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Our vision:

A safe and healthy Kitsap County for all.

Children & Youth with Special Healthcare Needs

Pregnancy & Parenting Support Line

Helping new and expecting parents find services and resources they need.

(360-728-2229)

¡Hablamos español!

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Our friendly public health professionals can refer you to resources and services for:

  • Pregnancy care

  • Mental health support

  • Lactation (breastfeeding and chestfeeding)

  • Early learning

  • Parenting

  • Home visiting programs

  • Support groups

  • Developmental concerns

If you need urgent help, reach out to the following resources:

This no-cost program provides support for families and providers taking care of a child who has or is at risk to have a physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional condition. Our goal is to partner with our community to give each child a chance to reach his or her fullest potential.


Who is Eligible?


All children (birth to 18 years) who have or are at risk of having a health or developmental condition are eligible for this free program, regardless of income.

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A young child with a hearing aid

How We Can Help


To facilitate care, our CYSHCN coordinator can:

  • Listen to your concerns;

  • Help a family find or coordinate medical providers and a medical home;

  • Help a family or provider access local resources and/or services for the child;

  • Provide information about local community resources, including parent support organizations and community coalitions.


Contact Us


Please call 360-728-2229 if you know a child that might benefit, or you are a provider who wants to know more about local resources for patients with specific healthcare needs.

Get Pregnancy and Parenting Support

  • Our friendly team can help connect you to local services and resources.

  • You can request a callback for yourself or a loved one or refer a client or a patient.

  • Calls are free and confidential.

  • Language interpretation is available. 

We can help connect you to:

    • Child Care or Early Learning

    • Child Supplies (eg., diapers, car seat, etc)

    • Cultural Events

    • Doula Support (prenatal, birth, or postpartum)

    • Father or Partner support

    • Food Access / WIC

    • Mental Health Support

    • Parenting Support

    • Postpartum Support

    • Pregnancy Loss / Bereavement Support

    • Parent and Child Bonding / Attachment

    • Medicaid / Apple Health

    • Substance Use Support

    • Transportation Support
       

    • Prenatal Care (OBGYN, Nurse Midwife, Family Medicine Provider)

    • Primary care (Pediatrician, Family Medicine Provider)

    • Lactation support (Breastfeeding, Chestfeeding, Pumping)

    • Dental care
       

    • General Housing/Shelter

    • Domestic Violence Shelter for myself

    • Domestic Violence Shelter for myself and my children

    • Rental assistance
       

If you need urgent help, reach out to these resources:

  • Behavioral Healthcare Needs Resources

    Behavioral Healthcare Needs Resources

    Special Healthcare Needs Resources

    Special Healthcare Needs Resources

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