Program Details
St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services
Teen Parent Assistance
Helps prepare young parents with classes or other educational programs and support
Description
Parenting education program that works with parenting and pregnant youth to help them succeed.
Education for teen parents can include classes, workshops or alternative learning settings.
Additional Information
The Minor Parent Program (MPP) provides services to pregnant or parenting minors in making appropriate plans for themselves and their children.
Primary issues of concern addressed by the service include:
- The parent's continued school attendance
- Safe and supportive living arrangements for the parent and child
- The parent's decision regarding parenting or placement for adoption
- Parenting skill development
- Child care
- Child support
- Information about financial assistance programs
- Access to health care and other needed services
- Planning for self-sufficiency
The goal of the program is to assist young parents, who face extra parenting challenges, in providing a healthy start in life for their children.
Features
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Area Served by County
- St. Louis County
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Specialization
- Family
- Teen parent
Application Instructions
Referrals may be made by the extended family, public health nurses and other community professionals.
Location
320 W 2nd St, Ste 101, Duluth, MN, 55802
Area Served
St. Louis County
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 800-450-9777
- Main: 218-725-5212
Websites
Other Services at this Location
- Apply for Waiver Programs Accepts applications for Medical Assistance/Medicaid waiver programs
- Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Coordinators connect individuals to well-child care and screenings for eligible newborns, children and young adults
- Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing The local county office that oversees licenses for child foster care. Foster care is a temporary safe family home for children who have been placed by a court order or a voluntary placement agreement.
- Child Support Services (CSS) The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families Child Support Division and county child support agencies work with both parents to establish and enforce child support court orders.
- County Programs for Families Apply for county programs that provide financial assistance and supportive resources to families
- County Programs for Food Support Apply for county programs that help pay for food
- County Programs for Income Assistance Apply for county programs that help pay for basic needs
- County Programs for People with Disabilities Apply for county programs that serve people with disabilities
- Family Home Visiting Expectant parents and parents or caregivers of young children can receive in-home support including education on pregnancy topics, parenting skills and connections to community resources.
- Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Short-term help for low-income families, youth and single adults who are homeless or are about to become homeless
- Follow Along Program Program that supports families with young children in learning, growing and connecting to supports and services as needed.
- Mental Health Case Management Helps people of all ages with mental illness get services they need
- Parenting Support - NorthStar Families Education and support for parents, or soon to be parents
- Public Health Clinic Public health departments offer screenings, health education and wellness services
Last Update
12/18/2025