Program Resources

Breastfeeding 

The Indiana Department of Heath’s (IDOH) website includes information about the state’s breastfeeding plan, baby-friendly hospitals, data, and information on postnatal donation

• The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website has breastfeeding data/statistics, educational resource library, and guidelines and recommendations on storing human milk

Tobacco  

• The IDOH website includes information on partnerships to help support tobacco cessation programs, information on Helping Hoosiers Quit Program, state data, and public policies
• The CDC website has fact sheets, tobacco cessation information, and state specific data

Immunizations 

• The IDOH Immunization website provides information on vaccine recommendations, training and resources, provider map, and immunization data dashboards
• The CDC website has immunization schedules during different life stages, pregnancy, and for travelers

Pregnancy

• The IDOH Genomics and Newborn Screening website has information on how to prevent birth defect, including recommendations on folic acid
• The Mayo Clinic website has in-depth information, resources, and answers frequently asked questions around pregnancy spacing and family planning
• Collaborating to Prevent Congenital Syphilis Meeting Recording

Nutrition

• The IDOH Women, Infants and Children (WIC) website has information on services provided, eligibility and applying, local offices and additional information for families
• The Family and Social Services Administration and the IDOH Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity websites have information on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and nutritional education program (SNAP-Ed)

Mental Health

• Direct Services: 
  • The Division of Mental Health and Addiction certifies all Community Mental Health Centers (CMHC) in the state of Indiana. The following CMHCs offer outpatient mental health services and are listed by county. An asterisk indicates the designated CMHC for that county: Community Mental Health Center Outpatient Mental Health Service Locations (in.gov)
  • This directory helps find providers who have been trained in perinatal mood disorders: PSI Perinatal Mental Health Provider Directory | PSI Perinatal Mental Health Directory (psidirectory.com)
  • This tool helps guide programs to recovery options in Indiana: INconnect | IN.gov
• Resources:
  • This map shows NaloxBox locations and naloxone distribution centers around Indiana: Naloxone Distribution in Indiana - Overdose Lifeline
  • The Harm Reduction Program is housed within the Division of HIV, STI, Viral Hepatitis and provides support to communities providing or considering providing, harm reduction and syringe service programming throughout the state. -  Health: HIV/STI/Viral Hepatitis: Harm Reduction (in.gov)
  • This Community of Practice event on Supporting Families and Staff through Bereavement was recorded on May 21, 2025. Click here to watch

Developmental milestones 

• The First Steps website has information on services available to families, local program information and how to make referrals: https://indianafirststeps.org
• The CDC website linked, has developmental milestone checklists for infants and young children from ages 2 months – 5 years of age: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html

Safe Sleep 

• The Indiana Department of Health’s (IDOH) website is also linked where education and resources, data, and safe sleep provider maps can be found: https://www.in.gov/health/frp/safe-sleep/
• The National Institute of Health website has information regarding safe sleep. The website also has information on provider specific trainings and how to order materials: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/

Oral Health

• The IDOH Maternal and Child Health Division collaborated with Southshore Skipping Stones to create a series of free oral health videos on infant and childhood oral health. Access the videos here.

Nutrition 

• The IDOH Women, Infants and Children (WIC) website has information on services provided, eligibility and applying, local offices and additional information for families: https://www.in.gov/health/wic/wic-clients
• The Family and Social Services Administration and the IDOH Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity websites have information on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and nutritional education program (SNAP-Ed):
  • https://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/snap-food-assistance/about-snap
  • https://www.in.gov/health/dnpa/snap-ed

Breastfeeding 

• The Indiana Department of Heath’s (IDOH) website includes information about the state’s breastfeeding plan, baby-friendly hospitals, data, and information on postnatal donation: https://www.in.gov/health/dnpa/nutrition/breastfeeding/
• The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website has breastfeeding data/statistics, educational resource library, and guidelines and recommendations on storing human milk: https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/index.htm

Infant & Child Immunizations 

• The IDOH Immunizations website provides information on vaccine recommendations and scheduling, school immunization requirements, provider map, and key information about individual vaccines: https://www.in.gov/health/immunization/parents-and-patients
• The CDC website has immunization schedules for infants and children: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/index.html

Newborn Screening

• The IDOH Genomics and Newborn Screening website has information on newborn screening, including translated materials for families: https://www.in.gov/health/gnbs/information-for-providers/resources-for-providers
• The IDOH Early Hearing and Detection and Intervention (EHDI) website provides information on the universal newborn hearing screening, audiology facilities, and resources for families: https://www.in.gov/health/mch/families/ehdi-early-hearing-detection-and-intervention/#tab-637945-Universal_Newborn_Hearing_Screening

Lead & Healthy Homes 

• The IDOH Lead & Healthy Homes website has information on sources of lead, health effects of lead exposure and preventing lead toxicity: https://www.in.gov/health/lead-and-healthy-homes-division/information-for-parents-caregivers

Car Seat Safety

• Child Safety Seat Inspection Stations are places where parents and caregivers can make an appointment to have their child safety seat inspected by a certified child passenger safety technician. The certified child passenger safety technician will evaluate the way that the child is currently traveling, check the child's current restraint for recalls, proper fit and proper installation. To find the nearest car seat stations in your county: https://www.in.gov/cji/traffic-safety/occupant-protection/children/child-safety-seat-inspection-stations
• The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute website linked has resources about proper car seat use for children and child passenger safety guidance: https://www.in.gov/cji/traffic-safety/occupant-protection/children

Data Resources 

• The Indiana Department of Health website has statewide and regional data on birth outcomes and maternal & infant mortality rates in Indiana: https://www.in.gov/health/mch/data/infant-mortality/
• The CDC website has fact sheets, maternal and infant health data/statistics, educational and external resources, and guidance to help support healthy pregnancy outcomes for mothers and babies: Maternal and Infant Health: An Overview | Maternal Infant Health | CDC

Breastfeeding:

Dental:

Mental Health and Depression:

Safe Sleep:

Tobacco and Vaping: