McLeod County Health and Human Services

10/20/2026

10/15/2026

Losing your baby is an unimaginable loss. WIC honors those navigating this difficult and heartbreaking time, and we are here to support you. 🩵

When you are ready, connect with a WIC clinic for resources and support to help you during this time. You can continue receiving WIC benefits for up to six months following your loss.

You are not alone. WIC is here to care for you during hard times. 💗 also offers helpful resources for families navigating pregnancy and infant loss. Visit www.marchofdimes.org/pregnancyandinfantlossmonth to learn more.



Perder a su bebé es una pérdida inimaginable. El WIC rinde homenaje a quienes atraviesan este momento difícil y desgarrador, y estamos aquí para brindarles apoyo. 🩵

Cuando sienta que es el momento, póngase en contacto con una clínica del WIC para obtener recursos y apoyo que le ayuden durante este período. Puede seguir recibiendo los beneficios del WIC hasta por seis meses después de su pérdida.

No tiene por qué atravesar esto sin apoyo. El WIC está aquí para brindarle apoyo en los momentos difíciles. 💗 también ofrece recursos útiles para las familias que han sufrido la pérdida de un embarazo o de un bebé. Visite www.marchofdimes.org/pregnancyandinfantlossmonth para conocer más.

10/12/2026

Enjoy working with children and their families? If so, you may be interested in learning more about FAMILY CHILD CARE and the licensing process.

Contact Karla Marschel at (320) 864-1764 or [email protected]

10/10/2026

At , we are here to help your family be as healthy as possible, which includes mental health! 💗 Parenting comes with many ups and downs, and WIC is here to support you through all of it!

From mom groups to counseling referrals, WIC offers real support during the postpartum period. 🫂Learn what care WIC can offer you or someone you love: www.signupwic.com/news/maternal-mental-health


En el , estamos aquí para ayudar a que su familia goce de la mejor salud posible, ¡lo cual incluye la salud mental! 💗 La crianza de los hijos conlleva muchos altibajos, y el WIC está aquí para brindarle apoyo en todo momento.

Desde grupos de mamás hasta remisiones a servicios de terapia, el WIC ofrece apoyo concreto durante el período de posparto. 🫂Conozca qué tipo de atención puede ofrecerle el WIC a usted o a un ser querido: www.signupwic.com/es/news/maternal-mental-health

10/06/2026

October is Dental Hygiene Month! Keeping up with your little one's oral care is critical for supporting their overall health! 🦷 Set a strong example for your family by modeling habits that take care of your teeth! 🪥

Looking for ways to make brushing your teeth fun? Check out this blog with a few tips to have fun while keeping up with your family’s oral hygiene!
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/oral-health/Pages/let-the-brushing-games-begin.aspx



¡Octubre es el Mes de la Higiene Dental! Mantener al día el cuidado bucal de su pequeño es fundamental para brindar apoyo a su salud en general. 🦷 Dé un buen ejemplo a su familia practicando hábitos que cuiden sus dientes. 🪥

¿Busca formas de hacer que cepillarse los dientes sea divertido? Eche un vistazo a este blog de , donde encontrará algunos consejos para divertirse mientras mantiene la higiene bucal de su familia.
https://www.healthychildren.org/Spanish/healthy-living/oral-health/Paginas/Let-the-Brushing-Games-Begin.aspx

09/25/2026

Have questions about your child’s car seat, booster seat, installation or seat belt fit?

Help is available! Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) provide caregivers like you with hands on demonstration and education to transport your child safely.

Get assistance through a one on-one appointment with a CPST.

McLeod County Health and Human Services has 3 CPST's on staff that can provide you a FREE one on one appointment. Call for an appointment today (320)864-3144

09/24/2026

Details matter.

Take a few minutes to check your child’s car seat installation and harness fit. Always follow the car seat manufacturer’s instructions and your vehicle owner’s manual for proper installation and use.

Check the installation: At the belt path, the car seat should move no more than 1 inch side-to side or front-to-back.

Rear-facing: Harness straps should be at or below the child’s shoulders.

Forward-facing: Harness straps should be at or above the child’s shoulders.

Check the harness: The harness should be snug. You should not be able to pinch excess harness webbing at the child’s shoulder.

Check the chest clip: Position the chest clip at armpit level.

Take five minutes today to check the details: from installation to harness fit.

09/23/2026

Booster seats help position the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt properly on a child’s body.

Use a booster seat until the vehicle seat belt fits correctly without one. Take the 5-Step Seat Belt Fit Test.

If you answer ‘no’ to any of these questions, keep using the booster.
1. Does the child sit all the way back against the vehicle seat?
2. Do their knees bend comfortably at the edge of the seat?
3. Does the lap belt sit low across the hips, touching the upper thighs?
4. Does the shoulder belt cross the center of the chest and shoulder?
5. Can the child stay in this position for the entire ride?

Take the 5-Step Test before saying goodbye to the booster.

09/22/2026

First words, first steps, first day of school — some milestones are exciting to reach.

Car seat, booster seat, and seat belt safety isn’t something to rush. Keep children in each appropriate car seat or booster seat for as long as they safely fit within the manufacturer’s height and weight limits before moving to the next stage. Let them grow, but don’t rush their safety.

Keep them in the right seat until they’re ready for the next step.

09/21/2026

Right seat. Right direction.

Keep your child in the appropriate rear-facing car seat or forward-facing car seat until they reach the height or weight limits allowed by the car seat manufacturer. Then you can safely transition them to the next stage. Always follow the car seat manufacturer’s instructions and the applicable Minnesota child passenger safety requirements.

Check your child’s car seat height and weight limits today.