Health & Human services

Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH)

The mission of the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Program is to develop systems that protect and improve the health of California's women of reproductive age, infants, children, adolescents, and their families.

This is not intended to be a complete list of resources in Long Beach. The agencies listed should not be interpreted as a recommendation or an endorsement by the City of Long Beach.

Contact

• Nancy Riano, RN, PHN, MSN, FNP-BC, MCAH Director
  
  • (562) 570-4254
  • Fax: (562) 570-4099 
  • Nancy.Riano@LongBeach.gov
• 800 Toll-Free Number - (800) 832-2307
• State MCAH Website

COVID-19 Vaccine & Pregnancy

Guidance for Pregnant & Breastfeeding during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Guidance for Vaccination during pregnancy

Before Pregnancy

• Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services Family Planning Clinic
• Health insurance assistance

During Pregnancy

• Breastfeeding (English Flyer) (Spanish Flyer); Lactation consultant (562) 570-7910
• Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP)
• Black Infant Health (BIH)
• Health insurance assistance
• Pregnancy-related insurance inquiries: (562) 570-4060
• WIC
• Zika
• T-dap
• Public Health Nursing
• Harmful substances and medications

After the baby is born

• Breastfeeding (English Flyer) (Spanish Flyer); Lactation consultant (562) 570-7910
• Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Program
• Health insurance assistance
• WIC
• Public Health Nursing
• Child Passenger Safety

Child and adolescent health

• Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP)
• Recommended and required immunizations
• Children's oral/dental health
• Health insurance assistance
• WIC
• Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP)

Healthy Neighborhood

• Long Beach Alliance for Children with Asthma (LBACA)
• Lead Program
• Safe Long Beach Violence Prevention Plan

For Providers

• CPSP information
• California Children Services (CCS) application
• Public Health Nursing referral form
• Car seat check-up referral form
• Black Infant Health (BIH) referral form
• Breastfeeding Support Referral Form