Maternal Infant and Child Health Resources
Welcome to our Maternal/Infant/Child Health Resources Platform. Here, you'll find valuable resources to support you through every stage of pregnancy, childbirth, and early childhood. Simply navigate through the below links to access the specific information you need.
CAREAPP MATERNAL INFANT AND CHILD HEALTH RESOURCES
CAREAPP is a Howard County Health Department program that connects County residents to community programs and services, includ
- Please click the following link to access CAREAPP Maternal Infant and Child Resources.
Please select a link below for free resources specific to your topic
MATERNAL RESOURCES
Pregnancies and parenting come with many uncertainties, even for the most prepare individuals. Whether you're expecting or already parenting, balancing goals and more can be overwhelming. You deserve support during this important chapter of your life, and there are numerous tools and resources available to assist you.
- Preemclapsia Foundation
- Childbirth and Parent Education Programs - Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
- Expecting and Parenting in Care: Tips for Youth - Child Welfare Information Gateway
- Maryland Coalition of Families
- Maternal Health Campaign - Mamas 4 Life
- No-Cost Doula Program - MOMCares
- Parent's Manual - Columbia Association
- Pediatrics Supporting Parents to Promote Social Emotional Development - NICHQ
- RSV Resources for Parents - American Lung Association
- The Parents' Place of Maryland
- Women, Infants and Children - WIC
- National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
INFANT RESOURCES
Navigating the early stages of parenting can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to finding the right resources for your infant. Whether you need guidance on health, nutrition, or developmental milestones, there are numerous resources available to support you and your baby. Don't hesitate to reach out for the information and tools you need to ensure your infant’s well-being.
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Infant and Toddler Nutrition - Maryland Department of Health
- Maryland’s Prenatal-to-Three Equity Report - Building Better Beginnings for Maryland’s Children
- Navigate Newborn Screening Toolkit - Expecting Health
- Safe Infant Sleep Baby Registry Guide - NAPPSS-IIN
- Safe Sleep and Breastfeeding - NICHQ
CHILD RESOURCES
Raising a child comes with its own set of challenges and rewards. From education and health to social and emotional development, it’s important to have access to the right resources at every stage. There are many tools and services available to help you support your child’s grown and well-being. Reach out for guidance to ensure your child thrives.
- Child Safety and Protection - SafeHome.org
- Howard County Office of Children and Families
- Howard County Office of the Local Children's Board
- Military-Connected Children with Disabilities - IDEA
- Potty Training Video Series - Howard County Library System
- Preparing a Child for a COVID-19 Vaccine - Autism Society of Maryland
- Healthy Families Howard County - Healthy Families Howard County™ and Parents as Teachers® free home-visiting programs
