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Dakota County Community Services Division

Child and Teen Checkups

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 are available to help individuals know if they are eligible for services and connect to local clinics and agencies that provide comprehensive well-child exams that 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

Works with families, communities and health professionals to make sure youth are getting all their medical and dental checkups

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

  • Payment
    • Free / no cost to eligible clients
    • Medicaid (Medical Assistance)

Eligibility

Newborns, children and adolescents through the age of 20 who are eligible for Medicaid

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Children and youth from birth - 21 years old for residents in Dakota County

Fee

The cost for children without insurance is based on family size, income and assets.

There is no fee for children on Medical Assistance (MA) or MinnesotaCare (including through a health plan).

Location

14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley, MN, 55124

Area Served

Dakota County

Phone Numbers

  • Primary Contact for this program: 952-891-7500

Email

public.health@co.dakota.mn.us

Business Hours

8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday

Websites

Other Services at this Location

  • Adult Mental Health Crisis Response Services Immediate help for people having urgent problems with depression, panic, anxiety, delusions, or other mood or behavior disorders
  • 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.
  • Children's Mental Health Crisis Response Services (CRS) Professional help 24/7 for children or youth experiencing a mental health crisis to help the child be safe, stay in their home, and get connected to support
  • County Programs for Families Apply for county programs that provide financial assistance and supportive resources to families
  • Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) A voluntary, early intervention service that focuses on helping expecting and parenting at-risk 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

5/26/2023