For Parents and Families

Childhood Vaccination Recommendations

WIAAP and Immunize Wisconsin (IMWI) have issued a position statement, "Childhood Vaccination Recommendations ... READ MORE

Rebecca Nichols2026-08-13T16:00:28-05:00August 13, 2026|Adolescent Health, Child Abuse and Neglect, Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs, For Parents and Families, Foster Care, Pediatric Health, Public Health|

Care4Kids Is Expanding

Care4Kids connects youth who experience out-of-home care with Wisconsin Medicaid coverage, plus tailored health care ... READ MORE

Kia Kjensrud2026-08-07T13:38:26-05:00August 7, 2026|Adolescent Health, Child Abuse and Neglect, Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs, For Parents and Families, Foster Care, Pediatric Health, Public Health|

Adolescent & Young Adult Health Chapter Champion Recruitment Deadline: September 1, 2026

The following is part of an announcement issued today, July 14, 2026, by ... READ MORE

Rebecca Nichols2026-07-14T11:43:36-05:00July 14, 2026|AAP, Adolescent Health, Advocacy, First 1,000 Days - EBCD, For Parents and Families, Immunizations, Pediatric Health, Policy Statements, Public Health|

DHS Confirms Case of Measles in Dane County

The following is an announcement from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The ... READ MORE

Kia Kjensrud2026-02-02T16:03:19-05:00February 2, 2026|Disaster Preparedness, For Parents and Families, Immunizations, Infectious Disease, Public Health|

AAP Releases 2026 Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule

The following is part of an announcement issued today, January 26, 2026, ... READ MORE

Kia Kjensrud2026-01-28T19:44:02-05:00January 26, 2026|AAP, Adolescent Health, Advocacy, First 1,000 Days - EBCD, For Parents and Families, Immunizations, Pediatric Health, Policy Statements, Public Health|

Transition to Adulthood for Children with Disabilities

For families who have children with disabilities or special health care needs, their ... READ MORE

Rebecca Nichols2026-01-30T12:19:39-05:00January 26, 2026|Adolescent Health, Advocacy, Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs, Education, For Parents and Families|

Community of Practice on ASD/DD

The following is an announcement from the Waisman Center. Save the Date! February ... READ MORE

Kia Kjensrud2026-02-03T12:33:35-05:00January 22, 2026|Adolescent Health, Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs, Education, For Parents and Families, Mental Health, Pediatric Health, Public Health|

DHS Continues to Recommend Hepatitis B Vaccine Dose within 24 Hours of Birth

The following is an announcement from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The ... READ MORE

Kia Kjensrud2025-12-12T14:15:42-05:00December 12, 2025|AAP, First 1,000 Days - EBCD, For Parents and Families, Immunizations, Infectious Disease, Pediatric Health, Policy Statements, Public Health|

Annual RSV and COVID-19 Letter Now Available

The annual RSV and COVID-19 letter signed by Dr. ... READ MORE

Kia Kjensrud2025-10-24T15:36:19-05:00October 24, 2025|For Parents and Families, Immunizations, Infectious Disease, Pediatric Health, Policy Statements, Public Health|

FoodShare and WIC Benefits and the Federal Government Shutdown

The following is an announcement issued from the Wisconsin Department of Health ... READ MORE

Kia Kjensrud2025-10-21T22:12:14-05:00October 21, 2025|For Parents and Families, Public Health|