Good News! Help is available for parents worried about the cost of child accessories and safety support items.
This is Public Health is brought to you in partnership with the Tuscarawas County Health Department.
The Tuscarawas County Health Department offers an essential program aimed at providing parents with equipment for their children. In addition to curbside pick-up for support items, a Health Education team is available over the phone to answer questions and provide parent education.
Eligibility
Per the TCHD Safe Beginnings program page, “Families eligible for this program must have an income level within 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. A family of four (including an unborn child) with a gross income (before taxes) at or below $52,400 annually, or $4,367 monthly would qualify.”
Additionally, participants cannot have an open or substantiated case of child abuse against them.
Safety Items Available
Safety support items available include:
- Crib & mattress
- Toddler bed & mattress
- Stroller
- Highchair
- Safety gate & home childproofing kit
- Baby monitor
- Smoke alarm/carbon monoxide monitor
Contact
To register or for more information, call the Tuscarawas County Health Department at 330-343-5555 x182 or x111. You can also email healthed@tchdnow.org.
The Safe Beginnings program is possible due to a grant from the Ohio Children’s Trust Fund. Please visit www.tchdnow.org or find them on Facebook for more information about the Tuscarawas County Health Department and their services.
