Parenting

Information and resources on how to keep your child's immunizations current.

Newborn screening is an important test that can identify certain metabolic or genetic disorders that can cause serious illness, disability or death to the baby if not identified early.

Both babies and mothers gain many benefits from breastfeeding. Learn more about the health benefits of breastfeeding.

Cribs for Kids is a safe-sleep education and distribution program for low-income families to help reduce the risk of injury and death of infants due to unsafe sleep environments.

The car seat program goal is to decrease injuries and death to children due to motor vehicle crash events. Click here for more information on the North Dakota Child Passenger Safety Law and local resources for car seat installation.

North Dakota Early Intervention Services can identify infants and young children (from birth to their third birthday) who have developmental delays when the right help can make all the difference.

Explore resources to help you make an informed decision when it comes to child care and to find help paying for child care services.

Learn more about the North Dakota Health and Human Services adoption program.