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The following are family specific resources, agencies, and services that are commonly accessed in the metro area. Scroll down page for youth specific services.

 

 

WIC PROGRAMS AND INFORMATION

 

WIC (Women Infants and Children)

A program that provides food vouchers, nutrition, and other services to families with children.

http://www.hennepin.us/residents/health-medical/wic-women-infants-children

 

WIC Clinic in South Minneapolis

Clinic phone: 612-813-6239

https://www.childrensmn.org/patientfamily/family-services-a-resources/wic-clinic

 

 

 

 

EDUCATION COUNSELING AND ADVOCACY SERVICES

 

For assistance for Hennepin County early childhood services, call 348-4111. This team will help community service providers and families get connected to Hennepin County early childhood services.

 

 

Early Childhood Education Services

Minneapolis Public Schools

http://ece.mpls.k12.mn.us/

 

Early Childhood Screening Services

http://ece.mpls.k12.mn.us/early_childhood_screening

 

CENTRO (works with Latino and Chicano Families)
El Zócalo
1915 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Telephone 612.874.1412 • Fax 612.874.8149

http://www.centromn.org/

 

Jewish Family and Children's Services

Offers Services in the following Areas:

Adult Services
Career Services
Child and Adolescent Services
Counseling Services
Financial Assistance
Inclusion Program for People with Disabilities
Senior Services

http://www.jfcsmpls.org/

 

The Family Partnership (multiple locations)

Counseling, Education, and Advocacy Services

http://www.thefamilypartnership.org/

 

414 South 8th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404 - 612.339.9101 

 

4123 E. Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55406 – 612.729.0340

 

6900 78th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 – 763.560.4412 

 

1550 East 78th Street, Suite 120, Richfield, MN 55423 – 612.314.2920

 

2438 18th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404 - 612.722.0762 

 

1501 Xerxes Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411 - 763.521.3477

 

African American Family Services

http://180degrees.org/aawi.php

2616 Nicollet Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55408

(612) 871-7878

 

 

Domestic Abuse and Violence Prevention Services

 

Domestic Abuse Project (DAP)

204 W. Franklin Ave. Mpls, MN 55404

http://www.domesticabuseproject.com/

 

 

Sojourner

Shelter, community advocacy, and outreach

952-933-7422

http://www.sojournerproject.org/

 

 

Cornerstone

Resources for adults and youth

http://cornerstonemn.org/

 

Hennepin County Domestic Abuse Service Center

Links, resources, and contact information to applicable programs.

http://www.hennepinattorney.org/get-help/crime/domestic-abuse-service-center

 

 

Tubman Center

Tubman helps women, men, youth and families who have experienced relationship violence, elder abuse, addiction, sexual exploitation or other forms of trauma

Crisis Line: 612.825.0000

http://www.tubman.org/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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FREE CAR SEATS

 

Hennepin County 

Free Car Seat Distribution Facilities

Click Link below for details, and contact information

 

https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/ots/child-passenger-safety/Pages/freecarseatdataview.aspx?county=Hennepin

 

 

 

Free Summer Meals (Mpls Park and Recreation Board)

 

Minneapolis Parks and Recreation

(offer free summer meals to youth)

https://www.minneapolisparks.org/_asset/dzl5f6/summer_meals_schedule.pdf

 

 

 

Department of Human Services Children and Families Site

http://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/

 

Other Family Resources

 

Tapestry

Parenting Resources and Children's Needs

Tapestry Pregnancy and Family Resource Center
4105 Chicago Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55407
612.823.0301

http://www.tapestryfamilies.org/

 

Diaper Depot

Provides reduced cost diapers

3045 Chicago Ave. S Minneapolis MN

612-827-5919

http://www.mountolivechurch.org/outreach.html

 

 

Reach and Restore:

Furniture, clothing, appliances, miscellaneous

1415 5th Street South Hopkins MN 55343

952-933-1393

http://www.reachandrestore.org/

 

Mary's Place

Furniture, clothes, blankets, miscellaneous

401 North 7th Street Mpls. MN 55405

612-338-4640

http://sharingandcaringhands.org/?page_id=118

 

Mary Jos (BEDS ONLY)

401 North 7th Street Minneapolis MN 55405

Hours: Mondays 10:30 (Arrive at 9a.m.)

612-338-4640

http://sharingandcaringhands.org/?page_id=118

 

North Side Life Care Center

Diapers, formula, clothes

4367 Thomas Ave. N Minneapolis MN 55412

612-522-6589

http://www.northsidelifecare.org/

 

Bridging

Furniture and Delivery

Bloomington Location:

201 W.87th Street, Bloomington MN 55420

952-888-1105

Roseville Location:

1633 Terrace Drive, Roseville MN 55113

651-631-3255

http://www.bridging.org/

 

Employment Action Center (youth and young parents)

Educational Services

900 20th Ave. S Minneapolis MN 55404

612-668-1863

http://www.eac-mn.org/

 

 

 

 

            YOUTH SPECIFIC SERVICES        

 

 YOUTH SPECIFIC SHELTERS

 

The Bridge Youth Shelter

http://bridgeforyouth.org/

 

Avenues Youth Shelter

http://www.avenuesforyouth.org/

 

LSS Safehouse

http://www.lssmn.org/homelessyouthmetro/

 

 

 

Youth Specific Serving Agencies

 

 

Youth Link

http://www.youthlinkmn.org/

 

 

Lutheran Social Services

www.LSSMN.ORG

 

 

Youth Care MN

http://www.youthcaremn.org/

 

 

Youth LInk Youth Opportunity Center

http://www.youthlinkmn.org/youth-opportunity-center/

 

Youth Services offered by Lutheran Social Service

http://www.lssmn.org/homelessyouthmetro/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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