Family Health Programs
Our programs provide health services for some of the County's most vulnerable populations - infants, children, teens , pregnant women, and mothers.
Together, we work to....
- improve birth outcomes and prevent infant deaths,
- suppport safe homes and transportation,
- offer nutrition education and food vouchers,
- prevent repeat teen pregnancies, and
- coordinate health and medical services for kids and mothers.
Referrals for Health Programs & Care
If you live in San Joaquin County, please call (800) 698-2304Black Infant Health Program
Social support, case management, referral and assistance into care for
eligible high risk families and infants up to one year of age. For information
or referrals,
Contact: (209) 468-3004.
California Children's Services (CCS)
CCS is a statewide program that arranges, directs, and pays for medical care, equipment, and rehabilitation when these services are authorized by the program. Services can be authorized for children and young adults under 21 years of age, who have a CCS eligible medical condition. Anyone can refer a child to CCS including a parent, teacher, or physician.
Contact: (209) 468-3900.
The Record newspaper article: Telemedicine, the changing face of health care (March 23, 2019) New
Child Health and Disability Prevention Program (CHDP)
State program providing resources for children (up to age 21) living
in San Joaquin County to receive preventive health care. For information
or referrals to care,
Contact: (209) 468-8335.
CHDP: The Gateway to Health
Newsletters, Provider Resources, Links
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Nursing case management for children referred by providers with high
levels of lead in their blood; education services for families, community
groups and health care providers.
Contact (209) 468-2593 or visit http://clppp.sjcphs.org .
State Water Board general website on the drinking water in schools testing
Perinatal Equity Initiative (PEI)
PEI is an innovative pregnancy and parenting support model for Black/ African American women in San Joaquin County and their partners. The program raises awareness of the health-related inequities facing Black/ African American women, leading to maternal and infant deaths. PEI is designed to complement current services offered through the Black Infant Health program. Contact (209) 468-3004. or click here
Public Health Nurse Home Visits
Home visits for high risk families and infants for care referrals and
coordination, developmental assessments and parent education.
Contact: (209) 468-3004.
SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) Bereavement Support
Supportive services, referrals, and education for families experiencing
the death of an infant due to SIDS. To refer parents or families,
Contact: (209) 468-3004.
WIC Program
Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children
provides food vouchers, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and
referrals for health care to eligible women and children. Pregnant, breastfeeding
and postpartum women of all ages, infants and children to age 5 may be referred
by health care providers. For Public Health Services WIC locations and schedules in English and Spanish, click here.
Contact: (209) 468-3280.
Additional Resources:
Breastfeeding Coalition of San Joaquin County website
New WIC locations and schedules, click on the image to open to full size: Click here to see Map
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