Parents & Caregivers
The New Haven Health Department cares about the health of you and your children. Here are our current offerings for family wellness.
Vaccines & Immunizations
Children 6 months and up are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine!
Check out NHVVAX.ORG for more information on the COVID-19, flu, HPV, and meningitis vaccines. Plus, find vaccination locations near you!
Looking for you or your child’s immunization records?
Find them at CTWIZ, Connecticut’s immunization record portal. For help using CTWIZ, call 203-946-7257.
Car Seat Safety
Unfortunately, only 1 out of 5 car seats in Connecticut is used properly. Make an appointment to meet with a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician to learn how to properly install and use your child’s car seat. This service is available for all New Haven residents and is free-of-charge.
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
To request a car seat fitting, complete this form.
Back-to-School Health Requirements
The Bureau of Nursing provides health services to approximately 26,000 students in grades Pre-K through Grade 12 in both public and non-public schools. Parents must ensure that children meet certain health requirements before they will be allowed to attend school in New Haven.
Lead Poisoning Prevention
If your child has tested positive for elevated blood levels, a certified lead inspector will visit your home to identify the sources of lead poisoning and help you reduce those risk factors.
For more information on this program, visit our Lead Poisoning Prevention page or contact Amanda Baldwin at [email protected] or 203-584-1646.
Childhood Asthma
If you have asthma and live in New Haven, you may be eligible for free equipment and supplies to reduce and prevent the incidents of an asthmatic episode due to triggers in the home environment. Ask your medical provider for a referral through the Triggers Be Gone program. Income guidelines apply.
Call 203-946-8174 for more information
Prenatal & Child Development Programs
Coverage for prenatal care at no charge to pregnant women whose household income meets the requirements. This program offers free walk-in pregnancy testing and counseling by a registered nurse.
Baby&MeCT supports families in the Greater New Haven area in their role as parents. They offer parenting support, insight into early childhood development, family-focused events, and access to resources.
Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program
WIC continues to provide appointment flexibility by offering services in-person, over the phone, through a video call or through online nutrition education. Due to a higher call volume, you may have to leave a voice message with your local office. Breastfeeding Peer Counseling services are available at certain locations for additional breastfeeding encouragement and support.
Please contact your local WIC office to learn more.
Fair Haven Community Health Center (FHCHC)
350 Grand Avenue
New Haven, CT 06513
Phone (203) 773-5007
Fax (203) 401-2044
Email: [email protected]
Cornell Scott Hill Health Center (CSHHC)
428 Columbus Avenue
Medical Center Building
New Haven, CT 06519
Phone (203) 503-3080
Fax (203) 503-3090
Email: [email protected]
Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH)– St. Raphael Campus
1401 Chapel Street
1450 Chapel Street – MAIL
New Haven, CT 06511
Phone (203) 789-3563
Fax (203) 867-5208
Email: [email protected]
Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH) – Sargent Drive
150 Sargent Drive, 2nd Floor
New Haven, CT 06511
Phone (203) 688-5150
Fax (203) 688-7264
Email: [email protected]
Community Resources
If you are having a medical crisis, please call 9-1-1. If you are at risk of becoming homeless or in need of daycare or other care services, please call 2-1-1.
CSK provides healthy and nutritious meals to all those who walk through its doors. They serve hot, nutritious meals and provide programs at other locations.
Did you know that New Haven’s City Seed Farmers Markets will double every SNAP dollar? Choosing healthy foods can help your child learn and grow.
Food recovery, food advocacy and product development that reduces food waste one food rescue at a time. Donate or receive food.
Get outside and enjoy one of New Haven’s many parks, playgrounds, splash pads & more. Plus take advantage of programming that takes place at these locations.
Interested in addressing substance use? There is help available in New Haven for children and parents.
Education is the key to long-term health and wellness. Additional resources for parents, caregivers, teachers, health providers and more.