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Therapy with Caregiver and Child - Ellison Center

600 25th Avenue South, Suite 102, Saint Cloud, MN 56301

Eligibility

Open to all caregivers and their children

Required documents

Vary

Hours

8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

Call for appointment

Fees

Scholarships; sliding fee scale

Service area

MN

Other Information

Payment Options

Medical Assistance

Program Fees

Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee

Description

- Families are met where they're located, and caregivers and children are supported in development and relationship satisfaction - Play-based approaches are used to increase joy, nurturing, structure, communication, and engagement while addressing traumatic experiences - Staff consult with the child's teacher or child care providers, medical providers, and other family support services that might be in place - Through a relational approach, staff build on the capabilities of the caregiver by addressing underlying causes and not just treating symptoms Benefits: - Builds the adult's confidence in caring for their child - Helps children learn to express themselves in safe ways - Nurtures the parent and child to better understand each other - Supports children and families in talking about difficult or scary things, and teaches skills to help the family feel safe again - Supports families to reunite after separations

Last Assured

12/30/2025

Providing organization

Ellison Center

Provides infant and early childhood mental health services to families with young children. Also offers parent education group sessions, caregiver support, and therapy services to older children and adults.