Child and Teen Checkups
Dakota County Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) work with families, community partners and health care providers to make sure youth are getting all their medical and dental checkups.
A Child and Teen Checkup is a full wellness checkup. It is available for any person who is under the age of 21 and eligible for Medical Assistance.
We can help you:
- Find a doctor.
- Find a dentist.
- Schedule an appointment.
- Connect families to transportation or interpreter services for your appointments.
- Connect families to community resources.
For more low-cost medical and dental services, see the Community Resource Guide (also in Spanish and Somali).
Get in touch with us
To get in contact with us, fill out the online referral form or call 952-891-7500.
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Checkup details
Health check-ups
It is recommended that children have check-ups at the following ages.
- 2 weeks
- 2, 4 and 6 months
- 9, 12 and 15 months
- 18, 24 and 30 months
- Every year from age 3 through 20 years
Dental check-ups
It is recommended to have dental check-ups at the following ages.
- At first tooth or 12 months old.
- Then every 6 months (two times per year).
- Regular checkups help keep children, teens and young adults healthy.
- Parents and children can get information about healthy lifestyles.
- Teens and young adults can learn to take charge of their own health, with family support.
- Regular dental checkups increase comfort at an early age and promotes good habits.
- Health and dental problems can be found and treated early.
- A complete physical exam.
- Hearing and vision checks.
- Lab tests and immunizations.
- Developmental, growth and mental health screenings.
- Fluoride varnish and referral to a dentist.
- Information about physical and mental health, healthy habits and nutrition.
- Time to talk with your health care provider to talk about your questions and concerns.
- Health checkups can be used to meet requirements for Head Start, school, sports or day care enrollment.
For more information, contact: