The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has released an RFP to increase access to oral care for low income children, aged birth-5.
Goals include:
1. Increase the focus on primary prevention, before a health problem develops.
2. Increase emphasis on public health partnering at selected sites such as WIC clinics, Head Start/Early Head Start facilities, pre-schools, and childcare centers.
3. Increase oral health education for children and families with limited access to care.
4. Increase community involvement in Oral Health Access for Young Children program to encourage participation and growth.