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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 an injury prevention program that focuses on reducing childhood injury (age 0-14). The primary focuses are bike safety, child passenger safety, safe sleep, and home safety, though other topics are covered as well. 

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.

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.

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.

Child safety seat inspections and education.

Nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Seat Technicians are available in the hospital to inspect your newborn's infant seat for any recalls or defects and are also available to teach you how to properly install them.

Nebraska state law requires children up to age six to ride correctly secured in a federally approved child safety seat. This violation carries a $25 fine plus court costs and 1 point is assessed against the operator's driving record.

To see if a child is right for a booster see the 5-point booster test at www.carseat.org.