Since 2006
- Neighborhood Leadership
- Social Connectedness
- Systems-level Change
Who We Are
Growing Up Healthy envisions a Rice County in which diverse populations are connected to each other and are active participants in creating a community where all families thrive. We work with partner organizations and Latinx and immigrant families to transform communities through cultivating neighborhood leadership, fostering social connectedness, and collectively advocating for systems-level change.
What We Do
We help families with young children connect with early learning opportunities.
We work alongside community members to host neighborhood gatherings to encourage community connections.
We collaborate with numerous community partners to make sure systems are working for all kids and families.
Growing Up Healthy
By the Numbers
520+
Faribault and Northfield area children birth-5 served by Early Childhood Navigators since July 2018
525+
Faribault and Northfield area community members served since March 2020, the start of the pandemic
450+
winterization kits distributed to mobile home residents in November 2020. Kits included insulation and materials to weatherize homes and improve energy efficiency
50+
Spanish-speaking parents/caregivers participated in advocacy training and community organizing activities since fall 2020
Proud to be an HCI-supported program and a flagship program of Northfield Promise and Faribault Cradle2Career
Growing Up Healthy is grateful for financial support from the following partners:
