Becoming Program- for Pregnant and Parenting Teens
The Becoming Program provides young women information on how to stay healthy throughout a pregnancy and prepare for parenting or adoption. This program is available for individuals ages 12-26 who live in Carver, Scott, or Western Hennepin county and is a free program offered by myHealth. For more information: https://myhealthmn.org/becoming-program/
Between Us & Aqua Para Ti
Are you a teen or young adult looking for confidential care in a non-judgmental environment? For pregnancy tests, family planning, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment – anything sexual health related. We can bill your insurance, or cover it for free if you need it to be private. You can bring your parents or come alone. For more information, please see “ways to make an appointment” on Hennepin Healthcare website.
Bright Beginnings Youth Parent Program (Family Wise)
Family Wise’s Youth Parent Program offers a program for pregnant and new parents ages 12-21. Support, education and mentoring available. Free to participants. Email Questions and Referrals to their Parent Support Services Manager or call 612.617.0193.
Gloria’s Place
Gloria’s Place is the only emergency shelter in the state of Minnesota specifically for unaccompanied, homeless parenting youth and their children. Gloria’s Place provides emergency shelter, food and clothing for up to six homeless unaccompanied youth (ages 15-17), and their children (ages 0-3) as well as much-needed supportive, wraparound services. Located in Minneapolis. Ph. 612-230-6601
Marlene’s Place
Site-based transitional housing and case management program in Hennepin County for homeless, pregnant/parenting teens (ages 16-20) and their children (ages 0-3). For more information call 612-230-6601 or email marlenesplace@bridgeforyouth.org
Parent Education Groups – Family Wise
For pregnant and parenting youth and young adults the opportunity to increase parenting skills, social skills, independent living skills and pregnancy prevention as well as awareness of physical, chemical and mental health. Groups are open and tailored to the location they serve in terms of number of sessions and focus. Free to parents under age 24; $20 per group for parents 25 years or older. 612.877.7830 or bseidel@familywiseservices.org for more information.
TeenHOPE (Hennepin County Residents)
TeenHOPE provides Public Health Nursing case management to parents under the age of 20 who live in Hennepin County, do not have a high school diploma or GED, are currently enrolled in MFIP OR Non-MFIP parents who are 17 years old or younger or under 19 and have an infant younger than 6 months of age. Provides support, parent education, future planning and much more. Contact 612-617-4600 ext. 2.
Way to Grow Dream Tracks – Minneapolis
Dream Tracks Teen Parenting Program helps educate and prepare them for a successful life. By reducing the number of additional pregnancies, and motivating teen parents to complete their education, we’re helping increase their chances of obtaining a livable income and breaking the cycle of poverty. They offer child education and future planning. Agencies may refer a family to us by completing the form and returning it to us via fax (612-874-4757) or email (wtg@mplswaytogrow.org). Please call us at 612-874-4740 with any questions.
Young Parent Program (Faribault)
Pregnant and parenting class for teens and young adults, free. Wed. 3:15-4:30 pm. McKinley Early Childhood Center, Faribault. Free childcare available. Call Rice Co. Public Health, 507-332-6111