Parent Mentor Program - Minnesota One-Stop for Communities

Provides support for parents involved in the child protection system by helping them navigate their way through a challenging process. The goal is to support parents through reunification or the best possible outcome with their children.

• Navigating the Process: Informing parents on what to expect and attending court dates and meetings with them
• Navigating the Case Plan: Making sure the parent has a voice
• Connecting Parents with Resources: Helping parents access community services
• Coaching on Parenting Strategies: Sharing tips and insights on how to protect the child's well-being
• Offering an Empathetic Ear: Listens, supports, plans, and problem solves with parents

In addition to aiding parents through the legal process, Parent Mentors help families establish healthy environments for their children by using protective factors:

• Concrete support for parents
• Knowledge of parenting and of child and youth development
• Parental resilience
• Social and emotional competence of children
• Social connections

08/28/2025