Child and Teen Checkups is a benefit for children in Minnesota who are eligible for Medical Assistance (Medicaid).
C&TC includes well child checkups that help track growth and development, identify any potential concerns, and create a health relationships with a healthcare provider. As children grow up the checkups help them learn how to take charge of their own health. 
To locate a provider or schedule an appointment visit freechildcheckups.com.

Family home visiting is a voluntary service that is offered prenatally through the first few years of a child's life. This service provides social, emotional, health-related and parenting support and information to families while linking them to the appropriate resources. 
For more information visit MDH Family Home Visiting webpage.  

The Follow Along Program is a free program that supports families with babies and young children as they grow and learn. Our public health office will send periodic questionnaires to assess your child's developmental progress. Once the form is returned to public health our team will provide families with activities to do with their children to help them explore and learn through play. 
Want to enroll in the Follow Along Program? Register here: Follow Along Enrollment Form

WIC is the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. This program is a nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps eligible pregnant women, new mothers, babies and young children. WIC provides nutrition education and counseling, nutritious foods, and referrals to other resources and services. 
If you are interested in applying for WIC please fill out the WIC Application

Houston County Public Health Office now has child vaccines available for families in our community. Our clinic participates in the Minnesota Vaccines for Children (MnVFC) Program, which provides free or low-cost vaccines to eligible children from birth through 18 years of age. The program ensures that cost is not a barrier for families and that all children can receive the vaccines they need to stay healthy.

Children may qualify if they are uninsured, underinsured, enrolled in Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare, or are American Indian or Alaska Native.

Not sure which vaccines you or your child may need? You can check your Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC) record in three ways.

Use the Docket App

• Download the Docket app from Apple App Store or Google Play, or visit https://mn.app.dockethealth.com/
• Search for your immunization record using your first name, last name, date of birth, and legal sex
• Follow the prompts to download a PDF copy of your record

Submit Public Request

• Visit https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/immunize/miic/records.html
• Follow the instructions to request a copy of your immunization record Ask Your Local Healthcare Provider
• Contact the Public Health office, your primary care clinic or pharmacy that uses MIIC
• Request that they look up your MIIC record and provide a copy

Ask Your Local Healthcare Provider

• Contact the Public Health office, your primary care clinic or pharmacy that uses MIIC
• Request that they look up your MIIC record and provide a copy

Does your child need a car seat? Our Car Seat Program is designed to support families by ensuring that every child travels safely, regardless of income or circumstance. We provide education, hands‑on support, and access to properly fitted car seats so parents and caregivers can feel confident that their children are protected.

Our certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians offer personalized car seat checks, guidance on correct installation and use, and up‑to‑date information on Minnesota’s safety laws and best practices. Whether a family needs help choosing the right seat, installing it correctly, or replacing an outdated or unsafe seat, our team is here to help.