Provides info. for providers, communities, and consumers in Minnesota a comprehensive guide to use as they work to assure that the needs of mothers and children are addressed as Minnesota proceeds with health care reform. Chapters for specific services: perinatal health care; family planning; child health; adolescent health; and children with special health care needs. Each component includes: intro. of each population addressed, basic concepts, definitions, identified services, a health system goal and health status goal; describes the rights and responsibilities of consumers; and principles for the health system and public/private providers.