Learn About Lead Poisoning What is Lead? What is Lead Poisoning? How do I Have My Child Tested? My Child Has an Elevated Lead Level Links and Brochures What is Lead? Lead is a soft, heavy, toxic metal. It is found in many products we use every day – sometimes...

Have a newborn baby or expecting a baby? We are here to help! The Community and Nursing Services Division’s Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) and Nutrition Services Program supports efforts to make breastfeeding the main method of infant feeding and nutrition for at least the first six months of...

Matrix of Interagency Programs Program Profiles Program Name Continuing Care Placement Unit (CCPU) Program Description Purpose/Mission of Program Provide collaborative case management by Social Services Agency (SSA) and Health Care Agency (HCA) to reduce placement failure in target population Target Population Children in out-of-home placement (dependent minors) with a diagnosed...

Immersion Incidents & Drowning Deaths in Orange County Drowning consistently remains the leading cause of death for children 1-4 years of age, and among the top five leading causes for those under the age of 18 years, both in California and in Orange County. This report utilizes 2011 through 2013...

Who can be a CPSP Provider? A physician, certified nurse midwife, certified family or pediatric nurse practitioner, hospital, community clinic, or medical group that provides prenatal care, has a valid Medi-Cal provider number, and is in good standing with state licensing and regulatory agencies can submit a CPSP application. Reimbursement...

OCIC Related Links AAP SmartBrief American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) California Immunization Coalition (CIC) California Department of Public Health (CDPH) California Immunization Registry (CAIR) Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Vaccine Education Center (CHDP) Health Information Website for Orange County (2-1-1) Immunization Action Coalition Travel Immunization Information (CDC) Travel...

WHO WE ARE : The Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP) provides enhanced prenatal care to improve outcomes for low-income pregnant women and their infants in California through enhanced prenatal care. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS : WHAT WE DO : CPSP integrates special services including nutrition, psychosocial, and health assessments, along with interventions...

Drowning is the leading cause of death and disability in California for children under 5 years of age. Approximately 60 children ages 5 years old and under lose their lives to drowning each year. California Department of Developmental Services (DSS) data shows that 52 children per year survive but are disabled because...

Mission Statement: The Orange County Perinatal Council (OCPC) is dedicated to supporting optimal perinatal health and wellness for Orange County’s women and babies- before, during and after birth. Membership: OCPC represents a broad range of community stakeholders, organizations, and health care providers. All interested individuals and organization representatives are invited...

If you are pregnant or think you are pregnant, we are here to assist you in getting into early and regular prenatal care. PCG provides outreach to pregnant women to inform, motivate, and assist them in obtaining early, consistent, and appropriate prenatal care. This can decrease the incidence of low-birth-weight...