Support for families in West Virginia

Worried about a baby or toddler? If your child is under 3, you can contact Birth to Three, the early intervention program for West Virginia, directly. Evaluations are free and you do not need a referral from a doctor. Children aged 3 and over can be evaluated for free through your local public school district.

Help with costs: Children in West Virginia may qualify for free or low-cost health coverage through Medicaid or CHIP, which covers checkups and many mental health services. You can check eligibility at InsureKidsNow.gov.

Not sure who your child should see? Try our free child development milestone checker or read pediatrician vs child psychologist vs child psychiatrist.

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