Growing Up Healthy Hotline
Welcome to the Growing Up Healthy Hotline webpage. We're here for everyone in New York State.
We can connect you to resources near you. Help is available in these areas:
- health care
- nutrition
- pregnancy
- family planning
- children's special needs
- and more
Call the Hotline anytime! 1-800-522-5006
We're open 24/7 -- All day, every day. Every night, too. TTY 1-800-655-1789
Click the links below to learn about many resources.
Nutrition and Food Support
- Get help to feed your children – WIC
- Food for children and adults in day care
- Get help to buy food at Farmers' Markets
Health Insurance for children and families
Children with Special Needs
- Therapeutic and support services for eligible infants and toddlers
- Resource Directory: For children with special health care needs
Family Planning. Infertility. HIV/STD. Pregnancy.
- Get help with family planning
- Get support for in-vitro fertilization (Infertility Demonstration Program)
Health Care Before, During and After Pregnancy
- Stay healthy before you're pregnant (Preconception Health)
- Stay healthy while pregnant (Prenatal Care)
- Resources for parents in New York State (nysparentguide.org)
