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Prenatal to Three Initiative: Parent & Family Services

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Home Visiting/Case Management  Eligibility Requirements:   • San Mateo County residence   • Eligible for Medi-Cal   • Pregnant woman or mother of child under age five   • Newborn child, or child up to age five if born outside San Mateo County Extension of Eligibility: Uninsured women or children under age five who are uninsured and ineligible for Medi-Cal but meet the following conditions:   • Pregnant women with mental health and/or alcohol and drug problems   • Parent with mental health and/or alcohol and drug problems who has a child under age five   • Child under age five with mental health problems   Nutrition Each Registered Dietitian is a Certified Lactation Consultant and provides home visits/case management to Medi-Cal eligible women and children under five in San Mateo County.  Upon referral and client approval, the Registered Dietitian will provide in-home nutrition/breastfeeding assessment and linkages to providers and resources throughout the County.   Parent Support: Free multi-lingual community-based groups   • Touchpoints Parent Support Groups (available to all San Mateo County Residents)   • Parenting Education Classes      Eligibility Requirements :      – San Mateo County Resident      – Parent or primary caregiver to child under age five      – Need for 14 week course of instruction, discussion, homework and practice   Mental Health Groups: Dual Diagnosis, Parent-Child Interaction, Parent-Child Emotional Regulation Healthy Moms, Healthy Children Program: Parenting is a challenge for anyone. Sometimes it can be even harder because of your life experiences. If you have feelings that come up because of old wounds, a desire to learn how to manage these feelings in a safe, confidential place, hoped for support from others around the changes you and your baby will go through, then Healthy Moms, Healthy Children may be for you.       Eligibility Requirements:      – San Mateo County Resident      – Parent or primary caregiver to child under age five      – Mental Health Diagnosis   How to Make a Referral Referrals can be made by doctors, nurses, health care workers, health and social service providers by simply calling (650) 573-2502 or (888) 840-0889, or by faxing (650) 341-0674. Self-referrals can also be made at any time. The following referral information is required:   • Mother's Name, Address, Telephone Number   • Mother's Date of Birth   • Mother's MediCal Identification Number   • Mother's Delivery Date   • Area of Concern  last updated:07/30/08