State Maternal and Child Health Programs
Vermont offers a comprehensive suite of programs aimed at enhancing maternal and child health, focusing on perinatal care, breastfeeding support, home visiting services, and nutrition assistance. Below is an overview of key initiatives and resources available across the state:
Perinatal Care Programs
Support Delivered: Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)
This initiative provides resources and support for individuals experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. It offers educational materials and connects families to mental health services.
Breastfeeding Support
Vermont WIC Breastfeeding Program
The Vermont Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program offers extensive breastfeeding support, including access to peer counselors, lactation consultants, and educational classes. WIC provides resources to help parents initiate and maintain breastfeeding, even when returning to work or school.
Local Breastfeeding Resources: Across Vermont, numerous local resources support breastfeeding families. These include in-person and virtual lactation consultations, support groups, and classes. Organizations such as La Leche League and various healthcare providers offer services to assist with breastfeeding challenges.
Home Visiting Programs
Strong Families Vermont Home Visiting
This program provides free, voluntary home visiting services to families from pregnancy through a child's fifth birthday. Services are delivered by nurses or trained family support professionals and cover topics like prenatal care, child development, and parenting support. The program includes two evidence-based models: Maternal Early Childhood Sustained Home-Visiting (MECSH) and Parents as Teachers (PAT).
Nutrition Assistance
Vermont WIC Program
The Vermont WIC program offers nutrition assistance to eligible pregnant individuals, new parents, and young children. Services include healthy food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and social services.
Contact Information
Vermont Department of Health
108 Cherry Street, P.O. Box 70
Burlington, VT 05402
Phone: 802-863-7200
Toll-Free: 800-464-4343
Email: Contact Us
For more information on maternal and child health programs in Vermont, visit the Vermont Department of Health Family Services page.
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