New York
Health Departments

The New York Department of Health is an excellent resource to help you find programs dealing with health and nutrition, pregnancy, insurance and other programs for pregnant woman and for children.  Below we have provided the website link and contact information for the Department of Health in New York.

New York Department of Health

New York State Department of Health
Corning Tower
Empire State Plaza,
Albany, NY 12237

Duty Officer Helpline 1-866-881-2809

New York child nutrition programs include free and low-cost food, nutrition information, and preschool and school nutrition programs.

New York Food Banks distribute free food to those in need.

New York Food Stamp Program helps persons with low-incomes to obtain food.

New York WIC provides free food, nutrition counseling, and referrals at no charge.

New York Department of Education can provide you with information about school nutrition and pregnancy programs.

New York child welfare agency can help with pregnancy, parenting, and foster care.

New York Medicaid can help you with answers about free services offered to you and your child.

Please visit our home page to read about our commitment to assist you and other pregnant women and birth mothers free of charge regardless of whether you place a child for adoption or intend on raising your child yourself.