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Provide care consultation and public health nursing services for pregnant women, new parents, and infants and children. Services include:

• Breastfeeding support

• Education regarding the health, growth, and development of newborns, infants, and children including developmental screenings

• Individual instruction on correct use of child passenger safety seats (an appointment is necessary)

• Infant/children's mental health (social and emotional development) information

• Information and referrals to support resources for infants/children with special health needs

• Information regarding pregnancy, labor, and delivery

• Perinatal depression screening

• Pregnancy prevention information

• Self care and nutrition information

This office also offers child passenger safety seats for eligible families. Maternal and Child Health nurses provided ongoing home visits for infants and children from birth to age 3 to support healthy development and address developmental concerns. In addition the staff ensures that eligible children receive Child and Teen Checkups to ensure that children, birth to 21 years old with Medicaid or MinnesotaCare health coverage. C&TC screenings include:

• Dental referral

• Development Health information

• Hearing and vision Immunizations

• Height and weight Physical exam

• Nutrition Lab tests

MCH nurse can help with scheduling and arranging for transportation or language interpreters when needed.

??Helps parents and others navigate systems that serve children and young adults with disabilities in areas such as special education, mental health, and transition to adulthood. Service areas include:

• Individual assistance: Advocates are available by phone and email to guide families, explain available options, and share additional resources. Advocates who speak Spanish and Somali are available and will work to assist in other languages upon request.

• Information dissemination: Provides printable and online resources with practical tips for accessing services for children and youth with disabilities.

• Trainings and workshops: Provides free virtual and in-person trainings and seminars to educate parents of children with disabilities and professionals on various topics related to special education and other disability services.

• Advocacy

• Airport navigation monthly

• Autism conference

• Behavioral consultation by a licensed clinical psychologist

• Emergency preparedness training

• Information and referral

• Multicultural outreach coordinator aids access and support to AuSM services for individuals of all cultures

• Newsletter, listserv, and autism resource library including book loan, library audiovisual services and online databases/CD ROMs

• Parent education classes

• Parent support

• Resource directory of professional services and providers in Minnesota and western Wisconsin who work with individuals and families with ASD

• Trainings for organizations and service providers

• Camp Hand in Hand: summer camps for children ages 9 and older

• Support groups for parents and family members

Provides family home visiting services by public health nurses and family health staff to support families, parents, caregivers, and children.

• Home visits for pregnant women to support healthy pregnancy behaviors and preparation for labor and delivery

• Home visits for families with newborns and young children, including education on child growth and development, nutrition, parenting, car seat safety, and connection to community resources

• Home visiting services for families experiencing parenting stress or crisis; services are supportive and educational and are provided or overseen by public health nurses; families may self-refer

• Home visits for children with disabilities or special health care needs, including health education, resources, and referrals

Visit frequency is based on family needs and may range from one or two visits to longer-term services (up to three years). Visits may be provided in person or virtually.

• Developmental screening and assessment

• Educational hearing assessments

• Family advocacy and support services

• Parent education programs

Coaching parents and caregivers regarding concerns related to a child or teen that has experienced behavioral, developmental, emotional, mental health, or substance abuse concerns. Services include:

• Advocacy skills

• Anger management

• Communication skills

• Decision-making skills

• Parent support groups

• Problem-solving skills

• Self-care and coping skills