Maternal and Child Health

Perinatal Support

A registered nurse helps pregnant and postpartum persons get the support and services they need to raise a healthy baby.

  • Virtual and telephone visits available
  • New Baby Home Visits are available to all first-time parents who are Door County Residents by a registered nurse.
  • First Breath Program is for pregnant women experiencing substance use issues during pregnancy and beyond

Women, Infant, and Children (WIC)

Provides nutrition education, breastfeeding education and support, supplemental nutritious foods, and connections to other community services. 

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention 

Door County Public Health offers free blood lead tests to screen children for lead exposure, appointments required. Education and follow-up are provided to reduce exposure. 

Door County Partnership for Children and Families LogoDoor County Partnership for Children and Families

A program of United Way of Door County that offers free and confidential support for those caring for children and students enrolled in K-12 schooling. Services include resource referrals, parent peer support, access to infant basic needs, parent cafés, classes, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, and more. For assistance, please complete a Community Connections Interest Form.

WellTAP Free Well Water Testing 

Free well testing is available to qualified private well users through the Wisconsin Well Testing Access Program (WellTAP). To qualify for WellTAP, all of the following criteria must be met:

  • The well serves someone who is pregnant, a child 12 or under, or a person with weakened immune system.  
  • The well serves your primary residence.
  • A financial or other burden prevents you from testing on your own.

Contact Door County Public Health at 920-746-2234 or publichealth@co.door.wi.us to learn more about WellTAP. Samples are collected and mailed to the Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene by Door County Public Health staff. Once the results are available, Door County Public Health will send them to you. If a level of a substance in the sample is above its public health value, we will provide you with recommendations on how to reduce your exposure.

Well Water Testing and Resources Brochure

WellTAP Free Well Water Testing Infographic

Please call us at 920-746-2234 or email Public Health for more information on any of the programs listed above.

For additional information regarding the MCH Program, visit WellBadger.org, call the statewide resource line at 1-800-642-7837, text 608-360-9328, or email help@wellbadger.org.