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Maternal & Infant Health

Just found out you are pregnant? Just had a baby and need support?

YOUR LIFE. YOUR PLAN.

NCPPC’s Perinatal and Infant Community Health Collaborative (PICHC) staff provide support, education and outreach to all parenting people before, during, and after pregnancy throughout Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties.

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(315)788-8533 ext.221

Home Visiting Services

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Breastfeeding Support

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Cribs for Kids Program

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Infant Weight Checks

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Light Touch Program

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Make a referral for yourself or someone else

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You can also make a referral by calling our Referrals Coordinator at, 315-788-8533, extension 234, or email referrals@ncppc.org. 

Click here for a downloadable Referral Form you can print and email or fax back to us.

Maternal & Infant Health Staff

Brooke Pate

Director

Aneissa Fields

Light Touch Supervisor

Jenn McAvoy

Commuity Health Supervisor

Caitlyn Weston

Jefferson County Community Health Worker

Cassandra Goutermout

Lewis County Community Health Worker

Crystal DeWitt

Light Touch Community Health Worker

Gerie Palmer

St. Lawrence County Light Touch Community Health Worker

Kim Stevens

St. Lawrence County Community Health Worker

Kody Palmer

Light Touch Community Health Worker

Nicole LaVair

St. Lawrence County Community Health Worker

Testimonials

“She (my community health worker) gives me doable resources”

“She (my community health worker) has been with me through all three of my children’s births”

“She (my community health worker) gives me doable resources”

“She (my community health worker) has been with me through all three of my children’s births”

    Home Visiting

    NCPPC’s perinatal and infant health staff provide free services throughout Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties, known as our Community Health Worker (CHW) program. We offer education on topics that may impact general health care, reproductive health and birth control, pregnancy or infant care, healthy pregnancy tips, Safe Sleep, and Shaken Baby Syndrome.  

    The CHW program offers peer support before, during, and after pregnancy to promote overall health and wellness. Community Health Workers link individuals with health care providers, social services, and community resources to improve access to services and coordination of care. 

    Our staff work with families to achieve goals created by families and at their pace.  

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    Breastfeeding Support

    Cribs for Kids

    NCPPC’s Cribs for Kids and Safe Sleep program provides resources and education to new parents on the importance of safe sleep practices. In addition to educational tools, qualifying families will receive a Pack ‘n Play® portable crib if they cannot otherwise afford a safe sleeping environment for their infant.

    To be eligible for this free program, participants must agree to the educational requirements as outlined by the NCPPC. The Cribs for Kids and Safe Sleep program is only available to children weighing 30 pounds or less.

    If you’re interested in learning more about the Cribs for Kids and Safe Sleep program, please contact us or go to www.cribsforkids.org.

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    Infant Weight Checks

    NCPPC provides infant weight checks in the home. This program provides peace of mind to families with concerns about weight gain for their child. We work with pediatricians and other providers to ensure adequate growth and development for infants. 

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    Light Touch Program

    NCPPC, in partnership with Canton-Potsdam Hospital, provide four virtual visits to every birthing family. This program screens for post-partum depression, provides support and connection to local services, as well as breastfeeding and other maternal and infant health resources. The CHWs are accessible where you live across St. Lawrence County. 100% virtual, free and confidential!   

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