Maternal Child Health

At WEDCO District Health Department, our Maternal and Child Health (MCH) work is all about supporting families from pregnancy through childhood with compassionate, prevention-based services. We prioritize the health, safety, and well-being of parents, caregivers, infants, and children across Scott, Harrison, and Nicholas counties. Whether we’re helping families understand safe sleep practices, providing grief support, or reaching youth through school-based mental health programs, our team is committed to creating healthier futures for all.

Explore Maternal Child Health Services & Programs

Look through our services and programs for maternal child health.

KY HANDS

Our free home visiting program offers personalized support for moms-to-be and new parents, from pregnancy through your child’s first two years, helping you every step of the way.

WIC

WEDCO District Health Department proudly offers the WIC Program to support pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to age five.

Safe Sleep

Committed to helping families create safe sleep environments for their babies. Practicing safe sleep reduces the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related infant deaths.

Pediatric Head Trauma Prevention

Promotes pediatric head trauma prevention through caregiver education, safety awareness, and community outreach to reduce injury risks in infants and young children.

Child Fatality Review

We examine the causes and circumstances of child deaths in our region, with the goal of identifying prevention strategies and improving the health and safety of children in our communities.

Beautiful Minds

Promoting youth mental health through awareness, early intervention, and education, aiming to reduce stigma and build resilience in children and teens across our communities.