An 8-session program designed for expecting or experienced mothers eager to grow in their parenting and personal relationships. Participants work one-on-one with a Certified Life Coach, and are provided parenting education, confidence boosting, stress reduction, and healthy coping skills. Offers two monthly groups: Moms Group and Latina Moms Group. Moms Group is an opportunity to build community with other moms. Latina Mom's Group is an opportunity to build community with other Spanish-speaking moms. Topics for both groups vary based on client interests and needs.

Offers confidential support to 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

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 tests Provides information and resource referrals for: - Adoption - Child care options - Child safety issues - Job search/career development - Pregnancy and childbirth - Prenatal development

Perinatal Education: Prenatal classes, pregnancy Library (videos), car seat safety checks Obstetric and Gynecological (OB/GYN) Services: Provides comprehensive prenatal care, diabetes support for patients with pre-gestational and gestational diabetes, and medical care during labor and delivery Labor and Delivery Lactation (Breastfeeding) Services: Breastfeeding support including education, and breast pumps that can be bought or rented

Program providing free: - Classes for all 3 trimesters of pregnancy - Material supplies for moms and children - Parenting consultation - Prenatal development, labor, parenting from birth to two years including safety, and wellness issues - Support available during and after pregnancy for those who are eligible Free items earned through this program include, but are not limited to: - Baby supplies - Diapers, wipes - Infant clothing (sizes 0 - 2T) - Larger items such as high chairs and strollers - Maternity clothes

Working together to build a secure foundation for babies and their families Home Visiting Program Goals: - Children and families are safe, nurtured and healthy. - Children arrive at school ready to learn Using the Growing Great Kids curriculum, the home visitor works first to build a mutual, trusting relationship with the family, regardless fo the starting point of parents. The home visitor supports and nurtures the parent-child relationship. Home Visitors: - Reach our to all prenatal mom's and those who have children under 3 months of age. -Offer a parent survey to ensure that parents facing the greatest challenges will be served. - Begin visiting on a pre-natal basis whenever possible. - Visit weekly, and sometimes more frequently depending on the needs of the family.l - Use the Growing Great Kids curriculum with parents. - Support parents as they learn about their child and his/her development. - Build a relationship with parents based on trust. - Visit with a family until the child is 3 or 4 years of age, depending on family needs. - Offer an array of resources and community supports that enrich families lives. This program may be for you if you are expecting or you have a baby younger than 3 months of age. Call Northland Area Family Service Center 218-566-3636

Provides baskets with resources and handy items to new and expectant parents of babies born with Down syndrome Each basket contains a personal letter from Jack's family, written to encourage families on their new, unexpected journey, a baby sign language DVD, and two physical books. There are also some gifts for the new arrival including a personalized onesie, a blanket, a burp cloth, a hand-knit hat and booties, a board book, and toys Offers information and referral to resources for families of infants with Down Syndrome, baskets may be delivered by USPS within the United States

Provides pregnancy, labor and delivery, and mother/baby care including: - Family Birth Center providing childbirth classes, parenting education, on-site lactation consultants, 24/7 obstetricians and neonatal nurse practitioners, dedicated C-section suites and more. - High risk care from the Perinatal Center and Level III Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) - Maternal Fetal Medicine for high risk care during pregnancy. - Women's Wellness Shop providing breastfeeding supplies. Located on 3rd floor of medical center.

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.

The Maternal and Child Health nursing staff focus on improved pregnancy outcomes. Services include home visits, pregnancy materials, clinic visits, and one-on-one new baby visits. The program also offers free pregnancy testing and breastfeeding instruction and support (by appointment).

Registered Nurses provide a variety of programs to serve families. These programs include family home visiting during pregnancy and after the birth of your child, breastfeeding support, developmental screening for your child, car seat distribution, and more.

Wellness and prevention programs for Ramsey county families. Referrals and coordination with other community-based services. Family Home Visiting: Dedicated to the well-being of pregnant women and families with young children, home visiting services help families raise healthy children who are ready to succeed in school and in life. Nurses offer information and support on a variety of topics and help individuals develop new parenting skills. There are a variety of home visiting programs available depending on the age of the child or parents. Individuals are encouraged to call to be assessed for the program that best fits their needs. Education and support topics may include: - Creating a safe home for the child - Finding healthcare, childcare, school/job options, and other resources in the community - Goal setting - Knowledge of growth and development - Preparation for birth - Promotion of the baby's health and well-being - Self-care during pregnancy Child and Teen Checkups Program: Checkups help children grow to their full potential. The C&TC program works with families and health professionals to make sure youth are getting their checkups. This program helps families: - Arrange transportation or an interpreter - Find a dental clinic - Find a medical clinic - Navigate health insurance and access benefits like gift cards and car seats - Schedule appointments - Understand what happens at a checkup like: lab tests, immunizations, lead screening, vision and hearing tests, dental referrals, development/behavior assessments, education on development stages, and more

Child and Teen Checkups Program: Comprehensive health care for children and teens ages from birth - 20, who are enrolled in medical assistance ? Maternal Child Health Program: Offers counseling, nursing services, education for pregnant moms, new moms, babies, and chronically ill children Family Connections Program: Home based parenting program for expectant women and families with children ages birth - 3 months Follow Along Program: Computerized developmental screening offered to children birth - 36 months Car seat education program

Provides services for families and pregnant individuals including: - Assistance connecting with community resources like financial support, healthcare, dental care, education, and employment - Breastfeeding, labor, and delivery education - Child and teen check ups - Family planning - Monitor health during pregnancy and postpartum recovery ?- Provide education and resources on child development - Well-baby exams

Provides pregnancy resources, including: - Center has videos, literature, cassette tapes, and speakers available upon request - Emergency baby food, formula, and diapers - Free pregnancy tests - Learn to Earn program: Participants attend classes, read books, and watch videos to earn points, which are then used to "purchase" items such as baby furniture and baby clothing. - Maternity and infant/child clothing, baby care books, and toys - Pro-life counseling services - Staffed by trained volunteers

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 provide services listed below. Health Services - Telehealth screening and assessment for COVID-19 symptoms - Blood pressure and blood glucose (diabetes) screening - Cholesterol screening - Over-the-counter prescription assistance - Pre-diabetes testing - Pregnancy test verification for medical assistance - Medical follow-up for diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), post-surgical procedures, Emergency Room visits, etc. - Health promotion education on multiple topics such as nutrition; healthy pregnancy; infant and child growth and development; smoking cessation; weight management; chronic disease management, etc. Community Resource Connections - Financial screening for program eligibility for prescription drug assistance; Women, Infant and Children (WIC); Head Start; Medical Assistance; Energy Assistance and food shelf - Medication disposal

Provides pregnancy resources, including: - Center has videos, literature, cassette tapes, and speakers available upon request - Emergency baby food, formula, and diapers - Free pregnancy tests - Learn to Earn program: Participants attend classes, read books, and watch videos to earn points, which are then used to "purchase" items such as baby furniture and baby clothing. - Maternity and infant/child clothing, baby care books, and toys - Pro-life counseling services - Staffed by trained volunteers

Registered Nurses provide a variety of programs to serve families. These programs include family home visiting during pregnancy and after the birth of your child, breastfeeding support, developmental screening for ones child, and more.

Provides resources and support to African American pregnant women and mothers with small children. Services include: - Access to health care services ?- Baby supplies for program participants ?- Doula services ?- New parent/family support ?- Pregnancy related health screenings/well baby care ?- Support groups for pregnant or new moms, new parents, and pregnancy issues

Provides pregnancy, labor and delivery, and mother/baby care including: - Family Birth Center providing childbirth classes, parenting education, on-site lactation consultants, 24/7 obstetricians and neonatal nurse practitioners, dedicated C-section suites and more. - High risk care from the Perinatal Center and Level III Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) - Maternal Fetal Medicine for high risk care during pregnancy. - Women's Wellness Shop providing breastfeeding supplies. Located on 3rd floor of medical center.

Maternal Child Health (MCH) Individualized prenatal and postpartum home visits by a public health nurse to meet the needs of the client. Services include: - Assessment - Car seat safety education - Child & growth development - Childhood injury prevention - Development of family/personal goals and infant and child safety - Health mentoring - Parenting - Support and referrals to appropriate community resources - Teaching Parenting Program - Develops parenting skills and knowledge - Increases Parent-child bond - Provides home visits for prenatal moms or parents with children up to age 3 Uses the evidence-based curriculum - Growing Great Kids (GGK) Follow-Along-Program - An early childhood intervention system for children up to 3 years of age. - Periodic questionnaires are sent to the parents of children at certain ages to gauge health and development. Questionnaires are reviewed and if there are concerns, a nurse contacts the parents. Prenatal and postpartum support and education Home visiting services also available for children from birth to age 21 who have a physical disability, chronic illness or emotional limitations.

- Abstinence education, groups, and classes - Adoption information and referrals - Confidential support - Co-parenting classes for divorced people - Does not provide abortions, abortion referrals, or birth control - Housing referrals - Maternity and baby clothing. Also accepts donations of new and used maternity and baby clothing. - Medical and legal referrals - Ongoing pregnancy support - Peer counseling - Pregnancy tests - Prenatal and parenting classes, including Building Stable Family, Money Management, and Making a Home - Referrals to many community agencies - Spiritual support; biblical guidance; Christian counseling/evangelism

Family Home Visiting is a service provided by public health nurses (PHNs), offering home visits to partner with and support families during pregnancy and parenting. The PHNs work alongside families to promote a healthy pregnancy, a positive parent-child relationship, knowledge of parenting and child development, parental resilience, and referral to resources that provide basic needs and social supports. PHNs have been trained in and utilize the Maternal Early Childhood Sustained Home-Visiting (MECSH) program, an evidence-based home visiting model. Newborn/postpartum Visits (aka New Baby Visits) are available to all families with a new baby. The nurse visits families in their home during the first two weeks after the birth to offer teaching and support related to care of the baby, postpartum recovery, and family adjustment.??????

Provides culturally sensitive services for black women during their pregnancy and early postpartum journey so as to alleviate stressors that may lead to preterm birth or low birth weight babies, including: - Care navigation - Case management - Community resource referrals - Doula support during labor and delivery - Monthly support circles - New parent/family support - Perinatal yoga - Pregnancy related health screenings and well baby care