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Maternal and Child Health Unit

The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Unit exists to partner with communities and families to promote and advocate for optimal health and wellbeing, using a public health approach.

Contact Info:

Feliciana Turner, Unit Manager

Maternal and Child Health Unit
122 West 25th Street, 3rd Floor West
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Phone: 307-777-6921/800-438-5795

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CSH Client/Parent Resources

This page includes resources for families.

Resources

Wyoming 2-1-1

https://wyoming211.org/

This website provides information on different resources for assistance. You can search by location and enter specifics on what you are looking for.

Uplift

https://www.upliftwy.org/

This website provides family support and advocacy. They will assist in referrals to resources specific to your community.

Wyoming Parent Information Center

https://www.wpic.org/

This website provides parent training and information to parents of children with special education considerations.

Enroll Wyoming

https://enrollwyo.org/

This website assists Wyoming residents in enrolling in health insurance through the marketplace.

Wyoming Medicaid

https://health.wyo.gov/healthcarefin/medicaid/

This website provides information on how to apply for Wyoming Medicaid and Medicaid eligibility guidelines.

Wyoming Waiver Information

https://health.wyo.gov/healthcarefin/hcbs/dd-participant-services-and-eligibility/

This website provides information on the Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver and how to apply.

Wyoming Childcare Find

https://findchildcarewy.org/maps/

This website, operated by the Department of Family Services, allows users to search for child care and provides statistics on childcare facilities and providers in Wyoming.

Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND)

https://www.uwyo.edu/wind/

This website provides information on The Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND). WIND works to assist individuals with developmental disabilities.

Act Early Wyoming

https://www.uwyo.edu/wind/wyactearly/index.html

This website provides information on developmental milestones and screenings.

Early Intervention and Education Program – Part C EIEP

https://health.wyo.gov/behavioralhealth/early-intervention-education-program-eiep/

This website provides information on the Wyoming Department of Health’s Early Intervention and Education Program (EIEP). This program is offered through the Behavioral Health Unit of the Wyoming Department of Health.

STRIDE Learning Center

https://stridelearningcenter.squarespace.com/

This website provides information on developmental screening and preschool for residents of Laramie County.

Kinship Connections of Wyoming

https://kcowyo.org/

This website provides information on Kinship Connections of Wyoming. Kinship Connection is a free service to grandparents and other caregivers who are raising children.

Olivia Caldwell Foundation

https://www.oliviacaldwellfoundation.org/

This website provides information, resources, advocacy, mental health support and coordinates outreach clinics throughout Wyoming. They are based in Natrona County.

Orr’s Hope Foundation

https://orrshope.org/

The Orr’s Hope Foundation works with children who have medical challenges, providing support, education and financial assistance for non-medical needs.

Gracie’s Promise

https://graciespromise.org/

Gracie’s Promise is a non-profit that supports finanical assistance for families with children who have complex medical needs or circumstances.

Jason’s Friends Foundation

https://www.jasonsfriends.org/

This organization provides information on financial assistance for families who have a child diagnosed with cancer.

Teton Youth & Family Services

https://tetonyouthandfamilyservices.org/

Teton Youth & Family Services provides assistance to high risk youth and their families by giving them opportunities to maximize their potential, providing the opportunity to experience supportive relationships and to learn about health relationships.

Wyoming Resource Center for Self-Determination

https://www.wyomingresourcecenter.com/https://www.wyomingresourcecenter.com/

The Wyoming Resource Center for Self-Determination is dedicated to a simple idea: people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have better lives when they’re more in control of their lives.

Wyoming Hands and Voices 

https://www.wyhandsandvoices.org/

Wyoming Hands and Voices supports families with deaf of hearing impaired children.

Shriners Children Hospital

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/

Shriners Children’s is a nonprofit children’s hospital system that provides specialized pediatric care and conducts research, offering treatment regardless of a family’s ability to pay.

Wyoming Services for Independent Living – Western Wyoming

https://www.wysil.org/

Wyoming Services for Independent Living – Western Wyoming is a nonprofit center that partners with people of all ages with disabilities in western Wyoming to provide peer support, information, skills training and advocacy so they can live more independently.

Wyoming Independent Services -Eastern WY

https://www.wilr.org/

Wyoming Independent Living (WIL) is a nonprofit in eastern Wyoming offering peer-support, skills training, advocacy, transportation assistance and other individualized services to help adults with disabilities live more independently in their chosen communities.

WY Workforce Services – Vocational Rehab. Specifically their Pre-ets program

https://dws.wyo.gov/dws-division/vocational-rehabilitation/pre-ets/

Wyoming Department of Workforce Services Vocational Rehabilitation’s Pre‑Employment Transition Services (Pre‑ETS) program helps students aged 14-21 with disabilities gain early career exploration, hands-on work experience, readiness skills, and guidance planning for college or training.

Children’s Hospital Colorado Genetics & Inherited Metabolic Diseases

https://www.childrenscolorado.org/doctors-and-departments/departments/genetics/

The Children’s Hospital Colorado Genetics & Inherited Metabolic Diseases program provides diagnostic evaluation, genetic counseling, and management for children (and some adults) with known or suspected inherited genetic and metabolic disorders.

University of Utah Pediatric Genetics

https://medicine.utah.edu/pediatrics/genetics

University of Utah Pediatric Genetics provides comprehensive genetic counseling, diagnostic evaluation and management for children (and some adults) with inherited conditions, chromosomal disorders and birth defects.

Montana Shodair Children’s Hospital Genetic Services

https://shodair.org/genetics/

Shodair Children’s Hospital’s Genetics Services offers comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, care coordination, genetic counseling and testing support for children and adults across Montana with suspected or known genetic conditions.

 

 

 

 

Information on Travel Assistance

Limited funding is available to help with transportation for appointments with your CSH approved specialist.  To make your request for travel assistance, call the Transportation Center (1-855-294-2127 Option 1 then Option 2) before your appointment or within 30 days after your appointment.

Information on Health Insurance Options
Pediatric to Adult Medical Transition Resources

Resources to help your young person transition from pediatric to adult health care.