Program Details
Benton County Human Services
Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC)
Coordinators connect individuals to well-child care and screenings for eligible newborns, children and young adults
Description
Preventive care keeps kids healthy! Coordinators at these agencies help individuals know if they are eligible for services and connect them with local clinics and agencies that provide comprehensive well-child exams. These exams include age-appropriate preventive, dental, mental health, and developmental screenings.
More information about the Child and Teen Checkups program can be found online.
Additional Information
The Child and Teen Checkups preventative health care program entitles Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare recipients, aged birth to 21, to annual healthcare checkups.
These checkups for infants, children, and teens are thorough health checkups done by the individual's own health care provider.
Child and Teen Checkups (CTC) include:
- Information about good physical health
- Information about thoughts, feelings and relationships with others
- Information, and a chance to ask questions, about your child's health and development
- Complete physical exam
- Immunizations (shots)
- Hearing check
- Vision check
- Lab tests
- Discussion about routine dental care
About This Location
Get help with finding:
- A medical or dental clinic
- Transportation assistance
- Translation services
- Scheduling
- Resources such as food, mental health, crisis or shelter assistance
Features
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Area Served by County
- Benton County
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Medical Specialties
- Pediatrics
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Payment
- Free / no cost to eligible clients
- Medicaid (Medical Assistance)
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Specialization
- Family
Eligibility
Newborns, children and adolescents through the age of 20 who are eligible for Medicaid
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Children and teens, birth to 21 years of age, who are enrolled in any of the Minnesota Health Care programs (Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare).
Application Instructions
If the child has a doctor and/or dentist, call directly to make an appointment (and mention that it is for a Child and Teen Checkup through Minnesota Healthcare Programs).
Location
531 Dewey St, PO Box 107, Foley, MN, 56329
Area Served
Benton County
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 320-968-5250
- Main: 320-968-5331
- TDD: 320-968-8842
- Toll Free: 800-530-6254
Websites
Other Services at this Location
- Apply for Waiver Programs Accepts applications for Medical Assistance/Medicaid waiver programs
- Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing The local county office that oversees licenses for child foster care. Foster care is a temporary safe family home for children who have been placed by a court order or a voluntary placement agreement.
- Child Support Services (CSS) The Minnesota Department of Human Services Child Support Division and county child support agencies work with both parents to establish and enforce child support court orders.
- County Programs for Families Apply for county programs that provide financial assistance and supportive resources to families
- County Programs for Food Support Apply for county programs that help pay for food
- County Programs for Income Assistance Apply for county programs that help pay for basic needs
- County Programs for People with Disabilities Apply for county programs that serve people with disabilities
- Family Home Visiting Expectant parents and parents or caregivers of young children can receive in-home support including education on pregnancy topics, parenting skills and connections to community resources.
- Follow Along Program Program that supports families with young children in learning, growing and connecting to supports and services as needed.
- Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) A voluntary, supportive service that focuses on helping expecting and parenting families thrive.
- Public Health Clinic Public health departments offer screenings, health education and wellness services
- WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program A nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps young families eat well and be healthy. Learn about nutrition during pregnancy and feeding your baby and young children; meet breastfeeding goals; and buy healthy food using your WIC card.
Last Update
12/18/2024