Child & Family Services

Maternal Child Health (MCH) Nursing

Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services provided under MDH's Family Home Visiting (FHV) program is a voluntary, home-based service ideally delivered prenatally through the early years of a child's life. It provides:

Social
Emotional
Health-related information
Parenting support information to families
Connections to appropriate resources

By participating in home visiting, some examples of services a family may receive are:

Connections/referrals for pregnant women to prenatal care
Early support to parents in their role as a child's first teacher
Help in creating a safe and healthy environment for a young child to thrive in
Parenting skills and support that increase learning and development

MDH's Family Home Visiting webpage

Child Passenger Safety (Car Seats)

Morrison County Public Health has specially trained staff (Certified Passenger Safety Technicians) available to check your car seat and answer questions.

Technicians check seats for

Defects
Recalls
Assist with correct installation and correct fit

They also answer questions about

child car seats
booster seats
passenger safety

Information printouts are given to parents to reference in the future.

Health Plan members who are pregnant and children under age 8 may be eligible for free car seats and car seat education through their Medical Assistance health plans. Call Morrison County Public Health at 320-632-6664 to speak with the car seat technician for more information or to schedule an appointment..

MN Dept Public Safety's Don't Skip A Step brochure

MN Dept Public Safety's Child Passenger Safety webpage

MN Dept Public Safety's Ultimate Car Seat Guide