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Provides school-based resources and social services for families and students at Minneapolis Public Schools, including: Health Related Services:

• Assistance applying for medical assistance and emergency medical assistance
• Assistance applying for assured access and other sliding fee programs
• Help getting needed immunizations and physicals
• Help navigate the medical system for assessments and chronic disease care
• Help with eye glasses vouchers

Mental Health Services:

• Build collaborations to bring community providers into school buildings for group and individual mental health services

??- Help connect families with community-based mental health providers

• Help families navigate medical systems for assessments
• On-site mental health clinic run by Mental Health Collective

Community Resources:

• Connect families with basic need resources including: housing, furniture, household items, food, clothes, etc.
• Connect families with job search tutorials, after-school education programs, community-based tutoring programs, school registration and summer programs, etc.

Provides a therapeutic, relationship centered preschool day treatment setting for young children with emotional or behavioral challenges. The program uses a trauma informed approach based on the Developmental Repair Model and focuses on supporting children through consistent routines, structured activities, and collaborative work with families. The day treatment program includes the following model:

• Children participate in a small classroom with up to seven peers and three to four mental health staff. The daily schedule mirrors a typical preschool setting and includes planned activities, play, and social time that promote emotional, social, and relational skills. Some classrooms also offer embedded services such as speech therapy and occupational therapy.

• Families take part in regular skills building sessions and therapy to support their child's progress across home and community settings. Staff can assist families in understanding insurance and funding options, and medical transportation may be available for those with state funded insurance.

• Promotes healthy development by identifying emotional, social, and developmental needs, providing supported opportunities to practice new skills, and strengthening parent child relationships.

Supports families by coordinating services across various agencies, including schools, healthcare, mental health providers, and social services. Improves access to resources, promotes early intervention, and fosters a responsive and culturally sensitive support network for children, youth, and families, particularly those dealing with mental health challenges. Acts as a connector, helping families navigate and access existing services rather than providing direct care.

Provides students, families, and community members with access to information and support from community agencies addressing basic needs such as food, clothing, energy assistance, shelter, and healthcare. The resource rooms maintain limited supplies of clothing, personal household items, and food for immediate access. They accept donations of winter gear (coats, gloves, mittens, hats, scarves), sweatpants, socks, t-shirts, and gift cards (Visa, Target, Walmart, gas, Cub Foods, etc.).

Teen Parenting Education is designed to educate, guide and support pregnant and/or parenting youth ages 12 - 24. There is no cost to the participant. Participants receive:

• Group education
• Information about additional community resources
• Parent-child interaction
• Peer support

Provides a therapeutic, relationship centered preschool day treatment setting for young children with emotional or behavioral challenges. The program uses a trauma informed approach based on the Developmental Repair Model and focuses on supporting children through consistent routines, structured activities, and collaborative work with families. The day treatment program includes the following model:

• Children participate in a small classroom with up to seven peers and three to four mental health staff. The daily schedule mirrors a typical preschool setting and includes planned activities, play, and social time that promote emotional, social, and relational skills. Some classrooms also offer embedded services such as speech therapy and occupational therapy.

• Families take part in regular skills building sessions and therapy to support their child's progress across home and community settings. Staff can assist families in understanding insurance and funding options, and medical transportation may be available for those with state funded insurance.

• Promotes healthy development by identifying emotional, social, and developmental needs, providing supported opportunities to practice new skills, and strengthening parent child relationships.

Provides confidential services to support individuals, define a problem, and develop a plan to help resolve the issue. Issues may include challenges such as drug and alcohol abuse, gambling, family and adolescent concerns, financial or budgeting difficulties, and educational or literacy needs.

Family Centers assist with the following for families only:

• Free diapers and other basic needs when supplies are available

Provides community referrals for families only: ??- Bridging: Provides referrals to Bridging; Neighborhood House does not assist financially with appointment or delivery costs; appointment fee of $75 and delivery fee of $200

• College Bound: Assists with enrolling children in CollegeBound, a program dedicated to connecting families and their children to early childhood resources as well as financial education and tools to be financially healthy. For this program, children must be born on or after January 1, 2020

• My Very Own Bed (MVOB): Provides referrals for My Very Own Bed program. MVOB offers new twin beds for children ages 2-17 moving into stable housing. Includes, new beds, set of sheets, blankets, pillow, mattress pad, stuffed animal, and a book with each referral. Neighborhood House does not cover the costs related to this program; $55 for the first bed and $25 for every bed after.

• Parental Support Outreach Program (PSOP): Provides a voluntary service program in collaboration with Ramsey County that connects parents with extra resources to provide safety and security for their children. Families can be referred to a center through Ramsey County or self-referred, must meet program eligibility. Contact the Family Center for more information.

Offers support with emergency food and connections to other community resources in Apple Valley, Lakeville, Rosemount, Farmington, and Burnsville. Accepts donations of fresh produce, baby diapers and wipes, household and personal care items.

A place for connection to services, resources, information, and support. Collaborates with other partners to provide programs that may meet the mental health needs, parenting support, and help navigate resources. Services include:

• Arts and crafts activities for children and families

• Child support consultation

• Culturally-specific service navigation and language access for Latinx and Somali communities

• Early literacy and education programs

• Economic assistance navigation support includes application assistance

• Employment and training information consultation

• Financial literacy classes

• Health and wellness services and programs

• Housing consultation and providing affordable housing information

• Parenting skills, support, and mentorship

Social workers provide services to preserve Native American families and avoid children being placed out of the home. Services include:

• Case management

• Child protection services to protect Native American children

• Court system advocacy to assist counties serving Native American children who have been victims of abuse and/or neglect and assist the court in understanding the unique characteristic of Indian clients

• Crisis intervention

• Families First and Prevention Services: Short-term 4-6 weeks intensive crisis intervention and family education services to preserve Indian families. Provides parenting education, problem-solving skills, communication and negotiation skills, child development training, job-readiness training, and parenting classes

• Out of home placement supervision

• Stay Program: Support group for independent living skills development for youth ages 14 - 21 such as group education and recreational activities to learn about healthy lifestyles

• Referral services to local community social service agencies

Services for children, with a focus on enhancing the connection between young children and their caregivers

Single point of contact for individuals and families with a short-term challenge or need, connecting them to viable community resources to help improve household stability. Provides information on resources to help with housing and utilities, transportation, food and basic needs, health and medical, children's needs, employment, education, and more. Provides information on specific guidelines of local resources and assist callers in accessing them in the proper order, with the proper documentation, paperwork, or requirements.

Minor Parent Services assist the pregnant and/or parenting minor parent to create a plan for the parent and the child to ensure their safety and well-being. Services includes:

• Counseling

• Help applying for financial and medical assistance

• Housing and child care options

• Paternity or child support services

• Resource referrals to appropriate agencies to assist with decision making

Minor Parent Services assist the pregnant and/or parenting minor parent to create a plan for the parent and the child to ensure their safety and well-being. Services includes:

• Counseling

• Help applying for financial and medical assistance

• Housing and child care options

• Paternity or child support services

• Resource referrals to appropriate agencies to assist with decision making

Minor Parent Services assist the pregnant and/or parenting minor parent to create a plan for the parent and the child to ensure their safety and well-being. Services includes:

• Counseling

• Help applying for financial and medical assistance

• Housing and child care options

• Paternity or child support services

• Resource referrals to appropriate agencies to assist with decision making

A family therapist is assigned a limited caseload to work intensively with families in their homes. Family-based services include:

• Family resources

• Intensive in-home treatment

• Outpatient behavioral services

• Therapeutic foster care

Minor Parent Services assist the pregnant and/or parenting minor parent to create a plan for the parent and the child to ensure their safety and well-being. Services includes:

• Counseling

• Help applying for financial and medical assistance

• Housing and child care options

• Paternity or child support services

• Resource referrals to appropriate agencies to assist with decision making

A youth shelter that provides a safe environment to chemically-free children from newborn to 17 and a family resource center

Offers free weekly support groups for families with newborns. Parents can have their babies weighed and receive support from a lactation consultant, public health nurse, and ECFE parent educator.

Provides a family-centered space where caregivers can access help with basic needs such as housing, food, childcare, employment, transportation, and mental health supports, and also helps in navigating complex systems and community services. Offers activities and events, including:

• Diaper Club: provides a once-a-month event where individuals and families can pick up free diapers

• Drop-in therapy

• Economic Assistance Support: Meet with an Economic Assistance Program Navigator one-on-one

• Family camps

• Fun with First Steps: Crafts for caregivers and children

• Kinship Navigator Assistance:

• Learn, Grow, and Go parent support group

• Mental health and wellness support group

• Parenting Book Club

• Park Pals: Children and families can come together and play in the park

Visit the website for dates and times of activities and events https://www.mainstreetfamilyservices.org/events/

Minor Parent Services assist the pregnant and/or parenting minor parent to create a plan for the parent and the child to ensure their safety and well-being. Services includes:

• Counseling

• Help applying for financial and medical assistance

• Housing and child care options

• Paternity or child support services

• Resource referrals to appropriate agencies to assist with decision making

• New baby home visiting program

• Number of visits varies with each family

• Free Welcome Package

• Program offers information on:

• Bonding/attachment

• Feeding your baby

• Infant cues

• Sleep habits

• Immunizations

• Playing with baby

• Baby's development

• General baby care

Provides resources for families with children ages 5 and younger, including:

• Access to health care services

?- Family support ?- Legal assistance ?- Support groups