Children's Hospital Association Community Connect: Growing Support for All Families Community Connect is a vital part of Children’s Minnesota’s mission to be every family’s essential partner in raising healthier children. Children’s Hospital Association is proud to be a founding supporter. Resource Navigators connect families to existing community resources, including food, transportation services, legal assistance, housing support, early childhood education programs, employment search assistance and much more. Donor support for CHA ensures Community Connect can keep helping families meet their basic needs. CHA’s funding is a vital part of Community Connect’s ability to continue operating in St. Paul,” Jessica Block, manager for Community Connect, explains. “As a program funded solely by generous donors, Community Connect relies on philanthropy to continue serving patient families. That’s why CHA’s partnership is critically important now. Supporting Families through COVID Because of COVID-19, the Community Connect Resource Navigators continue to see families experiencing vastly increased needs. From school closures to job losses to accessing food and medical services, the Resource Navigators have been a critical lifeline to support families with referrals and resources. Here is one family’s story as an example: A single mother of two was screened at the clinic and referred to Community Connect. When the Resource Navigator called, she expressed relief to have someone reaching out to help. Mom explained that she was not receiving enough formula from WIC for her growing baby and was struggling to afford diapers. She also shared that she wanted to get her GED, but needed to find an online option so she could take the courses from home and not have to find childcare. One week after discussing what resources might work best, the Resource Navigator checked in and confirmed that Mom found everything she needed. The free diapers and formula were available at an organization close to home and she was registered for online GED classes that would be starting soon. At the end of the call Mom expressed her gratitude: “Thank you for the resources! You have really helped my family and I really appreciate it.” When you give to Children’s Hospital Association, you help grow programs and make stories like this possible. Donate to Children’s Hospital Association today. Share this story Twitter icon Our Caring Community Give to Grow: Music Therapy Music therapy has been supported by Children’s Hospital Association for 14 years. Those donor-funded grants have helped the team expand music therapists to engage with babies in the NICU, launch specialized programs, and reach even more kids at Children’s Minnesota with the power of music. That impact resonates through the hospital. Last year, 3,723 kids received … Continued Read More Introducing Give to Grow Support for Children’s Hospital Association made a difference in the lives of 25,000 kids last year. That’s why we’re excited to introduce you to the Give to Grow Campaign, an initiative created for our donors that’s filled with stories that will give you all the feels and brighten your day! This month, we want to … Continued Read More Contribute to CHA for any occasion. Donate in Someone’s Honor For a birthday, anniversary, to express sympathy or to wish someone a speedy recovery. Make a Tribute Gift Help children a little bit each month. Be a Sustaining Supporter Contribute in any dollar amount on a monthly basis and create change. Give Back Monthly In 2020, you've inspired us to do more. Help us build innovative, inclusive, and integral health care programs at Children's Minnesota. DONATE Get in Touch CHA is a 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization 347 North Smith Ave., Suite 501 St. Paul, MN 55102 Phone: 651-220-6146 Email: infocha@childrensmn.org Get Involved Explore Programs Learn about CHA Attend an Event Join a Guild Read Stories Donate Search Board & Staff Page Stay connected All fields required*