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Early education and family support program free to all families with children prenatal to kindergarten entry. Parent educators provide home visits, developmental screenings, and resource and referral for early childhood resources in Harrison County. GetTogether meetings offered 12 or more times a year.

Bright Beginnings program for Harrison County families prenatally and with children under the age of three.

Child passenger safety program provides seat checks and education regarding car seats.

Diaper Bank, "No Child Wet Behind", for Harrison County families only.

Book and toy lending library for registered child care providers and early elementary teachers.

Provides children's clothing, car seats, and strollers.

Provides the following WIC services evaluation, education and support on nutrition and breast feeding for expectant and breastfeeding mothers, available both at the Public Health office and through home visits.

Also offers a child passenger safety program, including education on car seat installation and provision of a new car seat at no cost upon completion of the program.

Offers certified Technicians on staff at each center to answer questions on proper installation and use of car seats.

Assists individuals to assume responsibility for their own health, through education and outreach services.

Responds to public information needs or issues related to health and safety. Works collaboratively with other community entities to formulate responses to issues impacting public health.

Major program areas include:

- CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION PROGRAM: Promotes activities that encourage healthy living, embrace health screenings for early detection of disease, and encourage self-management of existing diseases. Works to reduce chronic diseases among racial/ethnic minorities and other vulnerable residents. Activities include community education on topics like reducing childhood obesity, increasing physical activity and healthy eating habits, diabetes prevention or control, learning to manage chronic health problems, and colorectal cancer awareness.

- INJURY PREVENTION and SAFE KIDS: Coordinates activities directed at reducing unintentional injuries and death. Print material, videos, and presentations are available on bike and pedestrian safety, fall prevention, child passenger safety/occupant restraints, and home safety. Monthly community-wide car seat check events are offered at no charge. Visit www.safekidslincoln.org for a schedule of events and call to make an appointment.

- TOBACCO PREVENTION AND CONTROL: Provides tobacco prevention information/education to schools, businesses and the community, and cessation referrals.

Administers the following programs:

-- Women, Infant and Children Nutrition Program (WIC).

-- Family Case Management.

-- Adverse Pregnancy Outcome Reporting System.

-- Tobacco-Free Communities & Cessation Programs

-- Immunizations.

-- Blood Pressure Monitoring.

-- Lead Testing.

-- Tuberculosis Testing and Follow-up.

-- Basic Laboratory Services.

-- Vision and Hearing Testing.

-- School Health Services.

-- Communicable Disease Information and Follow-up.

-- Child Safety Seat Assistance.

-- Environmental Health Programs.

-- Emergency Preparedness.

-- Public Health Education.

-- Adult Foot Care Services.

Offers pregnancy testing services to determine pregnancy through laboratory procedures or home-use devices, prenatal education, and new baby home visits. 

Provides child passenger safety seat inspections, offering guidance on selecting appropriate car seats based on a child's height and weight, correct installation, and proper use. Also provides child passenger safety seats, including booster seats for older children. 

Additionally, supports the health and development of infants and toddlers through well-baby care services, which may include health screenings and immunizations. 

Services are available to Union County residents through the Union County Matura Community Action Agency Office at (641) 782-8431.

Services include:

- Medical Services.

- Pregnancy testing.

- Obstetrical ultrasounds.

- STI/STD testing.

- Education.

- Parenting and Life Skills classes.

- Material assistance.

- Car seats.

- Clothes.

- Diapers and other necessities for baby.

Offers certified Technicians on staff at each center to answer questions on proper installation and use of car seats.

Provides individuals with supplies such as car seats, cribs, diapers, and formula.

Provides baby/child car seat checks to make sure the car seats are in working order and installed correctly. Those who qualify may be receive a free car seat

Offers free Stop the Bleed/Hands Only CPR Classes, Child Car Safety Seat Checks, and BLS Healthcare Provider CPR Classes ($40).  All classes offered one time per month.

Provides individuals with supplies such as car seats, cribs, diapers, and formula.

Provides lead testing and car seat safety. 

Offers assistance in installing a child safety seat, by a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician.