Maternal & Child Health
Office of Child and Family Services
Find many programs and services to help pregnant and postpartum women, newborn babies, and children stay healthy.
The Office of Child and Family Services coordinates many programs and services, including those surrounding children’s health, related grants, newborn screening, WIC, and more.
MCH Needs Assessment
The South Dakota Department of Health Office of Child and Family Services asks for your help to gather information about the health needs of women, children, and youth including those with special health care needs, and their families.
Pregnancy & Early Childhood
Find many programs and services to help pregnant and postpartum women, newborns, and young children stay healthy.
Children's Health
Find trusted resources on childhood development milestones, vaccines to keep your child healthy, oral health, nutrition, special needs, mental health, and more.
Services for Youth with Special Needs
Find programs, services, and offices near you to help improve the health outcomes for your child with special needs.
Youth & Young Adults
Learn about adolescent wellness visits, mental health resources, suicide prevention, and how youth and teens can build safe and healthy relationships.
MCH Advisory Committee
The Advisory Committee will provide counsel and advice on the development, implementation, and evaluation of maternal-child health programs within the South Dakota Department of Health.
Maternal & Child Health Data & Reports
Maternal and child health data and reports help guide our decision-making process.
MCH Title V Block Grant
Discover the South Dakota Maternal and Child Health Title V Block Grant, supporting the well-being of mothers, children, and families.
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Immunizations & Vaccinations
Protect all South Dakotans against vaccine-preventable diseases by increasing immunization coverage levels for children and adults.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
SD Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides low-income women and families with education on nutrition choices to improve overall health and well-being.