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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.

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.

 

 

Program Guidelines

Below you will find Guidelines for programs within Children’s Special Health.

  • Children and youth with special health care needs (CSH)
  • Children and youth with special health care needs (CSH) Diagnostic Evaluation Policy
  • Maternal High Risk (MHR) / Newborn Intensive Care (NBIC)
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
Information on Wyoming Medicaid

Click here for Wyoming Medicaid’s client secure web portal site if you need help with the following:  

  • Check on eligibility or benefits
  • Request a Wyoming Medicaid ID card
  • Request transportation assistance
Pediatric to Adult Medical Transition Resources

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

Child's Health History Notebook

In caring for your child with special health care needs, you may get information and paperwork from many sources.  Packaging Wisdom,  a family centered  care coordination notebook can help organize your child’s health information in one central location.   The notebook can make it easier for you to find and share information with others who are part of your child’s care coordination team.