The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) helps working families get free or low-cost health insurance for their children. One way afterschool care providers can help is by informing parents and guardians the importance of children's health insurance. Parents and guardians can find out how to contact their State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) directly through this link.

The Maternal and Child Health Bureau provides national leadership and works in partnership with states, communities, public-private partners, and families to strengthen the maternal and child health infrastructure, assure the availability and use of medical homes, and build the knowledge and human resources in order to assure continued improvement in the health, safety, and well-being of the maternal/child health population.