Special Deliveries is a program for Platte County expectant parents, sponsored by the State of Missouri’s Community-Based Home Visiting Program.  The program runs from the time of pregnancy until your child’s second birthday.  Family Support Workers, Social Workers and/or Nurses from the Platte County Health Department will provide education, support and community referrals based on the needs of your family.

Topics include:

• Prenatal care,

• Coping with pregnancy,

• Labor and childbirth,

• Newborn care,

• Parenting skills,

• Your child’s health and health promotion,

• Growth and development,

• Family healthcare,

• Birth control,

• Healthy family lifestyles, and

• Stress reduction and problem solving skills.

Program Goals:

• Increase the percentage of healthy babies and pregnancies,

• Increase the percent of positive birth outcomes,

• Decrease infant mortality rate,

• Promote healthy growth and development of infants and children,

• Educate and promote healthy family lifestyles,

• Increase family knowledge of community based services,

• Decrease the unwanted pregnancy rates, and

• Decrease the incidence of family violence.

We want you to be an active participant in Special Deliveries so you can have a healthy pregnancy and safe environment for your baby. 

All we ask is that you:

• Keep scheduled visits with your Family Support Worker (your Family Support Worker will be provided to you through the Special Deliveries program.),

• Engage in open and honest communication, and

• Ask questions.

In return for your participation, we give you… FREEBIES*!

*While supplies last.

For Parents:

• Books: What to Expect when You’re Expecting and What to Expect Your Child’s First Year,

• Magazines and pamphlets, and

• A “Goodie Bag” for Mom after Delivery.

For Baby:

• Onesie, blanket, socks,

• Thermometer,

• Bathtub water temperature tester,

• Medication dispenser, and

• Educational toys.

If you are with a hospital or medical facility wanting to refer a client, please complete the Special Deliveries Referral Form. Fax the completed form to the Platte County Family Support Worker at (816) 858-2087. If you prefer to email the completed form, please scan it and send it as an attachment to tia.bigus@plattehealth.com.

For more information contact our Family Support Worker at (816) 935-4094.