Welcome to the Division for Family and Child Health,
Our programs provide a continuum of services designed to meet families where they are at. We are committed to helping every child have the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive, while supporting families through every stage of their journey. Together, these programs reflect our commitment to prevention, early support, health equity, and strong families. We are proud to partner with families, community organizations, schools, healthcare providers, and others to build a healthier community where every child and family can reach their full potential. — Jessica Clark Manderville, Director
Services to families with children from birth to three years old with developmental delays and disabilities, or with a diagnosed physical or mental condition with a high probability of developmental delay or disability.
Provides maternal child health supportive services, free of cost, to residents of Tompkins County regardless of insurance status. Includes equitable access to quality maternal child health care, increase lactation support for parents choosing to breast and chest feed and enhance the coordination of care with other community partners.
The Supplemental Nutrition program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding/chestfeeding support and referrals to other helpful services to eligible pregnant, breastfeeding/chestfeeding, and postpartum individuals, infants and children up to age five.
works to make homes safe by prioritizing high-risk housing and properties with lead paint hazards, then take action to educate, inspect and make them lead safe, protecting children from lead poisoning.
10/1/2026