Children’s Health
Assistance Programs
MO HealthNet for Kids
Through the MO HealthNet for Kids program, children receive full, comprehensive coverage including primary, acute and preventative care, hospital care, dental and vision care as well as prescription coverage. Use the links below to learn more:
Women, Infants & Children
Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is a special supplemental nutrition program which provides services to pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up to their 5th birthday based on nutritional risk and income eligibility.
Vaccines for Children
The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program is for eligible children, age 18 and below. VFC helps families of children who may not otherwise have access to vaccines by providing routine immunizations with little to no out-of-pocket costs to the parents.
More Assistance Programs
More Information & Services
Prenatal Care & Babies
Below are links to information that will help families and, in particular, expectant mothers contribute to the health of their baby or toddler.
- Alcohol and Pregnancy
- Baby and Toddler Health
- Breastfeeding
- Drugs and Pregnancy
- Health Care for Baby
- Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies
- Immunizations
- National Breastfeeding Helpline
- Nutrition During Pregnancy
- Nutrition for Infants
- Safe Sleep for Babies
- Shaken Baby Syndrome
- TEL-LINK Referral Line
- Tobacco and Pregnancy
Children
- BAM – Body and Mind
- Children’s Health
- Flu Shots
- Handwashing
- Head lice
- Healthy Weight
- Immunizations
- Obesity
- Teeth Care
Adolescents & Teens
Use the websites below to find information on teen health topics:
