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Provides information and education, including:- Continuing education opportunities for health professionals- Public health education materials available, both print and audio/visuals, focusing on healthy habits during pregnancy, fact sheets on birth defects, and volunteerism- Seminars on prenatal education and other pregnancy issues are available free for the workplace

Provides referrals and connects pregnant and parenting families to early childhood resources, including:- Basic needs, food, and housing?- Child care?- Early education screenings?- Public programs?- Special education services

Pro-life pregnancy support services that provides confidential help, including: Baby and maternity clothes Educational, financial, housing, legal, medical support, public assistance, and social service agency referrals Emergency baby wash, diapers, and wipes Gift bags for mothers of new babies Information about parenting skills Pregnancy testsProvides information and resource referrals for: Adoption Child care options Child safety issues Job search/career development Pregnancy and childbirth Prenatal development

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

Provides:- In-home Aftercare Counseling- In-home Rule 25 Assessments- Child Care- Transportation (Meetings, Work, Court, Appointments)- Referrals- Housing Assistance- Moving Expenses (Storage, Truck Rental)- Baby and Child Care Supplies- Personal Need & Basic Home Supplies- Funds to Prevent Disconnection (Phones, etc.)- Regular Meetings With All Service Providers- Budgeting Classes- Funds for Family Therapy Sessions- Recreational Activities & YMCA Family Membership Weekly Groups- Talking Circle- Spirituality- Women's Support Group- Relapse Prevention Therapy- Grief & Loss, MI/CD- Empowerment Education Outreach in Community- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Effects- Diagnostic Services Advocacy- Court- Child Protection- Community Service- Domestic Abuse- Sexual Abuse

Provides ongoing support to pregnant Latinas for healthy pregnancies, support for healthy deliveries, and a healthy postpartum period. Supports the physical and emotional needs of the mother, baby, and family. Activities include:- Assistance with health insurance registration- Centering pregnancy group prenatal care- Individual case management- Physical health care and education

Public health nurses, nutritionists and other professionals are available to make home visits. Frequency of visits and length of time per visit are agreed upon by family and nurse, depending upon needs of the family. Services:- After Home Care: Suggestions for exercise program, mother's health needs, parenting education, newborn care, nutritional needs, and infant growth and development- Breast feeding assistance- Child's growth and development, and child rearing questions- Guidelines for parents to provide safe care and a healthy environment for their child- Health information on pregnancy and pregnancy care- Healthy Families America parenting program for first time parents who wish to improve their parenting skills- Identification of problems and early intervention activities in conjunction with families and schools to assist families with special needs children ages birth - 6- Nutritional assessment, counseling and education- Physical development screening- Prenatal health needs including nutrition, weight gain, balance of rest and exercise, and substance use- Preparation of labor and delivery- Prevention of child maltreatment- Special care for high risk pregnant women- Supportive community resources

Village of Hope provides safe, secure emergency housing for families 24 hours/day ~ 7 days a week. We are open 365 days a year.The environment that a family experiencing homeless comes into is very important. We work to create a calm, safe environment in which families can build a future.Families can stay with us for 90 days, as long as they are actively looking for housing.Each family has their own apartment. This preserves the family unit and provides privacy.- Emergency shelter - Meals - Laundry facilities - Shower facilities - Information and referral - Advocacy?

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

Confidential pro-life pregnancy services:- Accepts donations of new and used infant clothing that is clean and in good condition, and other baby/infant items- Child care- Counseling and Support: Individual counseling and support groups, as well as life coaching- Education Classes: Parenting and relationships, personal development, employment readiness, and vocational training- Materials assistance program for women enrolled in the prenatal program. NOTE: Does not provide cribs, baby clothing, disposable diapers, high chairs, strollers, cribs, nor formula to the general public.- Prenatal care available by appointment only- Ultrasound services available for women in their first 26 weeks of pregnancy (by appointment)- Walk-in pregnancy testing

Provides community outreach, education, mentoring, and support for pregnant teens and mothers with small children in the Native American community. - Live It!: Teen pregnancy prevention and sexuality education curriculum for youth ages 11-18- Nandagenim program: Support for mothers and children diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)- Ninde My Heart: Doula services

Pro-life, confidential pregnancy support services for women facing unplanned pregnancies. Services offered include:- Emotional support and compassionate companionship- Free and confidential assistance with no pressure or judgment- Guidance on parenting skills and adoption information?- Pregnancy testing and education on pregnancy options- Provision of maternity and baby items- Referrals to medical care, counseling, and community resources

Provides support to families struggling with substance use to help ensure healthy pregnancies. Intensive in-home services to pregnant individuals who are abusing chemicals including:- Chemical dependency assessments- Referrals to treatment and placement- Counseling and referral to community resources- Prenatal and aftercare services- Support groups weekly, transportation and child care provided

Offers parenting and pregnancy education and other services to young adults, including:- Childbirth preparation education and doula support in labor and delivery- Help to access medical and financial resources, schooling, job training, housing, child support, baby equipment- Nutrition, exercise and healthy lifestyle education, mentorship programs, cooking classes- Prenatal, postnatal and parenting education- Public health nurse visits at myHealth, home, school or other site- Individual case management- Referrals to other health care services

Medical Services:- Adult and pediatric preventative and acute care services- Adolescent and teen clinics- Diabetes education groups in multiple languages- Family planning- Obstetrical women's clinics and midwifery- Lead screening- Medical case management services- Routine adult and child immunizations, and travel immunizations- Provides flu shots- Sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment- Testing for sickle cell anemia and other hemoglobinopathies- Screening for breast and cervical cancersDental Services:- Cleanings, x-rays, and exams- Crowns and bridges- Deep cleaning and instruction in oral hygiene- Fillings- Root canals- Sealants, flouride treatments, and education- Tooth extractions

Earn While You Learn Program: Limited assistance with baby furniture, car seats, diapers, wipes, formula, infant and maternity clothing, and other supplies to clients enrolled in the Earn While You Learn (EWYL) program. Parents can earn Baby Bucks after attending each lesson offered through BrightCourse, which can be redeemed in the Baby Boutique.BrightCourse: Available in-person or online- Abstinence and sex behavior education: Contraceptives and their side effects, natural family planning, and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)- Financial budgeting and life skills education: Provides assistance and referrals for employment, financial, and housing needs- Parenting education: Also offers co-parenting- Pregnancy education: Breastfeeding, infant care, labor and delivery, prenatal care, and moreOther Related Services- Advocates for mentoring for crisis pregnancy and other needs- Pro-life crisis pregnancy counseling and mentoring- Medical services: Pregnancy tests, Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) testing and treatment, and ultrasounds?- Mothers' support group that meets weekly over coffeeNOTE: Accepts donations of new and gently used baby/children's clothing (up to size 5T), maternity clothing, and equipment that is clean and in good condition (high chairs, strollers, and toys).

Project CHILD is for pregnant people ages 16 and older or who have been reported to Child Protection for controlled substance use anytime during their pregnancy. The program can also support those already in active recovery to reduce the risk of relapse during pregnancy. Services offered:- Help with basic needs including transportation- Substance use assessments, treatment services, case management, and counseling for up to six months after delivery- Peer recovery support specialist services - people with a lived experience in substance use and recovery- Prenatal care referrals, health assessments, and individualized care planning with a nurse- Prenatal and postnatal support groups. Parent(s) learn about parenting and baby development while building community with other parents. Also, offer support for all caregivers.- Project CHILD collaborates with many county and community-based resources for services.NOTE: Pregnant women under the age of 16 should be reported to the Child Protection Screening Intake line.