Educating and supporting parents in their child’s first year
Infant Support Services is a non-medical support program directed at infants by assisting parents in learning skills related to nutrition, growth & development and parenting issues.
Services
Services for this program includes:
Education on immunizations
Education on growth and development
Assistance with other parenting questions
Eligibility
Michigan residents with newborns or infants under age 1
Must be Medicaid eligible (Healthy Kids - call for info)
Non-Medicaid families served through a Michigan Department of Education grant
Fees
Free to eligible infants under 1 year of age.
Contact Info
For an appointment convenient to your schedule, call one of our local offices between 8:00am and 4:00pm (Eastern Time, except Gogebic which is Central Time) and ask to schedule an appointment:
Baraga County (906) 524-6142
Gogebic County (906) 667-0200
Houghton/Keweenaw (906) 482-7382
Ontonagon County (906) 884-4096
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
Q: How will I know what to feed my baby at different ages?
A: Our Infant Support Services staff will help you understand the basics of infant nutrition throughout the first year and can answer any questions you may have - just give us a call!
Q: What should my baby be able to do at 6 months old?
A: During a home visit, our staff can talk with you about infant development and can also help you with an Ages and Stages screening which allows parents to self-evaluate their infants at periodic intervals.
Q: Are there groups available for my baby and me?
A: Our Infant Support Services staff can give you information about the various services available to families in the area.
