KidCare is a state program that offers health care coverage to children and pregnant women and help in paying premiums of employer or private health insurance plans. Children through the age of 18 who are Illinois residents, are U.S. citizens or qualified legal immigrants, and meet income requirements are eligible. Pregnant women of any age who are Illinois residents and meet the income requirements are eligible. To apply for KidCare call toll-free 1-866-468-7543. For more information about KidCare visit http://www.allkidscovered.com/.
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Lead Poison Testing and Counseling
What is Lead Poisoning?
Lead poisoning is a condition caused most often by eating lead paint chips or breathing or eating lead dust.
Lead is especially harmful to infants and children 6 years of age and younger because their small bodies absorb lead more easily than an adult’s does. Lead poisoning can slow a child’s development and cause learning and behavior problems. Even small amounts of lead can damage your child’s brain, kidneys and stomach.
Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department conducts lead poison testing on children who are between 1-6 yrs of age and are residents of Franklin or Williamson County. The test is done by appointment only. There is a charge of $20 for private pay; the medical card will cover the cost of the test.
For more information about lead poisoning and how to prevent it visit http://www.cdc.gov
Maternal and Child Health Program
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Family planning counseling and referral
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Pregnancy Testing
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Prenatal counseling and follow-up
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DCFS medical case management
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Vision and hearing screening
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Family Case Management
WIC is a supplemental food program for women, infants and children. The program is funded by the United State Department o Agriculture (USDA). WIC is a nutrition education program for pregnant women, breastfeeding women (up to 12 months after delivery), postpartum women (up to 6 months after delivery) and infants and children up to 5 years old. Participants must meet federal income guidelines and be residents of Franklin or Williamson counties. For more information about the WIC program, eligibility requirements, income guidelines and what you will need to bring to your appointment visit: .Illinois Department of Health and Human Services, Women Infants and Children
Information about Breastfeeding