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Minor Parent Services assist the pregnant and/or parenting minor parent (under age 18) to create a plan for the parent and the child to ensure their safety and well-being.  This program helps connect the minor parent to appropriate resources.

Eligibility

  • Teens under the age of 18 and in their third trimester or pregnancy

  • Teens under the age of 18 and already parenting

  • Teen mothers who have been identified on the 72 hour birth report (per MN Statute)

Services

Outreach assistance to pregnant or parenting teens for service/resource referrals.

Samples of outreach assistance are:

  • Counseling
  • Financial and Medical Assistance
  • Housing and child care options
  • Paternity or Child Support services
  • Resource referrals to appropriate agencies to assist with decision making

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