Child Health Outreach
Care Management for At-Risk Children (CMARC)
CMARC is a program offered at no charge for children birth to 5 years of age who:
- Have special health care needs; and/or
- Experience the Infant Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU); and/or
- Are dealing with adverse childhood events; and/or
- Are referred by the child’s doctor and/or health plan
When a referral is received, the care manager will talk with you to determine whether your child and family could benefit from CMARC services. For eligible families who want CMARC services, a CMARC plan of care is developed by the family and the CMARC care manager.
CMARC care managers work with families through:
- home visits
- phone calls
- visits to the doctor with you
- other types of contacts
What CMARC Care Managers Do
- Recognize you as the expert on your child.
- Ask you about your child’s and family’s needs, concerns, goals, and questions.
- Work with you to help you build a strong link to a medical home (regular doctor) for your child.
- Work with your child’s healthcare providers to be sure you get what you need.
- Offer referrals to community resources to meet your family’s specific needs.
- Assist families dealing with challenging levels of stress.
- Offer information on health and family topics, including child growth and development.
- Take the time to talk to you about your child’s health and development.
- Help you get answers to your questions.
These services are provided in partnership with your doctor. Contact your doctor's office for more information, or contact us at 828-694-6091.
Check out the CMARC brochure for more information
Postpartum and Infant Home Visit Assessment
A Henderson County Department of Public Health Nurse provides postpartum home visits that include:
- Home visit from a public health nurse
- Health assessment for both mother and newborn
- Social support and educational resources
- Information on immunizations, baby safety, infant feeding, safe sleep and more
