HealthySteps MU Pediatrics

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Same thing.

Credit: Pathway 2 Success

Considering a career in Early Childhood??

LIHEAP-energy assistance support

Do you need help paying your home energy bill during the summer months? The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) may be able to help you. Go to https://buff.ly/3NM1NFb to learn more and apply.

Kinship Family Fun Night with our friends at Parent Link!

In recognition of Kinship Care Month in September we will be hosting our 2nd annual Kinship Family Fun Event this September 6th at Lakeside in Ashland, Missouri. Mark your calendars and come join us for a night of entertainment that the whole family can enjoy!💛

SMHR classes are free and help build relationship skills!!

The ShowMe Healthy Relationships Program offers free courses for individuals who would like to learn more about healthy relationships. The courses are designed to help those that are not in a committed relationship learn how to identify the qualities that make a healthy partner, and how to communicate and maintain relationships. Participants also learn how parenting, finances, and personal well-being impact their healthy relationship choices.

Join our next session starting Thursday, July 25!

This is so true! We learn right alongside our children!

"The point of parenting isn’t to have ALL the answers BEFORE we start out but instead to figure it out on the go as our children grow, because as they do, so will we." -Bridgett Miller

We are forever learning and growing. We could all use some help and support in the parenting department!

Grow with us: https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/webinars/social/

Glow Event at FC4C!!!

Back to school fair!!

" time is upon us yet again. That means there are many back-to-school fairs happening around our community! If you want to connect with other parents or need to grab some free supplies, check out these options." https://www.dbrl.org/kids/back-to-school-fairs-2024

Need assistance applying for Medicaid benefits? The Food Pantry has staff that can help see if you qualify

Are you in need of health insurance, but are unable to find affordable options? You and your family might qualify for Medicaid benefits.

State Medicaid benefits can be used for primary and preventative medical care, urgent care, dental care, prescription drug costs and more. Many hospitals and clinics accept Medicaid benefits!

Thanks to the support of the Missouri Foundation for Health, our staff is equipped and ready to help neighbors in our 32-county service area apply for these important benefits. Please reach out to The Food Bank at 573-447-1020 and our staff and volunteers will be happy to help assist you in the application process.

Please reference Missouri's monthly income limits (people in household/household size, corresponding with the household's monthly income) for these benefits here: https://buff.ly/3XCvdxM

Free Block Party with Unity in the Community

What is the biggest predictor of high academic achievement?? That’s right, we simply need to read to our children regularly!! 📚

Reading counts! 📚

Thank you, Children’s Grove for the great reminder!!

Kindness quote of the day!

VAC’s Back to School

📢 Important Announcement! 📢

We're excited to share some big changes to our annual Back to School event! 🎒✏️📚

In previous years, we hosted a one-day Back to School Health Fair, providing valuable community resources in a single event. This year, we’re transforming it into a comprehensive Back to School Program to better serve our community!

What’s New?
🔹 Back to School Program: Running from July 15th to August 30th.
🔹 Pick-Up Location: Our office, 403A Vandiver Dr Columbia Mo,65202
🔹 What’s Available: Backpacks filled with essential school supplies for school-aged kids.

Home Ownership class

Free Pre-Homeownership Class 🏠💜

Learn about the steps you can take to become financially ready to buy a home at our free pre-homeownership class.

📅 Date: Wednesday, June 26th
⏰ Time: 5:30-6:30 PM
📍 Location: Love Columbia (1209 E Walnut St)

The class is open to anyone who would like to attend. RSVP by emailing [email protected] or calling 573-256-7662 option 5. We look forward to seeing you there!

Come see us at the Wellness Fair at the Food Market.

Did someone say butterflies???

Jefferson Farm to hold MU Extension Butterfly Festival The free event will teach attendees about the life cycle, behaviors and ecological role of butterflies.

Benefits to help your family.

Having trouble buying groceries? We encourage you to see if you qualify for SNAP benefits (previously food stamps) in order to help supplement food for your household.

SNAP benefits can be used to buy food for the household like produce, meat, dairy, grains and more! Benefits cannot pay for alcohol, vitamins/supplements, and hot food. Many stores and markets accept SNAP!

Please reach out to The Food Bank at 573-447-1020 and our staff and volunteers will be happy to help assist you in applying for these benefits.

Please reference the gross monthly income guidelines (people in household/household size, corresponding with the household's gross monthly income) for these benefits:

1 person: $1,580
2 people: $2,137
3 people: $2,694
4 people: $3,250
5 people: $3,807
Each additional member: $557

Dad’s Mental Health matters too!!

Dad's Mental Health Matters, Too—and Not Just In June June may be Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, but one father shares why we need to talk about it year-round—and what men can do to help themselves.

Protect children from the hot temperatures!

As the temperature rises, your focus on children riding in the back seat should rise, too. Look, and look again, before you leave your parked car. Hot cars and children do not mix. Learn more: https://www.cpsboard.org/heatstroke-prevention/

National Safety Council National CPS Certification NHTSA Safe Kids Worldwide

Good information!

Did you know foster children are automatically eligible for WIC services, regardless of the foster family income? If you are a foster parent to a child younger than 5, they are eligible to receive WIC benefits which include healthy foods. Complete the online interest form to get a call from a WIC local agency to learn more!
https://mowicinterestform.health.mo.gov/

How the recall impacts your WIC benefits.

Recall of Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Powdered Infant Formula Products FDA is alerting parents, caregivers, and health care providers that Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition has voluntarily recalled certain Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder products due to possible Cronobacter sakazakii contamination.

Illness is no fun! Hand washing can help safeguard us all.

Washing hands can keep you healthy and prevent the spread of respiratory and diarrheal infections. Germs can spread from person to person or from surface to person. Follow these five steps below to wash your hands the right way.

• Wet hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off tap and apply soap.
• Rub hands together with soap. Lather backs of hands, between fingers and under nails.
• Scrub hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end, twice.
• Rinse hands well under clean, running water.
• Dry hands using clean towel or air dryer.

Formula recall

Recall of Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Powdered Infant Formula Products FDA is alerting parents, caregivers, and health care providers that Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition has voluntarily recalled certain Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder products due to possible Cronobacter sakazakii contamination.

Ha ha ha!! 😂

🔥 The hottest toy of the season is here!

But if you need ideas on how to play with it, head here: https://bit.ly/47fglGx

Emotional well being is so important! If children have the opportunity to learn these skills from a young age we give them the gift of being able to regulate for life!

Explore Big Feelings Emotional Well-Being Resources

New Technology opportunities close to home…

Ranken Technical College is offering programs in Carpentry & Building Construction Technology, Fabrication & Welding Technology, Industrial Engineering Technology, & Information Technology at our Ashland, MO location. Learn more, https://ranken.edu/centralmo/

Important facts about this growing brain!

22 Statistics You Need to Know About Childhood Brain Development The first three years of a child’s life are the most pivotal, and also the most vulnerable when it comes to childhood brain development.

Powerhouse Community Development
3rd Annual PICTURES w/ SANTA
December Monthly Food Drive
December, 16, 2023
11AM-2PM
PARKADE CENTER
601 BUSINESS LOOP 70 WEST
COLUMBIA, MO

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR DONATIONS
CONTACT US @573.723.6030
[email protected]
MAIL: 601 BUSINESS LOOP 70W, STE 204
COLUMBIA, MO 65203

To Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944ADAA2FA1F58-46417463-2023