Oklahoma City-County Health Department Child & Family Services

The Oklahoma City-County Health Department, known as OCCHD, delivers child and family health services across Oklahoma City and Oklahoma County. Its clinics bring together nutrition, immunizations, home visiting, and wellness education under one public health umbrella.

What it offers

• WIC nutrition services for eligible pregnant women, infants, and young children
• Childhood immunizations to keep kids current on recommended vaccines
• The Children First home visiting program for first-time mothers
• Wellness and health education for families throughout the county
• Multiple clinic sites that make services easier to reach

Who it is for

Services are open to Oklahoma County residents, though eligibility differs from one program to the next. Families looking for affordable, reliable public health services, from vaccines to nutrition help, will find several under one department. New mothers, in particular, can combine WIC, immunizations, and home visiting without turning to separate organizations. Program-specific requirements are described on the official site, since each service has its own guidelines.

Getting started

The best way to begin is to call or visit a clinic, using the location finder on the OCCHD website to see sites and hours. Because the department runs several distinct programs, staff can help a family identify which service fits and what to bring to an appointment. A quick call ahead often saves time and confirms availability at a nearby location, which is helpful for parents juggling work and young children.

How it fits with other help

Because OCCHD gathers several services under one public health umbrella, families can often meet more than one need without turning to separate organizations. A new mother, for instance, can combine WIC nutrition help, childhood immunizations, and the Children First home visiting program through the same department, which keeps appointments and records in one place.

This makes OCCHD a natural complement to a child’s regular medical care and to other assistance a household may use. Since each program has its own guidelines, staff can help a family see which services it qualifies for and how they fit alongside coverage like SoonerCare, with program-specific requirements posted on the official site.

Before a first visit, it helps to know which service a family is seeking and to bring any records that program may ask for, such as a child’s immunization history. Calling ahead confirms availability at a nearby site, which is useful for parents balancing work and young children, and families with several children can often address needs for each in one trip. Because the department focuses on public health rather than treatment for illness, it works best as a complement to a child’s regular doctor rather than a replacement for one.

A short phone call is usually the easiest way to begin. Families can call OCCHD at (405) 427-8651 or use the location finder on the website, which lists clinic sites and their hours across Oklahoma County. Services are open to county residents, though each program keeps its own eligibility, so staff can tell a family which services it qualifies for and what to bring, such as a child’s immunization history for a vaccine visit. New parents in particular can combine WIC, childhood immunizations, and the Children First home visiting program through the same department. Because clinic hours differ by site, confirming them on the location finder or by phone before a first visit saves a wasted trip.

Frequently asked questions

What services are offered?

WIC nutrition, childhood immunizations, the Children First home visiting program, and wellness education for families across the county. Several needs can be met in one department.

Who can use these services?

They are open to Oklahoma County residents, though eligibility differs from one program to the next. Program-specific requirements are on the official site.

How do I find a clinic?

Use the location finder on the OCCHD website to see sites and hours, or call ahead to confirm availability. A quick call often saves time.

Can I get several services at once?

Often yes. New parents in particular can pair WIC, immunizations, and home visiting through the same department without visiting several organizations.