Family and Community Health (FCH)
The City of Milwaukee Health Department's Family and Community Health (FCH) programs provide home visiting, health access, nutrition, health education, pre/post-natal, and community outreach services—supporting families impacted by high infant mortality as well as health, social, and economic disparities.
Home Visiting Programs
The City of Milwaukee Health Department offers three different home visiting programs to meet the unique needs of our communities, with a focus on improving prenatal, birth, and infant outcomes.
WIC - Women, Infants & Children
The WIC Program is a supplemental nutrition program for eligible women, infants, and children; promoting the health and well-being of families.
Community Healthcare Access Program (CHAP)
The CHAP program works with city of Milwaukee residents to determine their options for free or low-cost health insurance, Foodshare, and childcare and coordinates referrals to other community resources as needed.
Strong Baby Title V Program
The Strong Baby Title V Program focuses on Developmental Screening and Infant mortality prevention. we also provide services to the Newborn Screening Program that includes hearing and blood screening of all newborns per WI state statues. The program offers training and education to improve practices and raise awareness among Milwaukee’s community groups, healthcare providers, childcare facilities, schools, and family support organizations.
Safe Sleep Program
The Safe Sleep program provides Safe Sleep Educational Classes to pregnant mothers 34 weeks and beyond or who have children under six months of age to qualify for receipt of a Pack N’ Play upon completion of the class. Hours of operation are available on the Clinic website.
Newborn Screening - Congenital Disorders
A newborn baby can look healthy but have a serious disorder that cannot be seen. If not treated, these disorders can lead to slow growth, blindness, brain damage, or possibly death. Early treatment can help prevent these serious problems.
Newborn Screening - Hearing
Newborns in Wisconsin are screened shortly after birth for 48 disorders, including hearing loss, to identify potential issues early. Early detection is crucial, as hearing problems can delay speech and language development. Screening early ensures that your baby receives the support needed for optimal growth and development.