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Children's Developmental Disabilities Service Coordinator may be able to assist with: - Connecting with financial and/or medical resources - Finding respite care in or out of home - Identifying if a child has developmental delays or meet related conditions criteria - Looking at other family needs involved when caring for a child with developmental delays - Obtaining in-home medical or therapy services - Obtaining physical adaptations or equipment for a child - Planning services in cooperation with schools, public health and other community resources

Therapeutic in-home family-based services address the conditions of mental health issues, family functioning, childhood trauma, behavior problems, and other issues that impact individual well-being and family health. Services include:- Individual and family skills training- Individualized treatment plans and level of intensity/frequency of contact based on individual family needs and care plans- Professional Education- Supervised visitation- Therapy: Individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth - Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers.Weekly classes are in three parts: Learning Together in the Children's Classroom, Purposeful Play for Children, and Connecting with Others While Children Learn.ECFE works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child. Services may include:?- Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5- Home visits- Information on community resources- Parent discussion groups- Parent-child activities- Play and learn activities for children- Programs for non-English language learners- School readiness program for children ages 3 1/2 - 4- Single parent program- Special events for the entire family

All Birthright services are free, confidential and provide:- 24 hours/7 days a week helpline and live chat through the website- Free resources for maternity and baby items and pregnancy tests- Information about pregnancy, childbirth, adoption, prenatal care, community programs, parenting skills, and child care- Referrals for medical support, financial resources, housing, legal, social assistance, and professional counseling

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children, but may just include parents/caregivers.ECFE strengthens families through the education and support of all parents to provide the best possible environment for the healthy growth and development of their children. The programs bring parents together to share the joys and challenges of parenthood and develop confidence in the child's abilities.Works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child.Services may include:- Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5- Home visits- Information on community resources- Parent-child classes explore learning through activities, art, free play, songs, and stories- Parent discussion groups on ideas and challenges of being a parent- Play and learn activities for children - School readiness program for children age 3 - 5- Special events for the entire family- Workshops on specific parenting topics

Offers long term child welfare for parents and their children, designed to empower families and provide a new pathway to achieving economic self-sufficiency.Families of Color With a Child Under 5 Years - Case management services that help provide opportunities for early childhood education - Connections to community resources - Family support and advocacy - Home visitsFamilies With at Least 1 Child Under 10 Years - Participants are parents and their children who are experiencing complex challenges: Disproportionality, generational poverty, historical trauma, homelessness, domestic violence, substance abuse, mental illness, truancy, poor school outcomes, child welfare involvement, economic and employment instability, etc. - Access to stabilizing federal economic programs - Collaboration with Public Health - Comprehensive case management services - Early childhood/other educational supports - Early Intervention services - Home visits - Ongoing support and information regarding child development, housing, budgeting, parenting, goal setting and decision making - Workforce development resourcesFirst Time Parents 18 Years or Older - Families are enrolled during pregnancy through early infancy - Collaboration with Public Health for home visits - Monthly family activities - Ongoing support/information regarding healthy pregnancy, child development, housing, budgeting/finances, health care, child care, education/employment goals, parenting and decision makingPregnant and Parenting Teens Up to Age 18 - Pregnancy and parenting support program for adolescent moms, dads and their child - Collaboration with Public Health - Families receive support and information regarding parenting options, healthy pregnancy, child development, housing, budgeting/finances, child care, education/work goals and referrals to community resources - Home or community visits

The goals of the Family Development programs are to assist families in crisis situations, meet basic needs, and to strive towards and maintain self-sufficiencyServices may include:Food programs- Food shelf vouchersApplication assistance- Food support- Health insurance- Social security benefitsSeasonal - School supply distribution- Winter clothing - Food baskets- Toys and holiday gifts to families in needOutreach and referrals to- Budgeting- Housing- Medical services- Parenting education- Transportation

The goals of the Family Development programs are to assist families in crisis situations, meet basic needs, and to strive towards and maintain self-sufficiencyServices may include:Food programs- Food shelf vouchersApplication assistance- Food support- Health insurance- Social security benefitsSeasonal - School supply distribution- Winter clothing - Food baskets- Toys and holiday gifts to families in needOutreach and referrals to- Budgeting- Housing- Medical services- Parenting education- Transportation

Provides awareness, information, and referrals to connect Minnesota's waiting children to foster and adoptive families. Includes the State Adoption Exchange, an online photo listing of Minnesota children in need of families.Also provides workshops and education on attachment, trauma, transracial adoption, parenting, and other topics relevant to foster, adoptive, and kinship families.

Family Medical Clinic Services:- Childhood/adult immunizations- Comprehensive health evaluation screening- Diabetes clinic- Disease-specific screening- General physical exams- Lead poisoning screening- Nutrition assessment -Pediatric evaluation -Prenatal evaluation- Weight management- Well baby careSpecialty Medicine:- Family practice- Obstetrics/gynecology

Provides community health programs such as:- Child and Teen Checkup Outreach: Helps families find a doctor, dentist, psychologist, and transportation- Disease and Prevention Control: Monitor and investigate potential disease processes through adult/child immunizations, communicable disease prevention programs, emergency preparedness plans, surveillance of the county's environment, and tuberculosis screening- Environmental Health: Help protect the residents from environmental health hazards through programs to reduce exposure to health risks, such as food and waterborne diseases, radiation, occupational health hazards, and public health nuisances. Provides radon, lead, and well water education.- Follow-Along Program: Provides parents with information about their child's development during infancy and early childhood through mailing questionnaires- Health Promotion: Provides presentations and/or materials on health topics for small and large groups. Topics may include chemical and tobacco use prevention, family health, mental health, nutrition, and physical activity- Public Health Preparedness for Emergencies: Funded by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in partnership with local, state, and territorial public health departments to provide assistance to public health departments across the nation. Helps health departments strengthen abilities to effectively respond to a range of public health threats, including infectious diseases, natural disasters, and biological, chemical, nuclear, and radiological events.

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers.Works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child.- Parent-child activities- Parent discussion groups- Play and learn activities for children- Home visits- Special events for the entire family- Book and toy lending library- Information on community resources- Programs for non-English language learners- Workshops on specific topics- School readiness program for children ages 3 1/2 - 4- Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5- Dad and child programs- Single parent program

Works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child. Services may include:- Parent-child activities- Parent discussion groups- Play and learn activities for children- Home visits- Child development classes- Special events for the entire family- Book and toy lending library- Information on community resources- Programs for non-English language learners- Workshops on specific topics- School readiness program for children ages 3 1/2 - 4- Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5- Dad and child programs- Single parent program- Family learning

The goals of the Family Development programs are to assist families in crisis situations, meet basic needs, and to strive towards and maintain self-sufficiencyServices may include:Food programs- Food shelf vouchersApplication assistance- Food support- Health insurance- Social security benefitsSeasonal - School supply distribution- Winter clothing - Food baskets- Toys and holiday gifts to families in needOutreach and referrals to- Budgeting- Housing- Medical services- Parenting education- Transportation

Therapeutic in-home family-based services address the conditions of mental health issues, family functioning, childhood trauma, behavior problems, and other issues that impact individual well-being and family health. Services include:- Individual and family skills training- Individualized treatment plans and level of intensity/frequency of contact based on individual family needs and care plans- Professional Education- Supervised visitation- Therapy: Individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy

The goals of the Family Development programs are to assist families in crisis situations, meet basic needs, and to strive towards and maintain self-sufficiencyServices may include:Food programs- Food shelf vouchersApplication assistance- Food support- Health insurance- Social security benefitsSeasonal - School supply distribution- Winter clothing - Food baskets- Toys and holiday gifts to families in needOutreach and referrals to- Budgeting- Housing- Medical services- Parenting education- Transportation

Provides temporary financial support to low income families and individuals struggling to maintain their housing by providing case management and short-term rent payment assistance.

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers.Works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child.- Parent-child activities- Parent discussion groups- Play and learn activities for children- Home visits- Special events for the entire family- Information on community resources- Programs for non-English language learners- Workshops on specific topics- School readiness program for preschool children ages 3 1/2 - 4- Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5- Dad and child programs- Single parent program

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers.Works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child. Services may include:- Book and toy lending library- Dad and child programs- Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5- Home visits- Information on community resources- Parent-child activities- Parent discussion groups- Play and learn activities for children- Programs for non-English language learners- School readiness program for children ages 3 1/2 - 4- Single parent program- Special events for the entire family- Workshops on specific topics

Works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child. Services may include:- Parent-child activities- Parent discussion groups- Play and learn activities for children- Home visits- Special events for the entire family- Book and toy lending library- Information on community resources- Programs for non-English language learners- School readiness program for children ages 3 1/2 - 4- Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5- Dad and child programs- Single parent program

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, online parenting education, and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregiversWorks to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child- Dad and child programs- Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5- ECFE Parent Advisory Council- Home visits- Information on community resources- Parent discussion groups- Parent-child activities- Play and learn activities for children- Programs for non-English language learners- School readiness program for children ages 3 1/2 - 4- Single parent program- Special events for the entire family- Workshops on specific topics?

Helps ensure the health of pregnant, and postpartum women, infants, and special needs children. Information and assistance are provided through public health clinics or home visits such as:- After-home care and resources to assist new mothers such as exercise programs, health needs, parenting education, newborn care, nutritional needs, and infant growth and development- Car seat program providing education and distribution of car seats for children birth to 8 years- Child immunizations, physical development screening, and well-baby checks at public health clinics- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effect including home visits- Guidelines for parents to provide safe care and a healthy environment for their child- Identification of problems and early intervention activities in conjunction with families and schools to assist families with special needs children- Nutritional assessment and counseling/education- Prenatal health needs include nutrition, weight gain, exercise, and substance use- Preparation of labor and delivery- Prevention of child maltreatment- Special care for high risk pregnant women- Supportive community resources

Hennepin County works with health care providers and local community organizations to offer the Family Home Visiting Program at no cost to families. The program sends public health nurses and other professionals to help with:- Assisting pregnant individuals and families get the resources they need- Families to adjust with a new baby- Make sure babies and children develop safely and grow healthy- Prepare kids for school- Provide postpartum care