Health Related Resources
Health Insurance can be very expensive and many children are uninsured. Medicaid and Health Choice are free or low cost health insurance plans. These plans cover medical visits (well baby/child visits) as well as vision, dental, hearing and labs. Call 1-800-367-2229 or visit www.nchealthystart.org/outreach/index.html or www.nchealthystart.org/downloads2/HCNCHC_Fact_Sheet.pdf for more information and applications.
Or contact Caswell County Department of Social Services at (336) 694-4141 or Caswell County Health Department at (336) 694- 4129 about Medicaid, Health Choice and Health Check.
Health Check (Medicaid) and NC Health Choice for Children programs provide free or low cost health insurance to children and teens who qualify: www.ncdhhs.gov/dma/medicaid/healthcheck.htm and www.ncdhhs.gov/dma/healthchoice/index.htm www.nchealthystart.org/public/childhealth/howto.htm
Caswell County Health Department 336-694-4129 www.cchd.caswellnc.us
Provides services such as: well and sick child clinics, immunizations, nutrition education and WIC (Women,
Infants, Children) program, Child Services Coordination, Health Check Programs and screening (developmental, lead, sickle cell, vision, and hearing)
Alamance Caswell Local Management Entity 336- 694-4333 www.acmhddsa.org
Provides information for persons seeking services for mental health, development disability or substance abuse problems
Caswell Family Medical Center, Inc. 336-694-9331 shirley.deal@caswellfamilymedical.org
Provides primary care and general medical services for all ages
Prospect Hill Community Health Center 336-562-3311 www.piedmonthealth.org/prospect-hill
Provides services such as comprehensive health care, medical services, pharmaceutical and nutritional services. Services are available for a sliding fee scale
Yanceyville Primary Care 336-694-6969 www.yanceyvilleprimarycare.com
Provides primary care services, both illness and wellness care, for people of all ages
Immunizations: Immunize North Carolina www.immunizenc.com/Parents.htm
From NC Department of Public Health
Contains immunization schedule, public school requirements, catch-up schedule and more information
NC Healthy Start www.nchealthystart.org/public/medicalhome/index.htm
Prescription Drug Coverage
Prescription drugs can be very expensive. Together Rx Access is a free prescription savings card that helps those without prescription drug coverage to get the medicines they need. Savings are available on hundreds of name brand medications as well as generic drugs. Call 1-877-789-6028 or visit www.TogetherRxAccess.com for more information. Please contact Yanceyville Drug Company at (336) 694-9323 or North Village Pharmacy at (336) 694-4104.
Mental Health
Families that find themselves in stress or have thoughts of suicide need to contact Caswell County Mental Health at (336) 694-4333. Mental health services are often covered through Medicaid & Health Choice.
Dental Care
Good dental hygiene is important for the prevention of tooth decay and extreme pain. Children in pain find it difficult to learn. Medicaid and Health Choice provide dental coverage; however, if your child is not enrolled in one of these plans, there are dental clinics in most counties in North Carolina. Information about clinics in your area can be found at www.ncdhhs.gov/dph/oralhealth/services/safety-net.htm
Local dentists include:
Prospect Hill Community Health Center Provides dental services for all ages on a sliding fee scale. 336-562-3123 www.piedmonthealth.org/content/overview-services or Piedmont Health Services
Person Family Dental Center in Yanceyville (336) 694-5462
Dr. Roslyn M. Crisp and Associates Provides pediatric dental services (336) 694-1114 www.smilesrfun.com
Person Family Dental Center Provides dental services for all ages (336) 694-5462
Dr. Steven A Upchurch (336) 694-4133
A Healthy Mouth for Your Baby www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/Topics/ToothDecay/AHealthyMouthforYourBaby.html
How to Care for Your Children’s Teeth
familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/children/parents/kidshealthy/healthy-choice/227.html
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Parent Resource Center numerous fact sheets, articles, and information on topics such as “sippy” cups, foods high in sugar, and fluoride in water www.aapd.org/parents/
Medline Health Information From National Institute of Health Contains 750 topics on conditions, diseases & wellness including children’s health www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/childdentalhealth.html
Early Intervention Services
Parents that have concerns about their child’s developmental growth may get more information about earlyintervention services.
Children’s Developmental Services Agency (336) 449-4055 ext. 201. ? 336-334-5601 www.ncei.org/ei Supervises and monitors programs and activities of the Infant Toddler Program for children birth to their third birthday, the CDSA can help to answer questions and support families to help every infant and toddler reach his or her full potential
Caswell County Public School Preschool Services/ Special Needs Program
336-694-4052 http://www.caswell.k12.nc.us/?DivisionID=4512&ToggleSideNav=
Provides services for children from 3-5 years who have identified special needs and meet state guidelines. Services include: screenings, evaluations, speech and other therapies
For issues pertaining to parents or family conditions contact Child Service Coordination Program at the Caswell County Health Department at (336) 694-4129.
Vision Info & Screenings kidshealth.org/parent/general/eyes/vision.html;
Eye Care from American Academy of Ophthalmologists www.eyecareamerica.org/eyecare/children/index.cfm
American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus: www.aapos.org/
Food and Nutrition
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income individuals and families buy the food they need for good health. SNAP is a federal program (formerly Food Stamps) that provides a monthly allotment of benefits issued via Electronic Benefit Transfer cards (EBT cards) that can be used like debit cards. Call 1-800-622-7030 or visit www.fns.usda.gov/fns for more information. Please contact Caswell County Department of Social Services at (336) 694-4141.
WIC (Women, Infants and Children)
WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children funded by the United States Department of Agriculture, commonly referred to as the WIC Program. WIC is for children up to 5 years of age, infants, pregnant women, breastfeeding women who have had a baby in the last 12 months, and women who have had a baby in the last 6 months.
WIC can help families with healthy foods and provide nutrition education to parents. WIC also provides mothers with information on breastfeeding, and can help families find a primary care doctor. Eligibility is the same as for Medicaid/Health Choice. www.nutritionnc.com/wic/
Please contact Caswell County Health Department at 189 County Park Rd., Yanceyville, NC 27379 or (336) 694-4129 OR Prospect Hill Community Health Center at 140 Main St., Prospect Hill, NC 27314 or (336)562-3311.
Breastfeeding Resources
Your Guide to Breastfeeding Download this guide to get how-to information and support for breastfeeding successfully. To order printed copies, call 1-800-994-9662 (TDD 888-220-5446).
The National Breastfeeding Hotline: 1-800-994-9662 Talk with trained breastfeeding peer counselors who can help answer common breastfeeding questions in English or Spanish.
www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding/
Toll-free: 877-4-LA-LECHE (877-452-5324) or visit La Leche League here: www.lllofnc.org/OnlineHelp.html
Or contact Caswell County Department of Social Services at (336) 694-4141 or Caswell County Health Department at (336) 694- 4129 about Medicaid, Health Choice and Health Check.
Health Check (Medicaid) and NC Health Choice for Children programs provide free or low cost health insurance to children and teens who qualify: www.ncdhhs.gov/dma/medicaid/healthcheck.htm and www.ncdhhs.gov/dma/healthchoice/index.htm www.nchealthystart.org/public/childhealth/howto.htm
Caswell County Health Department 336-694-4129 www.cchd.caswellnc.us
Provides services such as: well and sick child clinics, immunizations, nutrition education and WIC (Women,
Infants, Children) program, Child Services Coordination, Health Check Programs and screening (developmental, lead, sickle cell, vision, and hearing)
Alamance Caswell Local Management Entity 336- 694-4333 www.acmhddsa.org
Provides information for persons seeking services for mental health, development disability or substance abuse problems
Caswell Family Medical Center, Inc. 336-694-9331 shirley.deal@caswellfamilymedical.org
Provides primary care and general medical services for all ages
Prospect Hill Community Health Center 336-562-3311 www.piedmonthealth.org/prospect-hill
Provides services such as comprehensive health care, medical services, pharmaceutical and nutritional services. Services are available for a sliding fee scale
Yanceyville Primary Care 336-694-6969 www.yanceyvilleprimarycare.com
Provides primary care services, both illness and wellness care, for people of all ages
Immunizations: Immunize North Carolina www.immunizenc.com/Parents.htm
From NC Department of Public Health
Contains immunization schedule, public school requirements, catch-up schedule and more information
NC Healthy Start www.nchealthystart.org/public/medicalhome/index.htm
Prescription Drug Coverage
Prescription drugs can be very expensive. Together Rx Access is a free prescription savings card that helps those without prescription drug coverage to get the medicines they need. Savings are available on hundreds of name brand medications as well as generic drugs. Call 1-877-789-6028 or visit www.TogetherRxAccess.com for more information. Please contact Yanceyville Drug Company at (336) 694-9323 or North Village Pharmacy at (336) 694-4104.
Mental Health
Families that find themselves in stress or have thoughts of suicide need to contact Caswell County Mental Health at (336) 694-4333. Mental health services are often covered through Medicaid & Health Choice.
Dental Care
Good dental hygiene is important for the prevention of tooth decay and extreme pain. Children in pain find it difficult to learn. Medicaid and Health Choice provide dental coverage; however, if your child is not enrolled in one of these plans, there are dental clinics in most counties in North Carolina. Information about clinics in your area can be found at www.ncdhhs.gov/dph/oralhealth/services/safety-net.htm
Local dentists include:
Prospect Hill Community Health Center Provides dental services for all ages on a sliding fee scale. 336-562-3123 www.piedmonthealth.org/content/overview-services or Piedmont Health Services
Person Family Dental Center in Yanceyville (336) 694-5462
Dr. Roslyn M. Crisp and Associates Provides pediatric dental services (336) 694-1114 www.smilesrfun.com
Person Family Dental Center Provides dental services for all ages (336) 694-5462
Dr. Steven A Upchurch (336) 694-4133
A Healthy Mouth for Your Baby www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/Topics/ToothDecay/AHealthyMouthforYourBaby.html
How to Care for Your Children’s Teeth
familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/children/parents/kidshealthy/healthy-choice/227.html
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Parent Resource Center numerous fact sheets, articles, and information on topics such as “sippy” cups, foods high in sugar, and fluoride in water www.aapd.org/parents/
Medline Health Information From National Institute of Health Contains 750 topics on conditions, diseases & wellness including children’s health www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/childdentalhealth.html
Early Intervention Services
Parents that have concerns about their child’s developmental growth may get more information about earlyintervention services.
Children’s Developmental Services Agency (336) 449-4055 ext. 201. ? 336-334-5601 www.ncei.org/ei Supervises and monitors programs and activities of the Infant Toddler Program for children birth to their third birthday, the CDSA can help to answer questions and support families to help every infant and toddler reach his or her full potential
Caswell County Public School Preschool Services/ Special Needs Program
336-694-4052 http://www.caswell.k12.nc.us/?DivisionID=4512&ToggleSideNav=
Provides services for children from 3-5 years who have identified special needs and meet state guidelines. Services include: screenings, evaluations, speech and other therapies
For issues pertaining to parents or family conditions contact Child Service Coordination Program at the Caswell County Health Department at (336) 694-4129.
Vision Info & Screenings kidshealth.org/parent/general/eyes/vision.html;
Eye Care from American Academy of Ophthalmologists www.eyecareamerica.org/eyecare/children/index.cfm
American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus: www.aapos.org/
Food and Nutrition
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income individuals and families buy the food they need for good health. SNAP is a federal program (formerly Food Stamps) that provides a monthly allotment of benefits issued via Electronic Benefit Transfer cards (EBT cards) that can be used like debit cards. Call 1-800-622-7030 or visit www.fns.usda.gov/fns for more information. Please contact Caswell County Department of Social Services at (336) 694-4141.
WIC (Women, Infants and Children)
WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children funded by the United States Department of Agriculture, commonly referred to as the WIC Program. WIC is for children up to 5 years of age, infants, pregnant women, breastfeeding women who have had a baby in the last 12 months, and women who have had a baby in the last 6 months.
WIC can help families with healthy foods and provide nutrition education to parents. WIC also provides mothers with information on breastfeeding, and can help families find a primary care doctor. Eligibility is the same as for Medicaid/Health Choice. www.nutritionnc.com/wic/
Please contact Caswell County Health Department at 189 County Park Rd., Yanceyville, NC 27379 or (336) 694-4129 OR Prospect Hill Community Health Center at 140 Main St., Prospect Hill, NC 27314 or (336)562-3311.
Breastfeeding Resources
Your Guide to Breastfeeding Download this guide to get how-to information and support for breastfeeding successfully. To order printed copies, call 1-800-994-9662 (TDD 888-220-5446).
The National Breastfeeding Hotline: 1-800-994-9662 Talk with trained breastfeeding peer counselors who can help answer common breastfeeding questions in English or Spanish.
www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding/
Toll-free: 877-4-LA-LECHE (877-452-5324) or visit La Leche League here: www.lllofnc.org/OnlineHelp.html
Additional Useful Websites:
- Family Support Network
- Frank Porter Graham Child Development Center
- LimiTV
- NC Child Advocacy Institute
- NC Department of Health and Human Services
- NC Division of Child Development
- NC Health Choice for Children
- North Carolina Partnership for Children
- Partnerships for Inclusion
- Project Enlightenment
- PBS Tips for making good TV viewing choices for children
- New Tax Credits Toolkit for Child Care Advocates Website
Tax credits for families: www.nwlc.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/northcarolinaenglish.pdf
- http://www.census.gov/schools/census_for_kids/
- Adoptive Families
- Division TEACH
- Exceptional Children Assistance Center
- Lucy Daniels Center
- Parent Training and Information Center
- Together We Grow
- TV Guidelines
- US Consumer Products Safety Commission
- Wake AHEC
- WIC
- www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/category/toy.html
Caswell County Partnership for Children
Hours: 8:00 am- 5:00 pm Monday-Friday
Visit us: 1084 NC Hwy 86 North in Yanceyville
or for mail: PO Box 664, Yanceyville, NC 27379
tel: 336-694-1538
fax: 336-694-7666
email: ccp4child@esinc.net
Visit us: 1084 NC Hwy 86 North in Yanceyville
or for mail: PO Box 664, Yanceyville, NC 27379
tel: 336-694-1538
fax: 336-694-7666
email: ccp4child@esinc.net
