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
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
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
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/
FREE CAR SEATS
Hennepin County
Free Car Seat Distribution Facilities
Click Link below for details, and contact information
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
Employment Action Center (youth and young parents)
Educational Services
900 20th Ave. S Minneapolis MN 55404
612-668-1863
YOUTH SPECIFIC SERVICES
YOUTH SPECIFIC SHELTERS
The Bridge Youth Shelter
Avenues Youth Shelter
http://www.avenuesforyouth.org/
LSS Safehouse
http://www.lssmn.org/homelessyouthmetro/
Youth Specific Serving Agencies
Youth Link
Lutheran Social Services
Youth Care MN
Youth LInk Youth Opportunity Center
http://www.youthlinkmn.org/youth-opportunity-center/
Youth Services offered by Lutheran Social Service
http://www.lssmn.org/homelessyouthmetro/

