Child and Teen Checkups
(651) 201-3734

Child and Teen Checkups (CTC) is Minnesota's Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) program.  It is designed to provide comprehensive prevention and early intervention for children and youth at risk, from birth until age 21.  CTC helps families on Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare obtain preventive health care and follow-up.  CTC also helps make appointments, arranges for rides, finds a clinic that will best serve the client, and helps connect the family with other services. 

Low-Cost Health Care Directory

For families who do not qualify for public health coverage programs, this directory provides low-cost health care options. Services are listed by county.

Dental Care Resources

Use this directory to locate free, reduced cost and sliding-scale dental services in the Twin Cities area and Rochester.

Prescription Drug Resources

Many prescription drug manufacturers offer help to people who cannot pay for their medications. Some programs are only for people with low income; in which case, prescriptions may be provided at no cost. Other programs offer discounts on prescriptions for qualified individuals.

Way to Grow
612-874-4740

Way to Grow (WTG) is a citywide school readiness program that seeks to assist families and children (newborn to six years old) through a community driven approach that builds on family strengths and the natural support systems within each community. WTG connects families with services and resources available in their community and encourages prevention and early intervention services. Family Resource Workers establish supportive relationships with families, help identify family strengths, make referrals and facilitate access to any needed services such as preventive health care, parent education, child care and resources to meet basic needs. Additionally, each Way to Grow site also makes hundreds of referrals per year for families seeking information only.