Program Details
Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department
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
They will help to connect you with a clinic that provides specialized health checks:
- A complete physical exam
- Hearing and vision checks
- Needed lab tests and immunizations
- Checks on development and growth
- Referral to a dentist
- Information about good physical and mental health, behavior and development
You can use this health check for to meet requirements for Head Start, Women, Infants and Children (WIC), school, sports or day 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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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
Application Instructions
Call (612) 348-5131 if children are already on Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare.
Fee
These specialized health checks are available at no cost to children and teens who receive health care benefits through Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare.
Location
300 S 6th St, Government Center, Minneapolis, MN, 55487
Area Served
Hennepin County
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 612-348-5131
- Main: 612-348-4111
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
- Apply for Waiver Programs Accepts applications for Medical Assistance/Medicaid waiver programs
- 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
- 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
- Domestic Violence Support Services Support program focusing on domestic abuse of individuals by their spouses or partners
- Family Home Visiting Expectant parents and parents or caregivers of young children can get in-home support with pregnancy topics, parenting skills and connections to community resources.
- Follow Along Program Program that helps to make sure children are learning and growing appropriately for their age
- Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) Medical Assistance benefit to help people with disabilities and seniors find and keep housing
- Teen Parent Assistance Helps prepare young parents with classes or other educational programs and support
- 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
12/5/2023