Children and teens programs designed to be meaningful and fun, most at little or no cost. Programs include: Early Childhood: Provides activities and programs including arts, creative play, outdoor exploration, discovery, and hands-on activities. Many recreation-based, preschool-age programs that will engage and stimulate children's intellectual curiosity while imparting social skills, setting the foundation for a successful transition into Kindergarten. School-age Childcare: Rec Plus provides school-age childcare for children in grades K-6 at neighborhood recreation centers. Rec Plus operates before and after school, on school release days and during the summer, depending on recreation center. Activities include games and sports, arts and crafts, homework help, field trips and nutritious snacks. Must register at Rec Plus location (no online registration). Please contact the recreation center for availability. Teen Programs: - ?Youthline Outreach Mentorship engages youth ages 12-17 in positive leadership experiences and recreational activities while connecting them to adult mentors in the parks. - Teen Teamworks is a summer employment and educational program for youth ages 14-18. - Nite Owlz provides extended teen programming at various recreation centers from 8-11 pm on Friday and Saturday nights. Activities may include open gym, cooking, computer labs and more. - IDEAWERKS is for youth ages 12-18 to learn multimedia production; record audio and video information on a digital media workstation; study music basics and computer software to create music tracks and videos; and produce and record individual multimedia projects. - Village Parks is a unique cultural, linguistic diversity and leadership program for youth ages 14-18. - Sports Leagues: Learn new skills and friendships in a fun and safe environment guided by knowledgeable and supportive coaches. - Pop-Up Parks burst with music, art, games, crafts, books, dance and more, and "pop-up" in neighborhoods throughout Minneapolis. - Youth Advisory Council is a select group of youth leaders to guide and influence recreation programs, youth employment and athletic decisions. Camps: Provides youth sport camps, day camps and specialty camps School Release Day Activities: During Minneapolis Public School's release days children can enjoy a variety of indoor activities, outdoor adventure, field trips and camps Free Meals: Recreation Centers throughout the Minneapolis park system offer free meals year-round to youth ages 18 and younger. Times and types of meals served (breakfast, lunch, snack or dinner) vary by site and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Select sites serve reduced-waste meals, focusing on reducing both food and packaging waste.

- Provides referrals to openings, helps in applying for employment, services for job seekers and employers, classes on various aspects of job searches, and resources for special groups. Specific assistance includes resume assistance, interviewing skill development, employment counseling, software classes, and computers with Internet access to help find jobs. Available at Minnesota CareerForce Locations throughout the state. Specific services may vary by location. Some locations have specialized services for youth and young adults (ages 14 - 24) and older adults (age 55 and older). - Networking groups for those looking for work available at some CareerForce Locations. Call or visit website for times and locations.

MHS provides comprehensive psychological assessment for children, adolescents, and adults to improve case conceptualization, solidify a diagnosis, and create personalized treatment recommendations.

Provides free or low cost health care, dental care, eye care, mental health care, immunizations, and assistance applying for health insurance.

Provides activities after school and weekends including advocacy and mentoring

Education for Low Income Refugees, Immigrants, and Juveniles: Seeks to clarify what constitutes illegal behavior in the United States and how to avoid criminal behavior when dealing with law enforcement. The education program for juveniles focuses on helping juvenile persons avoid illegal behavior and encourage positive interaction with law enforcement. NJC partners with schools and other human service programs to help low income juveniles of color increase their knowledge of their rights and responsibilities and how to avoid criminal behavior. Expungements: Program seeks to assist persons with a prior criminal record in getting that record sealed by the court through its expungement process; serves Ramsey County residents only Internal Affairs Complaints: Assists people who believe they have been unfairly targeted or mistreated by law enforcement with filing a complaint with law enforcement's Internal Affairs Division for investigation of misconduct Legal Representation and Advice: provides assistance to disadvantaged and undeserved persons who face criminal charges and need legal representation or advice to obtain the best possible outcome. The project seeks to serve populations who are targeted by law enforcement and not always treated equally under the law. Many of the clients represented also face immigration consequences because defendants increasingly are refugees or immigrants with charges against them that could result in deportation proceedings. Staff look beyond the immediate legal problems, helping to arrange such services as chemical dependency or mental health treatment. Bilingual, bi-cultural community advocates fill paralegal and research needs, serve as liaisons between clients and the court system, and help educate clients to avoid future problems.

Provides therapeutic, residential care treatment program for adolescents whose sex is assigned as female who are experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges. This intensive, supportive environment is typically appropriate for children and adolescents that have tried outpatient services and are unable to be supported at home or in their community due to their mental health needs. Services may include: - Aftercare services - Individual and group DBT therapy and DBT skills building - Intensive parenting and caregiver support -On-site registered nurse (during business hours) - Psychiatric assessment and ongoing medication management - Trauma-informed care approach

Provides comprehensive and specialty medical care exclusively for infants, adolescents, children, and young adults. - Primary care including well child check-ups and sick care, immunizations, treatment for common illnesses, behavior and nutrition, and preventative care - Specialty care - Nurse Triage Phone Line, virtual care, and walk-in care

Free at Last is for youth ages 16 - 21 years. The program focuses on teaching independent living skills through experiential education, teamwork, and individual counseling. Participants attend weekly group meetings, take part in community service projects and attend outdoor challenge activities. Eligible youth may also be assisted with housing needs when they have exited care.

Finlayson Elementary 2159 Highway 18, Finlayson, MN 55735 PO Box 180 (320)233-7611 Hinckley Elementary 111 Blair Avenue South, Hinckley, MN 55037 (320)384-6443 Hinckley-Finlayson Highschool 201 Main Street East, Hinckley, MN 55037 PO Box 308 (320)384-6132 Empower Learning Center 206 Main Street East, Hinckley, MN 55037 PO Box 61 (320)384-6135 [email protected] Pine County Transition Program (320)384-6132 ext 2003

Provides young people access to activities offered in the community through financial need-based scholarships and loan of new or gently used athletic equipment, musical instruments, or other necessary items. Assistance is available to qualifying youth for: - 4-H - Afton Alps/SOS Outreach (skiing or snowboarding) - Applewood Junior Golf League - Ashland Productions - Belle Ballet - Boy Scouts of America - Curio Dance and School - Dayspring Suzuki Studio (string instrument lessons) - District 834 Community Education classes - Girl Scouts of the USA - Hidden Pines Ranch summer day camp - MN 7 on 7 Passing League (touch football) - Oak Glen Junior Golf League - Off the Wall Studio - Saint Croix Rec Center's learn-to-skate and hockey start-up classes - Saint Croix Valley Athletic Association - School sports teams and music programs - Stillwater Area Baseball Association - Stillwater Area Fastpitch Association - SAHS Pony Activity Center student memberships - Stillwater Area Lacrosse Association - Stillwater Boys' Traveling Basketball - Stillwaer Country Club junior golf lesson program - Stillwater Elks' summer overnight camp - Stillwater Girls' Traveling Basketball - Stillwater Swim Club - StoryArk - Warner Nature Center

- Provides referrals to openings, helps in applying for employment, services for job seekers and employers, classes on various aspects of job searches, and resources for special groups. Specific assistance includes resume assistance, interviewing skill development, employment counseling, software classes, and computers with Internet access to help find jobs. Available at Minnesota CareerForce Locations throughout the state. Specific services may vary by location. Some locations have specialized services for youth and young adults (ages 14 - 24) and older adults (age 55 and older). - Networking groups for those looking for work available at some CareerForce Locations. Call or visit website for times and locations.

- Provides referrals to openings, helps in applying for employment, services for job seekers and employers, classes on various aspects of job searches, and resources for special groups. Specific assistance includes resume assistance, interviewing skill development, employment counseling, software classes, and computers with Internet access to help find jobs. Available at Minnesota CareerForce Locations throughout the state. Specific services may vary by location. Some locations have specialized services for youth and young adults (ages 14 - 24) and older adults (age 55 and older). - Networking groups for those looking for work available at some CareerForce Locations. Call or visit website for times and locations.

- Theatre arts training (TAT), workshop training programs for youth 4 - 18 - Performing apprentice program: Post-high school theatre training - In-school residencies

Provides participants a chance to explore new ways to be healthy, physically and emotionally, through a variety of classes from cardio dance to soccer and basketball. Visit website for listings of latest classes offered.

- Outpatient Mental Health: Provides individual, couple or family therapy including transgender therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, art-based therapy, play-based therapy, Theraplay, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness - Multisystemic Therapy: Provides an intensive, evidence-based treatment for youth age 12 - 17 currently living at home and exhibiting high-risk behaviors that may result in out-of-home placement or school expulsion. Referral from the Hennepin County Community Connections and Rehabilitation only. - Transgender Mental Health: Provides therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families regarding gender identity development - Diversity Social Work Advancement Program: Master's degree students provide low or no-cost, outpatient therapy services to underrepresented communities (BIPOC, new immigrants, refugees and LGBTQ+) for adults, adolescents, and children in individual, family, couple and group formats - School Linked Mental Health: Provides therapy for children and young adults up to age 21 at participating partner schools. Diagnostic assessments and treatment plans address issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, PTSD, Autism, and behavioral difficulties such as adjusting to life changes, academic struggles or a lack of motivation, peer-related issues such as bullying or establishing positive social skills. Note: Telehealth services available

One-to-one live homework help from online tutors: - Foreign language center - Help with in-depth questions - Live skills building - Practice test center - Writing lab

Provide diversified programs including: - Senior citizen Forever Fifty club - Social services, youth programs including teen recreation center with pool, foosball, air hockey, table games, homework time, etc.; musical programs, and volunteer opportunities such as hospital and nursing home visitation - Spiritual counseling

Responds to emergency mental health situations in schools for groups or individual students. Situations include death, suicide, or other instances when a youth has an immediate crisis need for a counselor.

- Provides referrals to openings, helps in applying for employment, services for job seekers and employers, classes on various aspects of job searches, and resources for special groups. Specific assistance includes resume assistance, interviewing skill development, employment counseling, software classes, and computers with Internet access to help find jobs. Available at Minnesota CareerForce Locations throughout the state. Specific services may vary by location. Some locations have specialized services for youth and young adults (ages 14 - 24) and older adults (age 55 and older). - Networking groups for those looking for work available at some CareerForce Locations. Call or visit website for times and locations.

- Provides referrals to openings, helps in applying for employment, services for job seekers and employers, classes on various aspects of job searches, and resources for special groups. Specific assistance includes resume assistance, interviewing skill development, employment counseling, software classes, and computers with Internet access to help find jobs. Available at Minnesota CareerForce Locations throughout the state. Specific services may vary by location. Some locations have specialized services for youth and young adults (ages 14 - 24) and older adults (age 55 and older). - Networking groups for those looking for work available at some CareerForce Locations. Call or visit website for times and locations.

- Provides referrals to openings, helps in applying for employment, services for job seekers and employers, classes on various aspects of job searches, and resources for special groups. Specific assistance includes resume assistance, interviewing skill development, employment counseling, software classes, and computers with Internet access to help find jobs. Available at Minnesota CareerForce Locations throughout the state. Specific services may vary by location. Some locations have specialized services for youth and young adults (ages 14 - 24) and older adults (age 55 and older). - Networking groups for those looking for work available at some CareerForce Locations. Call or visit website for times and locations.

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

- Provides foster care for mentally ill of either gender - Capacity of 3 - 2 Dogs - Smoking outside - Provider has 3 children - Dual Child Foster Care/Adult Foster Care License

Provides clothing, school supplies and hygiene items