  CYSHCN will help coordinate health care services and act as an advocate on your behalf.

ü      First Step is a 24 hour source of information for CYSHCN resources in Wisconsin. 
Call 1-800-642-STEP (7837)

ü      You can also call the Western Regional CYSHCN Center on Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Call 1-800-400-FORU (3678)

ü      Or contact Pierce County Public Health nurse Janet Cleary at 715-273-6755

What can CYSHCN do for you?

Provide information on your child’s special needs:

·        We can help you locate books, articles, videos, CDs and tapes on conditions, diagnosis, education, resources and support

·        We can provide you with web sites about almost any topic related to your child’s and your family’s needs

Parent connections and support:

·        We can connect you with parent support groups in your area

·        Learn about how you can become a County Parent Liaison, representing Regional CYSHCN Centers in your county

·        Find out about conferences, workshops and training related to your child’s needs

Community services available:

·        Learn about local programs, resources and services

·        Find out about how your county’s health department can help

·        We can assist you with coordinating care and accessing services

The Guiding Principles of CYSHCN are:

ü      Children are best served within their families.

ü      Children and families are best supported within the context of their community.

ü      Families will have convenient access to care coordinators.

ü      Collaboration is the best way to provide comprehensive services.

ü      Family perspectives and presence must be included in all aspects of the system.

For more information, contact Janet Cleary at 715-273-6755

Pierce County Resource Manual for Children with Special Needs:

Western Region CYSHCN:

Wisconsin Department of Health & Family Services CYSHCN web site:  http://www.dhfs.wisconsin.gov/health/children/index.htm

Developmental Charts:

http://www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/Including/develop.html

http://www.firstsigns.org/

    The purpose of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program  for   Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is to promote and  maintain the  health and well-being of nutritionally at-risk  pregnant, breastfeeding  and postpartum women, infants and  children.  WIC provides  supplemental nutritious foods,  nutrition and breastfeeding   information, and referral to other  health and nutrition services.  WIC  promotes and supports  breastfeeding.

Who is Eligible for WIC?

  To be eligible for WIC benefits in Wisconsin, a person must meet the following requirements:

• be a pregnant, breastfeeding or new mother; be an infant up to age one; or be a child up to age 5; and
• be a resident of Wisconsin; and
• be income eligible; and
• have a health or nutrition need
  

Benefits Received by WIC Participants

You will receive nutrition information and counseling, learn about other services, and receive checks to buy foods such as:

Milk	Canned and dried beans and peas
Fruits and Vegetables	Canned tuna and salmon
Cereal	Cheese
Juice	Whole grain bread, rice or tortillas
Eggs	Infant formula
Peanut Butter	Baby foods





Pierce County WIC Sites

 

   Pierce County WIC holds clinics and check pick ups at five different sites throughout the county.  Please call 715-273-6758 to make an appointment at any of the sites listed.


 

Site	Address	Clinic Dates
Ellsworth	412 W Kinne Street Pierce County Office Building – Middle level	1st Friday, 2nd Wednesday, 3rd Saturday and 4th Thursday of each month
River Falls	174 South Riverwalk Lower level of Edina Realty Building	2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
Prescott	206 Locust Street United Church of Christ	3rd Tuesday of even months (Feb., Apr., June, Aug., Oct., Dec.)
Elmwood	323 W. Winter Avenue Elmwood Auditorium	3rd Tuesday of odd months (Jan., Mar., May, July, Sept., Nov.)
Plum City	408 Main Street	1st Thursday of odd months (Jan., Mar., May, July, Sept., Nov.)







 

How to Apply for WIC

 

Call the WIC program at 273-6758 or email mary.halls@co.pierce.wi.us or kbartko@co.pierce.wi.us to get more information or set up an appointment.

 

 

   In accordance with Federal Law and US Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the    basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil    Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an    equal opportunity provider and employer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parenting Information



    Breastfeeding:

·        Human milk is nutritionally complete.

·        Human milk supports optimal infant growth and development.

·        Breastfeeding enhances bonding between mother and child.

·        Human milk protects infants from many illnesses by boosting the immune system.

·        Breast fed infants are less likely to develop diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease later in life.

·        Breast fed infants experience fewer allergies.

·        Breastfeeding mothers may experience more rapid postpartum weight loss.

·        Breastfeeding may protect women from osteoporosis, heart disease, diabetes, and breast and ovarian cancers.  http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/health/Nutrition/Breastfeeding/index.htm

 

 

   Infant Nutrition:

• The Child Care Nutrition Resource Center provides recipes, resources and information on child nutrition.  http://www.nal.usda.gov/childcare/
• Solid Food Fact Sheet:  “Solid Food: Ready or Not?  http://ohioline.osu.edu/mob-fact/0005.html
• WIC information on breastfeeding, formula feeding, and introducing solids:  http://www.nal.usda.gov/wicworks/Topics/Infant_Nutrition.html

 

Child Development:  Children develop at different rates. This table shows the ages by which most young children develop certain abilities. It is normal for a child to do some of these things later than the ages noted here. If your child does not do many of these things at the ages given or if you have questions about his or her development, talk with your child's doctor or nurses.

 

2 Months	Smiles, coos. Watches a person, follows with eyes.
4 Months	Laughs out loud. Lifts head and chest when on stomach, grasps objects.
6 Months	Babbles, turns to sound. Rolls over, supports head well when sitting.
9 Months	Responds to name, plays peek-a-boo. Sits alone, crawls, pulls up to standing.
1 Year	Waves bye-bye, says mama or dada. Walks when holding on, picks up objects with thumb and first finger.
18 Months	Says three words other than mama or dada, scribbles. Walks alone, feeds self using spoon.
2 Years	Puts two words together, refers to self by name. Runs well, walks up stairs without help.
3 Years	Knows age, helps button clothing, washes and dries hands. Throws ball overhand, rides tricycle.
4 Years	Knows first and last name, tells a story, counts four objects. Balances on one foot, uses children's scissors.
5 Years	Names 4 colors, counts 10 objects. Hops on one foot, dresses self.

    

    http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/index.html 

 

    

   Other development charts:

   http://www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/Including/develop.html

   http://www.firstsigns.org/

 

 

 

 

 

 

   “Back to Sleep”:

   Placing babies on their backs to sleep reduces the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), also known as "crib death."  http://www.nichd.nih.gov/sids/    

 

     Shaken Baby Syndrome:

    “Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is the collection of signs and symptoms resulting from the violent shaking of an infant or small child. It is a form of child abuse. In America every year an estimated 1,200 - 1,400 children are shaken for whom treatment is sought. Of these tiny victims, 25 -30% die as a result of their injuries. The rest will have lifelong complications. It is likely that many more babies suffer from the effects of SBS yet no one knows because SBS victims rarely have any external evidence of trauma.”
    http://www.dontshake.com/

 

For more information please call 715-273-6755.

 

Immunization Program

The Public Health Department offers vaccines at five immunization clinics, schools, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, and some area businesses. Childhood vaccines as well as adult boosters and flu shots are offered (depending on availability) at the following clinics.

If you are traveling out of the country, please go to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention web site for disease and vaccination information.  http://www.cdc.gov/travel/

Pierce County 2010 
Immunization Clinics Schedule
Appointments are not necessary

River Falls (1st Tuesday) 3:00 - 5:00 pm Pub. Health Office 174 So. Riverwalk	Plum City (2nd Thursday) 3:00 - 4:30 pm Senior Citizen Center 501 Main Street	Ellsworth ( Last Wednesday) 4:00 - 6:00 pm Pub.Health Office 412 W. Kinne St.
January 5	January 14	January 27
February 2	February 11	February 24
March 2	March 11	March 31
April 6	April 8	April 28
May 4	May 13	May 26
June 1	June 10	June 30
July 6	July 8	July 28
August 3	August 12	August 25
September 7	September 9	September 29
October 5	October 14	October 27
November 2	December 9	November 24
December 7		December 29

Call 715-273-6755 to check on vaccine availability or schedule 
an appointment outside of scheduled clinics.