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Physical Health and Wellness
Oral Health - There is a strong connection between oral disease and physical health. Learn more about the importance of Oral Health.
- During Pregnancy the Mouth Matters: A Guide to Perinatal Oral Health
- Pregnancy and Oral Health
- MDHHS Oral Health
WIC - WIC is a health and nutrition program for women, infants, and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.
Breastfeeding - Breastfeeding can reduce the risk for short and long-term health conditions for both infants and their mothers.
- Coffective Breastfeeding
- Ready, Set, Baby
- Office on Women’s Health – Breastfeeding
- MDHHS Breastfeeding
Substance use - Learn what resources are available to support families who may be experiencing substance use disorder
Safe Sleep – Sleep related deaths are preventable. Learn how to help a baby sleep safely.
Mother Infant Health Equity Improvement Plan - Michigan’s strategic plan to improve maternal and infant health
Family Planning – Michigan's Family Planning Program provides high quality reproductive health care to women, men, and teens at low or no-cost.
Lead - Lead exposure can impact both children and pregnant women
Child Development – Resources to support how a child learns and grows
Early-On Michigan – Early Intervention for children birth to three
MI Kids Matter - Michigan resources for families
Additional Resources
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School Readiness
Every child in Michigan should be ready and able to learn by Kindgergarten
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Social Emotional Health
Emotional health is an important part of overall wellness for parents and children.
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Early Childhood System
All children need access to high-quality services. To support the healthy development of all children states and communities must provide comprehensive and coordinated systems of high-quality services.
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Local Services
Supplemental services such as housing, transportation, local health department information, and more are an important part of every community.
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Research and Data
Home Visiting and early childhood programs have a strong basis in research.