Catholic Charities provides support to you throughout your pregnancy. We can assistance in meeting the challenges of becoming a new parent. We support the right of each client to make their own decision concerning their future and that of their child. Our program helps birth parents to become self-sufficient, knowledgeable, responsible single parents through realistic planning for the future. Pregnancy workers are available to listen to you and try to help with what you need. This is your pregnancy and we will assist you to make the decisions that you feel are best for you.
Services offered
- Free pregnancy counseling
- Parenting planning and education
- Nurturing Healthy Families Educational Classes
Mankato Brochure (PDF)
Rochester Brochure (PDF)
Winona Brochure (PDF)
Worthington Brochure (PDF) - Education and vocational planning
- Relationship issues
- Family issues
- Daycare planning
- Budgeting
- Short term foster care placement
- Mother and Child Assistance Fund
Referrals can be made for:
- Free pregnancy test
- Prenatal care
- Medical assistance
- Financial assistance
- Housing assistance
- Legal assistance
Catholic Charities has birthparent staff in Winona, Rochester, Austin, Albert Lea, Owatonna, Mankato and Worthington to assist you during your pregnancy.
Funded in part by the Positive Alternatives Grant, Minnesota Department of Health.
