Wyoming

Wyoming offers a comprehensive array of state-supported programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing perinatal care, promoting maternal and infant health, and supporting families during pregnancy and early childhood. Below is a detailed overview of these resources:

1. Women and Infant Health Program

This program addresses maternal and infant health by implementing strategies to prevent maternal and infant mortality. Initiatives include promoting annual preventive visits, supporting the Maternal Mortality Review Committee, encouraging safe sleep practices, and reducing smoking during pregnancy. County-level projects are also funded to implement community-specific interventions.

1. Wyoming WIC (Women, Infants, and Children Program)

Provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and access to healthy foods for pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and young children. Contact: 1-888-996-9378

1. Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program – Wyoming

The Parents as Teachers (PAT) model is used in Wyoming to deliver evidence-based home visiting support for families from pregnancy through kindergarten. The program targets communities with high needs and supports positive parenting and child development. Contact: (307) 777-7941 Learn More

1. Indian Health Service (IHS) – Maternal and Child Health Program

Serves Native American families in Wyoming by providing culturally appropriate maternal and child health care. Services include prenatal visits, postpartum care, and immunization support.

1. Wyoming Hand in Hand – Home Visiting Program

This free program offers support and education to families during pregnancy, infancy, and toddlerhood. Services include pregnancy education, parenting classes, breastfeeding support, and infant development screenings. The program is available statewide and aims to build nurturing relationships and connect families to community resources.

1. Medicaid Pregnancy Program

Wyoming Medicaid provides comprehensive health coverage for eligible pregnant women through the first 12 months postpartum. The program includes Presumptive Eligibility to ensure immediate access to prenatal care while full Medicaid benefits are being determined. Services cover inpatient and outpatient hospital care, medical services, pharmacy, and limited dental and vision care.
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1. Children’s Special Health (CSH) Program

CSH assists families of children with special medical needs by providing care coordination and helping them apply for financial assistance. The program ensures that children with medical needs beyond routine care receive the necessary support and resources. contact 307-721-2561.

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