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Women's
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| A
place to remember Uplifting support materials and resources for those who have been touched by a crisis in pregnancy or the death of a baby |
Minnesota |
Toll-free
1-800-631-0973 |
| Assistance
for Am. Indian Women and Families To assist American Indian Women so they can enjoy a better quality of life for themselves and their families. |
2300
15th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 |
612-728-2000 information@miwrc.org |
| Chrysalis
- a center for women A safe, confidential place for women to share their feelings and concerns, explore creative ways to cope with their problems, and learn from one another. |
Minneapolis, MN | 612-871-0118 |
| CRISIS
CONNECTION 24-hour crisis and general counseling line, suicide prevention, domestic violence, child abuse, rape, incest, relationship issues, family problems, grief/loss, depression, drug use/abuse, gay/lesbian issues, HIV/AIDS-related issues. |
612-379-6363 | |
| Fairview
Birth to Family Education Classes Classes and Support Groups for pregnancy including: baby talk nights, birth and parenting preparation, teen birth prep, refresher childbirth prep, cpr, breastfeeding, expectant fathers, infant massage and more. |
612-672-7272 | |
Hope Village A home in north Minneapolis for women to stay a night or up to one year. A safe place to heal and find help and hope. |
Minneapolis | Director: Pat Watkins 612-721-9415 x 116 |
| Lakeview Hospital Pregnancy / Birth Classes Stillwater | 927
W. Churchill Street Stillwater, MN 55082 |
651-430-4510 |
| Minnesota Birth Network An organization created for parents, birth groups & individuals to assist in finding the beneficial pregnancy and birth services in Minnesota by looking in one place. |
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| MN Organization for Adolescent Pregnancy, Prevention and Parenting | 1619
Dayton Ave., Suite 111 Saint Paul, MN 55104 |
Marnie
(651) 644-1447 or (800) 657-3697 moappp@moappp.org |
Mothers and More Meetings - Chapter meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, with additional events scheduled. St. George's Episcopal Church, 5224 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park |
Central Minneapolis Chapter - Minneapolis, St. Louis Park
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Central Minneapolis Website
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Mothers and More Meetings: Chapter meetings on the 2nd Monday of each month, with additional events scheduled. Hamline Midway Library, 1558 West Minnehaha Avenue, St. Paul |
Greater St. Paul Chapter - St. Paul, Roseville, and surrounding neighborhoods |
St. Paul Website 651-204-2017 |
Mothers and More Meetings: Chapter meetings on the 1st Wednesday and 3rd Tuesday of each month, with additional events scheduled. Oak Meadows, 8131 4th Street North, Oakdale |
Twin Cities East Chapter - Woodbury, Stillwater, Lake Elmo, Oakdale, East Suburbs, St. Croix Valley |
Twin Cities East Website 651-204-0071 |
| New
Parent Connection Offers education and support for parents and babies up to 4 months. |
Unity Hospital, Fridley | 651 697 3333 |
| Post Partum Depression Support Group | Twin
Lakes Medical Center Roseville |
(651) 697 3333 |
| Transitioning
To Motherhood A discussion and support group facilitated by Nancy Shoemaker, Master's of Education from the U of M. Meets for 75 minutes one day per week for six consecutive weeks. |
612-825-3341 | |
Women’s Empowerment This group provides a supportive environment for participants and encourages accountability, personal responsibility, financial independence, good parenting and lasting healing. Women’s Empowerment gathers weekly. Individuals also have the opportunity to participate in one-on-one counseling sessions throughout the week. |
Urban Ventures 3041 Fourth Ave. So. Minneapolis, MN 55408 |
Director: Retha Dowells-Coble 612-822-0802 |
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| ADVENTURES IN FATHERING Northwest Metro. A non-profit organization serving fathers and their children. offering educational classes, special events and activities. |
4076 Hampshire Ave No. Crystal, MN 55427 |
763-531-9267 |
| Center For Fathering Men are able receive the support and guidance needed to help them become responsible parents. Men are assisted in identifying job skills, assembling a resume, finding housing resources and navigating the child support system. |
Urban Ventures 3041 Fourth Ave. So. Minneapolis, MN 55408 |
Director: John Turnipseed 612-822-0802 |
| CRISIS CONNECTION 24-hour crisis and general counseling line, suicide prevention, domestic violence, child abuse, rape, incest, relationship issues, family problems, grief/loss, depression, drug use/abuse, gay/lesbian issues, HIV/AIDS-related issues. |
612-379-6363 | |
| ECFE (EARLY CHILDREN AND FAMILY EDUCATION) AT MAYFLOWER "Daytime Dads" weekly group meeting;"Daddy and me" Saturday meetings. |
106 East Diamond Lake Rd. Minneapolis, MN 55419 |
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| FACT PROGRAM (FATHERS AND CHILDREN TOGETHER) The FACT Transitional Housing Program provides low-cost, safe transitional housing for fathers with custody. |
2507 Fremont Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55411 |
612-529-9267 |
| FATHERS PROJECT Hennepin County only. Non-custodial, unemployed fathers whose child or child's mother has received MFIP within the last 12 months. |
2901 2nd Street North Minneapolis, MN 55411 |
612-588-5935 |
| FATHERING MINISTRY | 5353
Gamble Blvd., Suite 150 Minneapolis, MN 55416 |
763-544-4936 |
| FATHERS' ADOPTION REGISTRY The Minnesota Fathers' Adoption Registry provides a way for men to be notified if a petition to adopt your child is filed within the state of Minnesota. Registration identifies you as an interested father. |
Minn. Dept. of Health 717 Delaware St. SE, P.O. Box 9441 Minneapolis, MN 55440 |
1-888-345-1726 |
| FATHERS' PROGRAM -- CATHOLIC CHARITIES/SETON SERVICES Dad's Connection: Services for fathers over 21, including parenting support, individual counseling, employment contacts, and mentoring opportunities. Young Men In Transition (YMIT): Provides parent information support groups, mentoring activities, responsible fathering, individual counseling, and mediation services for teen dads. |
1276 University Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 |
651-641-1180 |
| MELD FOR YOUNG DADS Twin City metro area. Young fathers ages 15-25, with children from birth to three years old. Weekly parenting support and information groups, facilitated by men who were young fathers themselves. Child care, food and transportation are provided. |
219 North Second Street, Suite 200 Minneapolis, MN 55401 |
612-332-7563 |
| THE MEN'S LINE Dedicated to preventing, reducing, and eliminating violent behaviors by men against others. Referrals, direction and information for making choices toward building peaceful and violence-free families and communities. |
612-379-6367 | |
| MEN'S CENTER Twin Cities metro area. Offers a variety of educational forums, peer support groups and other activities to foster emotional, intellectual, and spiritual growth. Offer anger classes for 12 weeks, 2 hour sessions --call for details. |
3249 Hennepin Avenue South, # 55 Minneapolis, MN 55408 |
612-822-5892 |
| MINNESOTA DADS AT HOME Mission is to bring at-home dads together with various activities, and to learn more about being better people and at-home dads. |
612-4143930 | |
| PROJECT FOR PRIDE IN LIVING,INC PPL provides housing for moderate and low-income people. PPL Fathers Programming provides peer parent support and education for young fathers. |
Father Programming 683 Hague Ave.,#13 St.Paul, MN 55104 |
651-225-8084 or 651-329-8215 |
RESOURCE CENTER FOR FATHERS & FAMILIES |
Blaine, Hopkins, Crystal, Minneapolis St. Paul and Burnsville | 763-783-4938 |
The Right Turn Project Changing the lives of African-American Men Youth are screened for health needs and job skills and assigned a systems navigator who helps with empowerment training, social and emotional support mentoring, and other assistance. |
Gary Cunningham, director, African American Men Program: 612-302-4762 T.J. Jones, African American Men Project: 612-302-4692 |
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Siempre Padres A structured parenting program for Latino fathers in Minneapolis. Participants meet weekly to encourage one another during group sessions and also enhance their parenting techniques through a computer-based curriculum called Guia para Padres. |
Urban Ventures 3041 Fourth Ave. So. Minneapolis, MN 55408 |
Center for Fathering Director: John Turnipseed 612-822-0802 Director: Susana Espinosa deSygulla 612-638-1011 |
| ST.PAUL URBAN LEAGUE'S FATHERS & FAMILY INITIATIVE PROJECT | 494 Sibley Street St.Paul, MN 55101 |
651-228-3292 |
| TEEN
INDIAN PARENTS PROGRAM (TIPP) Division of Indian Work Primarily Hennepin County and St. Paul. Young American Indian fathers 13-21. Parenting, support groups and education, development of life and job skills, self sufficiency, advocacy, follow-up, intervention, home visits, informal counseling, cultural awareness, family activities. |
Minneapolis, MN 55407 | 612-722-8722, Ext 340 or 361 |
| THE
YOUNG FATHERS PROGRAM Minneapolis. Young fathers and young fathers-to-be, ages 12-22+. One-on-one support:school/GED,job search assistance, counseling, legal advocacy, parenting, home visits, transportation, social and recreational opportunities. |
East
Side Neighborhood Service, Inc. 1700 Second Street NE Minneapolis, MN. 55413 |
612-781-6011 |
| YOUNG DADS/MALE RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM -- EMPLOYMENT ACTION CENTER | 900
20th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 |
612-752-8800 |
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| ECFE
(Early Childhood Family Education) |
Classes offered through the local school systems. | 651-582-8402 |
| Early Intervention Central Intake questions and concerns about how your child is learning, listening, playing, hearing, talking, moving, seeing or behaving? They offer at no cost to families: information, support and referral services that may be of help. The services are for children childbirth to 5 years old. |
Statewide call: 1-800-728-5420 Hennepin County: Northwest Hennepin Osseo Northwest Robbinsdale South Suburban (SHIELD) West Suburban |
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| Early Childhood Screening Prior to entering Kindergarten, children are required to have a FREE Early Childhood Screening to check immunizations, health info and development. The school district can identify any conditions that might hamper learning and assist parents in taking steps to help the child. Screening is recommended when your chld turns 3 1/2 years old. |
Minneapolis St. Paul |
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| Kumon Math & Reading Centers |
14 locations in the Twin Cities | 1-800-ABC-Math |
| Lee Education Center | Mendota
Plaza, 750 Highway 110 Mendota Heights |
651-683-9397 |
| The
Learning Edge In-home tutoring as well as in-clinic services |
651-905-0569 | |
Learning Lab The Learning Lab is a year-round, comprehensive academic support program for students in the fourth through twelfth grades. Working in partnership with local schools, The Learning Lab effectively helps students to increase their academic performance by offering after-school homework programs, on-site tutoring, pre-testing for Minnesota Basic Skills tests and assistance with college preparations. |
Urban Ventures 3041 Fourth Ave. So. Minneapolis, MN 55408 |
Director: Chris Murphy 612-824-6145 |
| Learning Resources Sonday Learning, LLC Help for struggling readers and spellers. |
952-920-9280 | |
| The
Language & Learning Center One on one instruction for reading writing and language. |
Oakdale | 651-770-7780 |
| Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented |
5701 Normandale Road, Suite 315, Edina, MN 55424 | (952) 848-4906 |
| NEAT NEAT engages, strengthens and empowers St. Paul public school parents, parent organizations and community members working together to improve public education in St. Paul. |
1030 University Ave W St. Paul, MN 55104 |
(651) 774-2957 |
| Pacer
Center The Minnesota parent Center is a Pacer resource for all parents of all school age children. Staff available to answer questions and help solve school related problems. |
952-838-9000 | |
PowerHouse Working in conjunction with The Learning Lab, PowerHouse is a youth support group helping kids ages 12-15 who may be struggling emotionally and behaviorally. At PowerHouse, kids learn how to pursue a life of right choices, identify life-enhancing values and deepen their faith. |
Urban Ventures 3041 Fourth Ave. So. Minneapolis, MN 55408 |
Director: Chris Snoddy 612-638-1002 |
| Resources for Child Caring | 651-641-0305 | |
| School Readiness Program Free public school program to help prepare children for school entrance. For ages 3 1/2 to Kindergarten entrance. |
651-582-8402 | |
Urban Stars |
Urban Ventures 3041 Fourth Ave. So. Minneapolis, MN 55408 |
Director: Kelby Brothen 612-638-1014 |
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| Adoptive Families of America | (651) 645-9955 | |
| CHILDREN SAFETY CENTERS | 651-774-4990 | |
Cribsheet |
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| DOMESTIC
ABUSE PROGRAM CENTRAL CENTER FOR FAMILY RESOURCES For men, women, and children |
Anoka
County Human Service Bldg. 1201 89th Ave NE, Suite 380 Blaine, MN 55434 |
763-783-4991 |
| Fairview
Birth to Family Education Classes Classes and Support Groups for pregnancy including: baby talk nights, birth and parenting preparation, teen birth prep, refresher childbirth prep, cpr, breastfeeding, expectant fathers, infant massage and more. |
612-672-7272 | |
| Faith's Lodge a retreat center designed to bring parents and families facing the serious illness or loss of a child together in a tranquil northwoods setting to regroup, reflect and create memorable moments. The Lodge provides the opportunity to draw strength from others who have had similar experiences, or to simply retreat for a while and absorb the healing grace of nature. At Faith’s Lodge, a caring staff, special facilities and an array of indoor and outdoor amenities give family members the respite they need to focus on one another and an opportunity to refresh their mind, body and spirit. |
http://www.faithslodge.org/ | |
| Family
Place Day Shelter A shelter for families who have become homeless. |
639
Jackson Street Saint Paul, MN |
Margaret
Lovejoy 651-225-9354 |
| Family Support Network | 1-800-CHILDREN | |
| FROGTOWN
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER Find a friendly place to play with and teach your kids. Build your self-respect and appreciate your importance to your kids. Find new ways to support your kids. Eat some good food with other fathers and their kids. |
377
University Ave W St. Paul, MN 55103 |
651-290-8376 |
| Jewish
Family and Children’s Services Jewish Family and Children's Service is a social service and vocational agency dedicated to enhancing the well-being and self-sufficiency of individuals and families by assisting them to meet the unique challenges of daily life. |
13100
Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 400 Minnetonka |
Phone:
952-546-0616 E-mail: jfcs@jfcsmpls.org |
| Lao
Family Community of MN service to Minnesota's Hmong Community |
320
West University Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55103 |
651-221-0069 admin@laofamily.org |
| Minneapolis
ECFE offers the following monthly support groups. Parenting Children with Downs Syndrome Parenting Children with Special Needs Parenting Children with Autism Minneapolis residents get first consideration. Parents from other school districts are welcome pending availability. |
Call 612-688-3927 for meeting times and locations. | |
| Minnesota
Association of Christian Home Educators MACHE is a statewide, facilitating organization for all homeschooling parents. |
Minnesota | Metro
area: 763-717-9070 Greater MN (toll-free): 866-717-9070 mache@isd.net |
| Minnesota Birth Network An organization created for parents, birth groups & individuals to assist in finding the beneficial pregnancy and birth services in Minnesota by looking in one place. |
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| Minnesota
Homeschoolers Alliance MHA is committed to encouraging and enabling homeschooling families |
Minnesota | |
| MN Family Council | 2855
Anthony Lane South Minneapolis, MN 55418-3265 |
612.789.8811 |
| New
Parent Connection Offers education and support for parents and babies up to 4 months. |
Unity Hospital | 651 697 3333 |
| OPEN
CITIES HEALTH CENTER Indepenent health care clinic. Steve Brow |
409
Dunlap Street St.Paul, MN 55104 |
651-290-9200 |
| PWP - A Single Parent Support Group A non-profit organization supplying low cost fun activities for single parents and their families. Prospective member information meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 1:00 pm at the Black Bear Cafe in the Como Park Pavilion or on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm at the Roseville Library. |
Twin Cities metro area. | twincitiespwp@yahoo.com 651-792-7000 |
People’s Exchange An emergency assistance program for south Minneapolis residents, committed to helping neighbors achieve self-sufficiency and healthy self-pride by providing basic needs on a short-term basis, connecting people to resources and stimulating community among neighbors. |
Urban Ventures 3041 Fourth Ave. So. Minneapolis, MN 55408 |
Director: Judy Jones 612-638-1010 Call to make donations of clothing, household items, appliances and furniture. Truck pick-up service for large items is available for a small donation towards gas. |
| Post Partum Depression Support Group | Twin
Lakes Medical Center Roseville |
(653) 697 3333 |
| Rainbow - Support for lesbian, gay, transgender and bisexual parents and their children | Minneapolis, MN | 612-827-7731 connect@rainbowfamilies.org |
| R-KIDS Minnesota Legislative Issues Contact: Dennis Schwecki |
763-477-6681 | |
| Sacred Journeys Original Medicine Ways | 768
Twelve Oaks Center Wayzata, MN |
Teresa
Riley-Baecker 612-325-9941 |
| SOUTHSIDE
FAMILY NURTURING CENTER Work with toddlers and pre-school children. Families in the Phillips neighborhood in South Minneapolis. In-home visitation. Support groups/activites. Work with diverse group fathers and/or male caregivers. |
2448
18th Avenue So. Minneapolis, MN 55404 |
612-721-2762 |
| Supporting Adoptive Families – ECFE Understanding child development, knowing about the challenges of adoption and gaining support from other parents can help build a strong foundation for your family. |
Robbinsdale Area Community Education
Cavanagh Early Childhood Center 5400 Corvallis Avenue North Crystal, MN 55429 |
763-504-4170 |
| ToughLove
Learn new strenghts and skills to give your teens firm, loving support. A tough and loving solution. Learn how to change unacceptable behavior in your teens. |
952-953-1219 | |
| TWIN
CITIES HEALTHY START/WAY TO GROW Whittier School |
2610
Grand Ave. SO. Minneapolis, MN 55408 |
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| COOPERATION
FOR THE CHILDREN PROGRAM Assistance for families who are experiencing disputes regarding visitation and paternity. |
Ramsey
County Govt. Center West Suite 760 50 West Kellogg Blvd.,Suite 760 St. Paul, MN 55102 |
651-266-2839 |
| FAMILY
LAW FACILITATOR PROGRAM Family law assistance provided by volunteer paralegals on walk-in basis. There are no phone consultations or appointments. |
Hennepin
County Fourth Judicial District Court 300 So. Sixth Street, Skyway Level Minneapolis, MN 55487 |
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| FREE FAMILY LAW CLINIC | Free weekly family law clinic | 612-529-9267 |
| HENNEPIN
COUNTY DISTRICT COURT SELF-HELP SERVICE CENTER Legal resources assistance for individuals representing themselves in Hennepin County District Court. |
300
So. Sixth Street, Skyway Level Minneapolis, MN 55487 |
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| MEDITATION
SERVICES FOR ANOKA COUNTY Meditation services and training, information and educational presentations |
2520
Coon Rapids Blvd., Suite 100 Coon Rapids, MN 55433-3908 |
763-422-8878 |
| Community Mediation Services |
9220 Bass Lake Road, Suite 270 |
http://www.CommunityMediatonS.org |
| PARENTS
OPPORTUNITY FOR PEACEFULNESS AT NORTHBROOK Supervised visitations and exchanges |
6240
Aldrich Ave. N. Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 |
763-561-2664 |
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| ANAPHYLAXIS & FOOD ALLERGY ASSOCIATION Of Minnesota monthly meetings |
(651) 644-5937 | |
| Food Allergy Support Group of Minnesota an educational support group for parents of children with severe food allergies |
info@foodallergysupportmn.org | |
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| Arc Greater Twin Cities A non-profit agency serving the many needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families: Networking Groups—for relative caregivers, parents, siblings; workshops on a variety of topics, GetSet! Training for Special Education Success, Grassroots Action Center, Lifetime Assistance Program, People First, Arc Resource Center, and advocacy and information assistance. |
2446 University Ave W Ste 110 |
952-920-0855 |
| Autism Society of Minnesota Offers parent support groups, workshops, camps, in-home behavioral consultation and other services. |
2380 Wycliff Street, Ste. 102, St. Paul, MN | 651-647-1083 www.ausm.org |
| Camp
Heartland Camp Heartland is a national non-profit organization dedicated to making life better for kids living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. |
1845
North Farwell Av. Ste. 310 Milwaukee , WI 53202 |
888-724-hope helpkids@campheartland.org |
| DeafBlind
Services Minnesota Inc. Assists adults and children who are deaf and/or blind ot become self-sufficient and independent by providing family support groups, health and community resources, and teaching living skills. |
726
Second Street NE Minneapolis, MN 55413-1908 |
612-362-8454 |
| Epilepsy
Foundation Sponsors monthly support groups for parents of children with epilepsy or seizure disorders. |
1600 University Ave. W, St. Paul, MN 55104 | 651-646-8675 www.efmn.org |
| Fraser A nonprofit organization that serves children of all abilities and adults with special needs through comprehensive education, healthcare, and housing services. |
2400
West 64th Street Minneapolis, MN 55423 |
(612) 861-1688 |
| Minnesota
Center for Conductive Education Center for children with motor disabilities. Teaches children to "help themselves". |
1947 W. Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville, MN 55337 | 952-736-1490 http://www.mncce.com/ |
| New
Hope Learning Center Center for the dyslexic learner |
5270 W. 84th St. Bloomington | 952-820-4673 |
| The
Pacer Center Provides workshops, support groups and services for families with special needs children |
8161
Normandale Blvd Minneapolis, MN 55437 |
952-838-9000 http://www.pacer.org/ |
| St.
David's Child Development and Family Services Offers speech-language, occupational, physical and music therapy services. Offers preschool and early elementary education for typical and developmentally delayed children. |
3396 Plymouth Road, Minnetonka, MN | 952-939-0396 http://www.stdavids.net/ |
Teen Challenge |
1619 Portland Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404-1598 |
612-373-3366 www.mntc.org |
| We
Can Ride, Inc. Therapeutic horseback riding and cart driving to disabled children and adults. |
Minnetonka, Independence, Waconia, Delano | 952-934-0057 info@wecanride.org |
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