MA OFFERED BYMinneapolis American Indian Center
Child Care County Nonprofit

MAIC Bright Beginnings

Intensive case management for Native American pregnant women or new mothers who are experiencing or at risk of substance abuse. Weekly group meetings with parenting and cultural education. Provides newborn supplies, transportation to medical and other appointments, and coordination with Hennepin County on a safety plan to support keeping newborns safely at home. Addresses the intersection of substance use, pregnancy, and cultural connection.

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Who qualifies

IHS-Eligible

Native American pregnant women or recent mothers who are experiencing or at risk of substance abuse. Based in Hennepin County. (Source: maicnet.org/family-services/)

How to apply

PhoneEmailIn-Person

Contact Ruth Mestas at (612) 418-0135 or rmestas@maicnet.org. Also contact Charleen Day-Castro: cdaycastro@maicnet.org. Self-referral, social worker, school, county worker, or community agency referrals accepted.

Where it's available

Hennepin County, Minneapolis metro. Pilot program in coordination with Hennepin County.

1530 East Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55404

Get in touch

Phone(612) 418-0135 Websitewww.maicnet.org/family-services Emailrmestas@maicnet.org
Office1530 East Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55404

Last verified against the official source on 2026-05-16.

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Minneapolis American Indian Center · CHILD CARE

MAIC Bright Beginnings

Intensive case management for Native American pregnant women or new mothers who are experiencing or at risk of substance abuse. Weekly group meetings with parenting and cultural education. Provides newborn supplies, transportation to medical and other appointments, and coordination with Hennepin County on a safety plan to support keeping newborns safely at home. Addresses the intersection of substance use, pregnancy, and cultural connection.

Who's eligible

IHS-Eligible

Native American pregnant women or recent mothers who are experiencing or at risk of substance abuse. Based in Hennepin County. (Source: maicnet.org/family-services/)

Where it's offered

County

Hennepin County, Minneapolis metro. Pilot program in coordination with Hennepin County.

Location:

1530 East Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55404

How to apply

Contact Ruth Mestas at (612) 418-0135 or rmestas@maicnet.org. Also contact Charleen Day-Castro: cdaycastro@maicnet.org. Self-referral, social worker, school, county worker, or community agency referrals accepted.

Phone Email In-Person

Contact

Phone: (612) 418-0135

Email: rmestas@maicnet.org

View program website

Last verified against the official source on 2026-05-16.