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Policy Research and Resources Shared Hope International proactively supports the legislative, law enforcement, and social services communities with timely and effective reports, studies, surveys and exemplary legislation aimed at eradicating human trafficking...

Across Minnesota, hardworking families are being pushed to the financial brink. ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) is everywhere -- caring for your children, delivering packages, ringing up groceries -- yet struggling to afford life's basics. ...

We are leading the movement to end child sex trafficking in the US and we need you to join the cause! No matter who you are, or how much time you have, you can get involved. Educate yourself on the issue, join our advocacy campaigns or volunteer! Every action ...

Shared Hope International provides business mentorship, financial support and technical assistance to local organizations around the world to support the development of programs that offer holistic, long-term care to vulnerable and exploited women and children...

About The Augsburg Central Health Commons (ACHC) is the first health commons location started by Augsburg University’s Department of Nursing in 1992. The ACHC is made possible due to an ongoing partnership with Central Lutheran Church in downtown Minneapolis....

Medically reviewed by: Sarah Logan, MD What Are Congenital Cataracts? A cataract is any clouding or opacity of the lens of an eye. Congenital means that it happens before birth or during a baby's first year of life. A baby with congenital cataracts has cloud...

Website: https://www.theliftgarage.org/about/  About The Mission of The Lift is Simple Repair Cars. But, It’s Much More Than That The Lift Garage is an affordable, non-profit auto repair service for all Minnesotans who meet the 150% Federal Poverty Guideli...

Website: https://recovery.bike/  We sell bicycles that empower our neighbors, activate public spaces, and reduce the costs of traffic.We're great at getting new riders on bikes! We sell used bikes, new and used e-bikes and parts, and we provide repair servi...

Website: https://www.ccstcloud.org/about/about-us  Catholic Charities is a nonprofit organization that advances the charitable and social mission of the Diocese of St. Cloud. Catholic Charities serves people across the heart of Central Minnesota with more ...

Medically reviewed by: Anthony W. Gannon, MD What Is the Thyroid? The thyroid is a small gland below the skin and muscles at the front of the neck, at the spot where a bow tie would rest. It is soft, brownish red, and weighs less than an ounce. Its two halv...

Website: https://diversionsolutions.net/ About Diversion Solutions provides innovative programs for the criminal justice system that enable offenders of criminal law to avoid criminal charges and/or a criminal record.  Our purpose is to offer relief to yo...

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph In children, COVID-19 can be a mild illness, and sometimes they have no symptoms at all. But some babies and children have gotten very sick from the virus, sometimes weeks after becoming infected. Some children ha...

Medically reviewed by: Brian C. Kellogg, MD What Is Craniosynostosis? Craniosynostosis is when one or more seams between bones in a child's skull close too soon. When this happens, the skull can't grow properly, and develops a different shape. What Happens ...

Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD New parents spend a lot of time changing diapers - babies may use 10 diapers a day or more! Diaper changing might seem complicated at first. But with a little practice, you'll find that keeping your baby clean and dr...

Website: https://www.hennepin.us/  Health Care Assistance Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) provide health care coverage to eligible families with children, adults, people with disabilities and seniors. Apply for health care assistance Most people ca...

Website: https://www.hennepin.us/residents/human-services/food-assistance  Food assistance The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps people with low income to buy the food they need for sound nutrition and well-balanced meals. The program is...

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Erythema toxicum (air-uh-THEE-muh TOK-sih-kum) is a common skin rash that many healthy newborns get. It usually appears in the first few days after birth and fades within a week. The rash can be on the baby's face, ch...

Medically reviewed by: Loren Berman, MD What Is a Fetal Abdominal Cyst? A fetal abdominal cyst is a bubble of fluid in a balloon-like bag in an unborn baby's belly. What Happens With a Fetal Abdominal Cyst? A fetus can have one abdominal cyst, or more. In...

Medically reviewed by: Loren Berman, MD What Is a Fetal Lung Mass? A fetal lung mass is a lump that grows inside or next to an unborn baby's lung. What Happens With a Fetal Lung Mass? When an unborn baby's lungs form during pregnancy, they grow in parts ca...

Website: https://www.hennepin.us/residents/human-services/cash-assistance  Cash assistance Hennepin County offers programs to supplement families' and individuals' incomes. The type of assistance people receive depends on their life circumstances, family siz...