Services that support expecting and pregnant families prepare for a new baby.

Description

Supportive services for expectant families typically include:

• Birthing and parenting classes
• New baby education
• Nutrition education
• Lactation and breastfeeding support
• Access to basic needs (diapers, car seats, baby clothing, formula)
• Referrals to community services

Additional Information

The Becoming Program provides young women information on how to stay healthy throughout a pregnancy and prepare for parenting or adoption

This program provides:

• Prenatal, postnatal, and parenting education
• Nurse visits at the clinic, home, school or other site
• Individual case management
• Building skills to increase confidence in parenting abilities
• Childbirth preparation education
• Early screening for depression and other mental health issues
• Increased bonding between you and your baby
• Gifts for you and your baby

Features

• Area Served by County
  • Carver County
  • Hennepin County
  • Scott County

• Payment
  • Free / no cost to eligible clients

Eligibility

The Becoming program is for pregnant and parenting teens and young adults ages 12 - 26

Fee

Free