Department of Health and Welfare supporting new parents and babies [Video]

Maternal and Child Health program, at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, helps families navigate one of the biggest commitments of their lives.

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(The following is a transcription of the full broadcast story)

We all know, kids don’t come with an instruction manual.

That’s why the Maternal and Child Health program, at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, helps families navigate one of the biggest commitments of their lives.

“When I had a baby for the first time I was really lucky and had a great support at home and family support, but there’s always you know instances where maybe you need a little extra help and knowing that we have services out there for moms,” said Jennifer Liposchak, the Health Program Manager for Women and Infant Health.

Their team prioritizes ‘Support services, …