Health Departments

Your state Department of Health is an excellent resource to help you find programs dealing with health and nutrition, pregnancy, insurance and other programs for pregnant woman and for children. 

For each U.S. state we have listed the address, phone number, and website link to help you contact the state Department of Health.  Click on your state name in the box below to contact your state's Department of Health.

You may find clicking on the following resource links very helpful:

Breast and Cervical Cancer Detection programs in each state provide free breast and cervical cancer screening services.

Child Health Insurance Program provides free health insurance.

Child Nutrition Programs provide access to nutrition information and free and low-cost food.

Child welfare agency for each state can help with pregnancy, parenting, and foster care.

Department of Education can provide you with information about school nutrition and pregnancy programs.

Food Banks distribute free food to those in need.

Food Stamp Program helps persons with low-incomes to obtain food.

WIC provides free food, nutrition counseling, and referrals at no charge.

Medicaid in each state can help you with answers about free services offered to you and your child.