The Care for Kids Program – an Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis & Treatment (EPSDT) program – serves residents of Polk and Dallas Counties. EPSDT is the benefit package of Medicaid/Title 19 for individuals under 21 years of age. The focus of the EPSDT Care for Kids program is to:
-inform families of the benefits they receive with Medicaid/Title 19. -help individuals secure a medical and dental home. -ensure that eligible individuals receive and understand the importance of preventative health care. -link families to other community resources to improve their health and well-being (WIC, Early ACCESS, parenting classes, child care assistance, housing assistance, food pantries, etc.).
Agency: EveryStep
Languages Available: English, Phone interpretation for all other languages
Fees: None
Intake: Call for services
Eligibility: Must be under 21 and currently on Medicaid
Documents Required: Call for details
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:45 am-4:30 pm; Requests for contact outside of business hours may be accommodated, if calling outside of regular business hours, please leave a message with your name, phone number, and best day and time to contact you
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