Child Care

• Child Care Assistance Program – Children must be U.S. citizen but parents only need residence card; parents must work at least 20 hours per week (or 10 hours plus school)

New Parents

• Karen Healthy Families America, Parenting Support Project (Ramsey County) – In-home visiting for pregnant women, fathers or families with child 3 months or younger, contact Ma Her, Program Manager (651) 266-1562
• WIC – County food assistance for pregnant women and newborn mothers
• Baby Talks (Neighborhood House) – maternal well-being and home visitation program tailored to support the needs of Karen mothers during and after pregnancy

School/Child Education Resources

• School District Finder – use this as a tool for finding which school district to enroll your children in

Children’s Health

• Children’s Health Guide: Newborn to Preteens – Educational resource to learning about children’s well-being by learning how their bodies grow, what diseases or disorders to look out for and how to identify risky products.