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
(320)406-1600
Voice
Email[email protected]
Interpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
Call for appointment
Fees
Scholarships; sliding fee scale
Service area
MN
Other Information
Program Fees
- Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee
Payment Options
- Medical Assistance
- 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
- 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.