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CHILD FIND | JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE

Resource Name:CHILD FIND | JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE

address

531 Meade Street, Watertown, NY 13601

Eligibility

Families of children from birth to 3 years, in which the infant/child meets any of the following:
  • born after a pregnancy of less than 33 weeks
  • weighs less than 3 pounds, 4 ounces
  • spent 10 days or more in neonatal or special care unit
  • born to mothers less than 16 years old
  • diagnosed with certain medical problems at or shortly after birth, such as heart and respiratory problems
  • diagnosed with special needs and/or potential developmental problems

Hours

Administrative hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM Summer hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM Services available 24 Hours / 7 Days

Application process

Referrals come from parents/legal guardians, other family members, physicians, child care providers, with parental permission, and community agencies

Fees

None

Service area

Jefferson County, New York
Assists families of children from birth to 3 years, who have special needs, through early identification and referral to services in the community.

Last assured

06/08/2026

Providing organization

JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE
Provides health services to the residents of Jefferson County.