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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
School Readiness
Every child in Michigan should be ready and able to learn by Kindgergarten
Social Emotional Health
Emotional health is an important part of overall wellness for parents and children.
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.
Local Services
Supplemental services such as housing, transportation, local health department information, and more are an important part of every community.
Research and Data
Home Visiting and early childhood programs have a strong basis in research.