"Caring for Tomorrow’s Children", as
named in May of 1989, is addressing South Carolina’s problem of infant
mortality and immunization through a program of public awareness, education, and
incentives.
The program aims to create awareness among the
state’s citizens that infant mortality is a severe problem and one
that affects us all. It also aims to educate about the importance of
prenatal, pediatric care and immunization. A health tips, coupon, and keepsake book worth
hundreds of dollars in free and discounted goods and services is the
centerpiece of the program and acts as an incentive for women to seek
prenatal care and well-child care. The coupons, donated by private
businesses, correlate with the nine months of prenatal exams and the
first year of well-baby visits. After each regular prenatal or well-baby
visit, a health care provider validates the coupons designated for that
month. A coupon cannot be redeemed until first validated by a health
provider.
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Requesting a Book
The coupon and keepsake book is free to any
woman who is pregnant or who has a child under the age of one in South Carolina.
To order a free coupon and keepsake book worth
hundreds of dollars of free and discounted services, call the CARE LINE
at 1- 800- 868- 0404.
Governor Hodges, First Steps Unveil New Parent Education Video
Caring For Tomorrow's Children
Office of the Governor
1205 Pendleton Street
Room 341
Columbia, SC 29201
phone:(803) 734-0461
fax:(803) 734-0589
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