Imagination Library is a literacy program that provides children ages birth - 5 with a free monthly book.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Mental Health services provide culturally and linguistically affirming counseling and therapy for children and youth who experience hearing loss, and for their families. Services are also provided to children of deaf adults (CODA). Services may also be provided via telehealth. Services may include: - Consultation to schools and teachers - Diagnostic assessment - Individual, group and family therapy - Individual, group and family skill building - Psychiatric evaluation and medication management - Psychological assessment

Rice County Area United Way is the regional sponsor for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, sending a free, age-appropriate book each month to all registered children who live in the service area.

Provides a short-term home visiting program. Visits include individualized guidance and assessments from a Public Health Nurse during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Assessments include infant weight checks and breastfeeding consultations.

Early Childhood Family Education (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 works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports healthy child development. - 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 age 3 1/2 - 4 - Single parent program - Special events for the entire family - Workshops on specific topics

- Car seat information and checks: Certified technicians available to provide education and assistance of proper car seat installation for all families regardless of income - Car seat distribution class: Income eligible families attend a 60 minute class to receive instruction on proper use and installation as well as a new child safety seat - Milestones provides car seat distribution class for those with MA BluePlus (320)251-5081

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program is a supplemental food and nutrition program for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, and infants and young children who are at nutritional risk. ?- Purpose of the WIC Program is to prevent health problems and to improve the health of the program participants during critical times of growth and development. ?- WIC Program provides nutrition education, access to health services, referrals to health and other social services, and vouchers for supplemental foods. ?- Food vouchers list the types and quantities of WIC foods that are consistent with the participant's nutritional needs.

- Provides services to families and children - Foster Care - Adoptions

Baby Steps works with over 50 services that work to strengthen families and also distribute Baby Steps coupons.The coupons can be exchanged for new merchandise for children ages 0-5 as found in a retail store - Families can learn about these services when they stop in the store

- Substitute care when it serves the best interest of the child - May be court ordered or voluntary

- The Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) Program, know in Minnesota as the Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Program, is a benefit for Medical Assistance and Minnesota Care. C&TC provides comprehensive health care for children and teens, newborn through the age of 20, who are enrolled in Medical Assistance (MA) or MinnesotaCare - The goal of the C&TC Program is to improve the health of eligible children and teens and reduce the negative impact of health problems. Medical care costs can be reduced by providing preventive medical care and early diagnosis and treatment of conditions that threaten children's health - Public Health provides outreach through letters and phone calls to new and current participants in the C&TC program

Medical clinic services: - Bike Share Program - Birthing Services - Cardiology - Chronic Pain Program - Clinics - Sleepy Eye and Morgan - Counseling Services - Diabetes and Nutrition Services - Emergency Services - Health Care Home - Hospice - Imaging Services - Laboratory Services - Lung Cancer Screening (CT) - Mammography - MRI - Nuclear Medicine - Nutrition Counseling - Occupational Therapy - Orthopedics - Outpatient Therapy - Physical Therapy - Podiatry - Rehabilitative Services - Respiratory Therapy - Sleep Studies - Speech Therapy - Support Groups - Surgical Services - Swing Bed Services - Transitional Care Services - Ultrasound - UrologyX-ray

Identifies current services, develops and evaluates referral systems, and implements interagency Individual Family Service Plans

Provides educational and support services for young children with identified needs through a cooperative venture between Goodhue County Human Services and Red Wing Public Schools. Early childhood teachers conduct developmental screenings and help families explore appropriate program options. Services may include: - Assistance for families in accessing other programs - Early childhood home visits - Parent/child classes - Play groups - Preschool programs - Speech/language services

- Increases awareness and accessibility of resources and services for children Agencies included: - Clearwater County Human Services - BRIC - Public Schools from Bagley and Clearbrook - Clearwater County Nursing Service - Inter-County Community Action Council

Provides early and regular well child care and immunizations by pediatric and family health specialists. Offers information that parents need to support their growing families.

WIC is a nutritional supplemental program for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, and children ages birth to 5 years old. The program provides a health assessment, nutrition educational services, and vouchers for healthy foods. This is a supplemental program and there are some financial eligibility requirements.

Access to well-child checkups for children and teens up to age 21, including young parents, who are on Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare. Services include: - Assistance in locating a medical or dental clinic - Assistance in making an appointment - Arranging for transportation to these appointments - Arranging for interpreters if needed at appointments - Connecting families to community resources Appointments may include: - A physical exam - Baby Tracks program to help parents and guardians stay up to date with infant and childhood immunizations - Developmental, growth, and mental health screenings - Hearing and vision checks - Lab tests - Regular dental appointments - Information about physical health, mental health, healthy habits, and nutrition Visit website to find a local Child and Teen Checkup Clinic.

Child protection services help protect children from physical abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse and help families get the services they need to change their behaviors.

Provides early and regular well child care and immunizations by pediatric and family health specialists. Offers information that parents need to support their growing families.

- Provides services to children from birth to 7 years who have a substantial delay or disorder in development or have an identifiable sensory, physical, mental or social/emotional condition or impairment known to hinder normal development and need special education. - Variety of services are available through center based classes and home visits

Early Childhood Family Education (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 works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports healthy child development. 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 age 3 1/2 - 4 - Single parent program - Special events for the entire family - Workshops on specific topics

Provides special education services to children birth to 21 years

Provides outpatient mental health services such as: - Child Psychiatry Services: Performs a full range of medical laboratory, psychological tests, and medication management to help assess both the physical and mental aspects of the client's mental health. - Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT): Helps clients suffering from mood disorders and those with harmful behavior patterns to increase emotion regulation skills, decrease fluctuating emotions and moods, increase distress tolerance skills, interpersonal effectiveness skills, and mindfulness. - Infant to Child Outpatient Services: Offers diagnostic assessments, play therapy, relational therapy, parenting training, trauma-informed care psychotherapy, interaction therapy, in-home family therapy and skills, mental health behavior aide, care coordination for early childhood support, and referrals to occupational and physical therapies and special education resources.

A Level II hospital providing comprehensive pediatric specialty care. Offers a range of care to infants, children, and teens in Central Minnesota. Services include: - Birth Center - Care coordination with a case manager - Cleft and craniofacial center to improve function and appearance of children - Critical care and intensive care to children with life-threatening injuries and illnesses - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for newborns - Partner with Children's Minnesota and Gillette Children's Hospital - Pediatric inpatient unit and pediatric services - Referrals to support services