Health and Well-being

Supporting full health during early childhood 

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African American Family Services
Providing support services to the African American individual, family and community to reach a greater state of well-being through the delivery of community-based, culturally- specific chemical health, mental health, and family preservation services.

American Academy of Pediatrics
Health and parenting support resources.

Buckle Up Kids! State of Minnesota Seat Belt Safety Program
Resources and guide for parents and caregivers for choosing the right child safety restraint and instructions for correct use.

Car Seats Made Simple - State of Minnesota Child Passenger Safety Program
General information on car seat safety and other resources.

Child Protection Services - Hennepin County
A continuum of services designed to protect children whose health or welfare may be at risk due to abuse or neglect (maltreatment).

Child and Teen Checkups - Hennepin County
Children newborn through the age of 20 who are enrolled in Minnesota Care or Medical Assistance are eligible.

City of Minneapolis - Department of Health and Family Support
Working to promote health equity in Minneapolis and meet the unique needs of our urban population by providing leadership and fostering partnerships.

C.L.U.E.S. Chicanos Latinos Unidos en Servicios
Providing family-centric, coordinated care and supports in the areas of family services, mental health, aging well, economic advancement and community health worker services.

Docs for Tots
Docs For Tots is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan, advocacy organization formed to encourage doctors to fulfill their important role as active advocates for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers on the national, state and local level. We are committed to making it as simple as possible for doctors to become involved in advocacy.

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Family and Children Services
Through counseling, education programs and advocacy, supporting families in need, and empowering them to solve their problems.

Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery
Works in partnership with parents in crisis and the community to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect.  24-hour crisis hotline and free, residential overnight child care for families living in Hennepin County.  

Hennepin County Medical Center
Minnesota’s premier Level 1 Trauma Center with many nationally recognized programs and specialties and a safety net hospital providing care for low-income, uninsured and vulnerable populations.

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MINNEAPOLIS Department of Health
Promoting health equity in Minneapolis and meeting the unique needs of our urban population by providing leadership and fostering partnerships.  Emergency preparedness, flu vaccination, Healthy Start, lead safety and violence prevention programming. 

MINNESOTA Department of Health
Resources for maternal, child, family and community health.

Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center
Information and support for Native American women, including chemical dependency programs, library, training, and employment opportunities.

Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
The only statewide source for training, information, resources and support for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.

Minnesota Visiting Nurses Association
Providing home health care and community health services to the Twin Cities Metro Area. MVNA serves individuals and families that are economically disadvantaged and at high risk for critical social and health issues.

North Point Health and Wellness Center
A multi-specialty medical, dental and mental health center and human service agency located in North Minneapolis.

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PACER Center
Provides resources and supports to the whole family and to families with special needs.  

Pillsbury United Communities
A nonprofit organization providing a host of services and supports working to create choice, change and connection for people from all walks of life.

Reuben Lindh Family Services
Provides a comprehensive network of educational and support services for children from early childhood through high school graduation who live in extreme poverty and family dysfunction.  

Screen at 3 - Minneapolis Public Schools Early Childhood Screening
Free, developmental screening.  

Tubman
Helps women, children, and families struggling with relationship violence, substance abuse, and mental health issues. Tubman provides safe shelter, legal advocacy, and counseling services across the Twin Cities.  

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Way to Grow
Providing home visits and extensive preschool center programming to ensure all children reach their fullest potential in life.  

Washburn Center for Children
A community mental health center focused on children’s mental health helping children with social, emotional and behavioral problems and their families.