The Becoming Program provides young women resources and information on how to stay healthy throughout a pregnancy and prepare for parenting or adoption. Home visits are provided by a certified public health nurse / registered nurse & certified lactation counselor.
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. Whether you are pregnant or already a parent, you can join the program!
Benefits of being in the Becoming Program
- Convenient nurse visits
- Lower risk of premature birth
- Building skills to increase confidence in parenting abilities
- Lactation / feeding support
- Early screening for depression and other mental health concerns
- Increased bonding between you and your baby
- Items for you and your child
- The Becoming Program is free
Connecting you with Resources
- Choosing a prenatal health care provider
- Finding housing
- Applying for WIC (Women, Infants & Children)
- Help applying for medical insurance through MNsure
- Early Childhood Family Education or finding childbirth preparation classes
- Finding childbirth, parenting, lactation, or Early Childhood Family Education classes
- Getting transportation for appointments
- Counseling for stress, anxiety, or depression
Case managers can help pregnant or parenting young people and their families stay healthy throughout the pregnancy and beyond.
As a part of this program, individuals will learn about what the “next steps” are for their personal situation. Case managers will help participants plan for the future, whether that be completing school, job training, family planning, etc.
Participants will learn about medical insurance and financial resources. In addition, they will receive help finding services like prenatal or well-baby care, child care assistance, dental, mental health, crisis or chemical abuse counseling, and help with preparing for labor and delivery.
The program also teaches participants about taking care of babies and young children. Learn about breastfeeding, starting solids, sleeping, growth and development, and more.
Our goal is to help young people become the parents they want to be!
Still not sure?
Becoming Program Case Managers are licensed nurses. They have experience working with young people and their families. They listen to their clients’ needs and provide information and education in a non-judgmental and friendly way.
Case managers can meet clients in their homes, at school, in our clinic or at another location. Whether the young person is pregnant, has an adoption plan, or is parenting a young child, the becoming program can be a great resource and support.