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Healthy Babies, Kids and Families

A healthy pregnancy and first year of life for your child are the building blocks for a future of good health.

Healthy Babies, Kids and Families can help.

We are a voluntary program for pregnant women, their families and babies.

Our mission is to help you find high quality care and support services in your community.

Enrolling in Healthy Babies is simple- the program is part of the health insurance benefits that come with Medicaid and Dr. Dynasaur and is:

  • A state-wide coordinated effort

  • designed to improve the health of women and infants receiving Medicaid

  • designed to fill gaps and provide accessibility in health care coverage

  • voluntary to all participants

  • part of Medicaid and Dr. Dynasaur insurance benefits

What Healthy Babies offers you:

  • personal answers to questions about pregnancy, health risks , baby care and breast feeding

  • information about community resources for you, your family and your baby

  • support in finding medical care during your pregnancy and you baby's first year of life

  • information on healthy diet and assistance in enrolling in WIC and other nutrition programs

  • transportation to medical appointments

  • classes on pregnancy, childbirth and parenting

  • information on immunizations, lead screening and scheduled medical care for your child

  • help finding day care and playgroups

  • information about school and work opportunities

Information on this page comes from Healthy Babies materials published by the Vermont Department of Health

Check out Healthy Babies, Kids and Families statewide information

In Springfield Area the Department of Health can be reached at 802-885-5778