MEDICAL
Diagnostic Services
FAS Diagnostic Clinic
University of Minnesota
Gateway Building, Suite 160
200 Oak Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
P: 612-626-4260
F: 612-624-0997
Provides fetal alcohol diagnostic services for children and adults.
FASD Diagnostic Clinic
Human Services, Inc
7066 Stillwater Blvd. North
Oakdale, MN 55128
P: 651-251-5059
Provides diagnostic services for children 3-18 who reside in Washington and Ramsey counties. Hours are Mondays from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Contact: Lori Swenson
Indian Health Board
1315 East 24th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
P: 612-721-9868
F: 612-721-9850
Provides fetal alcohol diagnostic services for children up to age 21 in the American Indian community.
Contact: Richard Wright, LADC, FASD Coordinator, Michael L. Harris, M.A., L.P.
Native American Community Clinic
1213 East Franklin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
P: 612-872-8086
Contact: Dr. Lydia Caros
Provides pediatric & diagnostic services.
Regions Hospital St. Paul,
Health Partners System
640 Jackson Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
P: 651-254-9421
F: 651-254-9426
http://www.regionshospital.com
Provides fetal alcohol diagnostic services.
Contact: Elizabeth Reeve, MD
Dental
Children's Dental Care - Burnsville
14050 Nicollet Avenue South, #201
Burnsville, MN 55337
P: 952-435-7151
F: 952-435-3073
http://www.childrensdentalc.com
Provides pediatric dentistry.
Contact: Brent Kvittem, DDS, MS
Children's Dental Care - Lakeville
17510 Dodd Boulevard
Lakeville, MN 55044
P: 952-997-7100
F: 952-997-2017
http://www.childrensdentalc.com
Provides pediatric dentistry.
Contact: Brent Kvittem, DDS, MS
Occupational/Physical/Speech Therapy
Advance Therapy
Rice Lake Professional Center
6776 Lake Drive, Suite 170
Lino Lakes, MN 55014
P: 651-784-7007
www.advancetherapy.org
Serves all of MN, provides occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, social skills groups and more.
Contact: Jennifer Corbin
Children's Theraplay
1705 Cope Avenue East, Suite G
Maplewood, MN 55109
P: 651-773-0354
F: 651-773-0371
http://www.childrenstheraplaymn.com
Provides Occupational Therapy evaluation and treatment, free lending library, early childhood tutoring for preschool readiness.
Children's Therapy Center - Apple Valley
14635 Pennock Avenue, Suite 300
Apple Valley, MN 55124
P: 952-997-2823
avctc@frontiernet.net
http://www.childrenstherapyctr.com
Provides speech, occupational and physical therapy for ages birth to 18.
Children's Therapy Center - Eagan
2795 Pilot Knob Road, Suite 100
Eagan, MN 55121
P: 651-994-9644
Eaganctc@frontiernet.net
http://www.childrenstherapyctr.com
Provides speech, occupational and physical therapy for ages birth to 18.
Courage Center
3915 Golden Valley Road
Minneapolis, MN 55422
General Info: 763-588-0811
Programs & Services: 763-520-0520
Stillwater: 651-439-8283
Forest Lake: 651-464-5235
Burnsville: 952-898-5700
F: 763-520-0577
http://www.courage.org
Therapy services include: OT, PT and speech and are available at four metro locations: Golden Valley, Stillwater, Burnsville and Forest Lake. Pediatric services are available at all these locations. Adult outpatient therapy is available in Golden Valley and Stillwater, and on a limited basis in Forest Lake.
Family Achievement Center, Inc.
8320 City Center Drive, Suite G
Woodbury, MN 55125
P: 651-738-9888
F: 651-738-9889
Contact: Veronica Arens, P: 651-738-9878
info@familyachievement.com
http://www.familyachievement.com
Provides Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Aquatic Therapy, and specialized Therapeutic Programs for children with FASD. Also offers social skills and play groups and new sports medicine programs.
Functional Kids
3000 Whitebear Avenue, Suite 28
Maplewood, MN 55109
P: 651-770-8884
F: 651-770-8151
OT@functionalkids.com
Provides Occupational and Speech therapy.
Kid Talk Inc.
1772 Steiger Lake Lane, Suite 100
P.O. Box 34
Victoria, MN 55386
P: 952-443-9888
Provides pediatric therapy including occupational, speech, language, feeding, sensory integration, cognitive and physical therapy.
Metro Therapy Special Children's Clinic
5155 East River Road, Suite 403
Fridley, MN 55421
P: 763-572-2519
F: 763-572-2616
Provides Occupational and Physical therapy, social skills play groups and a weekend summer camp.
North Memorial Medical Center
North Memorial Speech Pathology
3300 Oakdale Avenue North
Robbinsdale, MN 55412
P: 763-520-5614
F: 763-520-4867
Provides evaluation and treatment of developmental skills, including speech and language, perceptual-motor, feeding, cognition and motor. Individual and group therapy programs are available.
South Metro Theraplay, LLC
314 E Main, Suite 3
New Prague, MN 56071
P: 952-758-5775
www.southmetrotheraplay.com
info@southmetrotheraplay.com
Provides speech and occupational therapy services to address the special needs of children. Contact: Michele Koteck.
St. David's Child Development and Family Services
3395 Plymouth Road
Minneapolis, MN 55305
P: 952-939-0396
(Locations also in Crystal and Brooklyn Park)
Provides family support and respite, PCA services, individual and family therapy, preschool services, children's mental health case management and physical, occupational, speech, and music therapy.
St. Francis Capable Kids
1661 Park Ridge Drive
Chaska, MN 55318
P: 952-403-3980
www.chaskamn.com/communitycenter/stfran.htm
Provides occupational, speech, physical and aquatic therapy services to children.
Success in Motion
The Well Healing Arts Center
2637 27th Avenue South, Suite 212
Minneapolis, MN 55406
P: 612-250-5097
Contact: Naomi Siegal, OTR, CMT, CIMT
http://www.success-in-motion-therapy.com
Services include: Occupational Therapy with Sensory Integration/Sensory Processing Perspective, SIPT certified (Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests) through USC/WPS, experience with CranioSacral Therapy, Therapeutic Massage, Interactive Metronome, Sensory diets including Therapeutic Listening and other treatment modalities.
Therapy Connection For Kids - Coon Rapids
2104 Northdale Boulevard, Suite 100
Coon Rapids, MN 55303
P: 763-767-0854
F: 763-862-6533
http://therapyconnectionkids.com
Services include: Speech, Occupational, and Physical therapy.
Therapy Connection For Kids - Little Canada
80 Minnesota Avenue West
Little Canada, MN 55117
P: 651-481-8040
F: 651-481-8649
http://therapyconnectionkids.com
Services include: Speech, Occupational, and Physical therapy.
Therapy for Me!
Bryant Lake Business Center
7570 Market Place Drive
Eden Prairie MN 55344
P: 952-944-0240
F: 952-944-0241
Contact: Lucy Segesky or Angela Kaas
http://www.therapyforme.net
Outpatient sensory-based pediatric clinic with many specialties.
The Therapy Place
900 West 94th Street
Bloomington, MN 55420
P: 952-885-0418
F: 952-885-0173
Contact: Lynn Kopfmann
http://www.thetherapyplace.net
Services include: occupational, physical, and speech therapy; peer play groups; feeding evaluation and treatment; handwriting programs; and a number of other methods and programs designed to help children develop needed life skills. The Therapy Place is known for its work in sensory integration.
We Can Ride
PO Box 1102
Minnetonka, MN 55345
P: 952-934-0057
http://www.wecanride.org
Offers therapeutic horseback riding and cart driving to disabled children and adults. Four locations in Minnesota: Delano, Independence, Minnetonka, and St. Croix.
Contact: Patti Franz, Client Coordinator
Sleep Disorders
Fairview Sleep Center
Fairview Southdale Hospital
6401 France Avenue South
Edina, MN 55435
P: 612-924-5053
Sleep disorder center.
Health East Sleep Care
St. Joseph's Hospital
69 West Exchange Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
P: 651-232-3682
Sleep disorder center.
Minnesota Regional Sleep Disorders Center
Hennepin County Medical Center
701 Park Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55415
P: 612-347-6288
Sleep disorders center.
Pediatric Sleep Disorders Program
Children's Hospitals and Clinics
345 North Smith Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55102
P: 651-220-6258
Toll free: 800-869-1320
pediatric.sleep@childrenshc.org
Sleep disorders clinic.
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
800 East 28th Street at Chicago Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55407
P: 612-863-4516
Sleep Disorders Center
Methodist Hospital
6500 Excelsior Boulevard
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
P: 952-993-6083
Sleep disorder center.
Pediatricians
Native American Community Clinic
1213 East Franklin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
P: 612-872-8086
http://www.nacc-healthcare.org
Contact: Dr. Lydia Caros
Provides pediatric services.
Respite Care/PCA Services
A Chance To Grow, Inc.
1800 Second Street NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
P: 612-789-1236
http://www.actg.org
Provides PCA services.
Accra Care, Inc.
1011 1st Street South, #315
Hopkins, MN 55343
P: 952-935-3515
kathyhendrickson@cfcaccra.org
Provides PCA services
Contact: Kathy Hendrickson
All Home Health/Home Free Inc.
8100 26th Avenue South, Suite 165
Bloomington, MN 55425
P: 952-814-7400
http://www.allhomehealth.org
Molly@AllHomeHealth.org
Provides PCA services.
Contact: Molly Frost
Custom Care LLC
6400 Flying Cloud Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
P: 952-914-0269
Provides PCA services.
Health Star Home Health Circle of Life
2385 Ariel Street North
Maplewood, MN 55019
P: 651-633-7300
Toll-Free: 877-600-7307
Provides PCA services for Native American populations.
Contact: Deborah Brugden
No Boundaries
1895 Bush Avenue E
St. Paul, MN 55119
P: 612-396-4863
F: 651-340-3505
http://www.justusventuring.org
Daniel.Cashman@justusventuring.org
Provides respite services.
Contact: Daniel Cashman or Michelle Slade
Northland AFC
101 West 2nd Street, Suite 209
Duluth, MN 55802
P: 218-722-2585
http://www.northlandafc.com
Provides adult foster care for individuals with FASD. Two homes in St. Louis county and 1 home in Carlton county.
Contact: Mark Nash
REM Minnesota, Inc.
6921 York Avenue South
Edina, MN 55435
P: 952-922-6776
Provides PCA and respite services with offices in Greater Minnesota.
St. David's Child Development and Family Services
3395 Plymouth Road
Minneapolis, MN 55305
P: 952-939-0396
(Locations also in Crystal and Brooklyn Park)
Provides family support and respite, PCA services, individual and family therapy, preschool services, children's mental health case management and physical, occupational, speech, and music therapy.
Student Experience
800 Transfer Road, Suite 30
St. Paul, MN 55114
P: 651-894-6360
http://www.studentexperience.com
llusk@studentexperience.com
Provides PCA services.
Contact: Lisa Lusk
MENTAL HEALTH/CHEMICAL HEALTH
Residential Treatment
Bar-None Residential Treatment Services
22426 St. Francis Boulevard
Anoka, MN 55303
P: 763-753-2500
F: 763-753-5999
http://www.woamn.org (Click on Children & Family Services)
Provides residential treatment services including individual and family therapy, psychological assessment and testing, medication management and occupational therapy.
Contact: Shannon Amundson (program information)
Shelly Manke (referrals)
Grandma’s Place Thomas
4100 Thomas Avenue N #1
Minneapolis, MN 55412
P: 612-236-4895
http://www.grandmasplaceinc.com
Serve semi-independent adult who are able to take care of their own apartment & who may need assistance in financial, medical and social interactions.
Contact: Ron Hendrickson
Grandma’s Place Zane Avenue
7901 Zane Avenue N
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
P: 763-503-2636
http://www.grandmasplaceinc.com
A licensed service, supervising an apartment setting to provide individual programs that increase consumer independence. Adult women ages 20 – 35.
Mash-ka-wisen
PO Box 66
Sawyer, MN 55780
P: 218-879-6731, Admissions Office
Residential treatment center for American Indian community members.
Mille Lacs Academy
100 Crosier Drive North, Suite #1
Onamia, MN 56359
P: 320-532-4005
F: 320-532-4898
www.nexustreatment.org
Provides four treatment programs designed for boys ages 10 – 19 who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviors or have committed sexual offenses. Also provides a Specialized Developmentally Cognitively Challenged Program for males between 13 & 17.
Contact: Jeff Hanson jeffh@nexustreatment.org
Mount Olivet Rolling Acres
7200 Rolling Acres Road
Victoria, MN 55386
P: 952-474-5974
Provides residential services, respite and transition services, support groups for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Ohoda House
802 6th Ave South
St. Paul, MN 55075
P: 651-451-1344
F: 651-451-1015
skindem@owakihi.com
Residential housing for adolescents affected with FASD (13-18). To be adult housing in the future.
Contact: Sandra Kindem
The Harbor
1895 Bush Avenue E
St. Paul, MN 55119
P: 612-396-4863
F: 651-340-3505
http://www.justusventuring.org
The Harbor Residential Care Home is a service for disabled and mentally challenged men who need residential care 24/7.
Contact: David Cashman or Michelle Slade
Wayside Incarnation House
2120 Clinton Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
P: 612-871-0099
F: 612-871-0929
info@waysidehouse.org
Provides 24-hour supervised living and programming to women newly in recovery and their young children up to age eight.
Wayside Supportive Housing
1349 Jersey Avenue South
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
P: 952-542-9322
F: 952-542-0031
info@waysidehouse.org
Provides 20 affordable two and three bedroom apartments to recovering women and their children. On-site staff provide referrals to community resources for employment, education, financial management counseling, and self-help groups.
Wayside Treatment Center
3705 Park Center Boulevard
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
P: 952-926-5626
F: 952-926-9713
info@waysidehouse.org
The Wayside Treatment Center serves chemically dependent women aged 18 and up.
Psychiatry Services
Fort Road Medical Center
Suite 200
360 Sherman Street
St. Paul, MN 5510
phone-651-220-6894
fax- 651-220-6707
Psychological services for children.
Therapists
Dr. Andrea Victor
U of M – Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Department of Psychiatry Medical School
Carmen Gutterman, Ph.D., LP
4660 Slater Road, Suite 210
Eagan, MN 55122
P: 651-882-6299
Provides psychological, educational, behavioral assessment for children ages 3 – 18. Provides individual counseling, & family therapy. Works on Fridays and part of Saturday only.
Counseling Psychologists of Woodbury, P.A.
1789 Woodlane Dr, Suite C
Woodbury, MN 55125
P: 651-739-7539
mleppicello@usfamily.net
Provides individual, family and group therapy, and social skills groups.
Contact: Mitch Leppicello, MSW, LICSW
Dr. David Einzig, Psychiatrist
Children's Hospital
347 North Smith Avenue #404
St. Paul, MN 55102
P: 651-220-6894
Provides child psychiatry and general pediatrics.
Family Attachment Counseling Center
18322 - C Minnetonka Boulevard
Deephaven, MN 55391
P: 952-475-2818
http://www.familyattachment.com
Provides mental health services including Family Attachment Narrative Therapy, and new parent support groups.
Family Circle Counseling
348 Prior Avenue North
St. Paul, MN 55104
P: 651-646-1488
F: 651-646-2285
Child, family and individual therapy, supervision and training.
Fraser Child & Family Center
3333 University Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
P: 612-331-9413
F: 612-728-5301
http://www.fraser.org
Provides specialized mental health services for children, adolescents and families. Also provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary day-treatment services for preschool children with pervasive developmental disorders.
Generations: Community Support Services
2649 Park Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55407
P: 612-676-1604
http://www.generationscss.com
Services include outpatient and home-based mental health services and life skills for children and adults.
Contact: Jay Theisen
Heidi Preslein, LICSW
Totems, Inc.
228 East Chestnut Street
Stillwater, MN 55082
P: 651-275-0441
Specialized home and community based services & in-office therapy.
Nancy Hawkins
4500 Park Glen Road, Suite 360
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
P: 952-929-9478
F: 952-929-9548
Provides licensed psychology services.
On Site Therapy
Westbrook Office Building
7515 Wayzata Boulevard, #209
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
P: 612-867-2565
Contact: Paul Buckley
pbuckley@earthlink.net
Is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist, provides both home-based and in-office services.
Nystrom & Associates, Ltd.
New Brighton Professional Building
1900 Silver Lake Road, Suite 110
New Brighton, MN 55112
P: 651-628-9566
http://www.nystromcounseling.com
contactus@nystromcounseling.com
Provides children's therapeutic services and supports. Outpatient mental health clinic. Meeting the mental health needs of children from ages 3 - 21 who have a severe emotional disorder. Serves the following counties: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Ramsey, Hennepin, Scott, Sherburne, Washington and Wright.
Rum River Counseling Inc.
13750 Crosstown Drive, Suite 310
Andover, MN 55304
(Offices also in Blaine, Minneapolis, Princeton and St. Cloud)
P: 763-482-9598
Professional counseling services for individuals, couples, and families of all ages.
Dr. Sandra Jung
FACTS (Family, Adolescents & Children Therapy Services Inc.)
4655 Nicols Road, Suite 206
Eagan, MN 55122
P: 952-936-2800
Specializes in Systemic Family Therapy which incorporates individual therapy with family, community and school / work. Extensive background working w/adolescent & adult sex offenders and also victims. Has experience with the prison system.
St. David's Child Development and Family Services
3395 Plymouth Road
Minneapolis, MN 55305
P: 952-939-0396
(Locations also in Crystal and Brooklyn Park)
Provides family support and respite, PCA services, individual and family therapy, preschool services, children's mental health case management and physical, occupational, speech, and music therapy.
Scott Schauss, Ph.D., LP
Comprehensive Behavioral Health Services P.A.
2835 South Service Drive, Suite 203
Red Wing, MN 55066
Clinic Phone: 651-388-0051 (for new patient referrals)
Office Phone: 651-388-0053 (for providers and existing patients)
F: 651-388-0054
Psychologist, uses parent-child Interactive therapy.
Theraputic Services Agency
220 Railroad Street
Pine City, MN 55063
P: 320-629-7600
Provides children and adolescent treatment programs and in-home family therapy.
Chemical Dependency
Chrysalis
4432 Chicago Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55407
P: 612-871-0118
TTY: 612-824-2780
http://www.chrysaliswomen.org
Provides these services: Chemical Health, Child Care, Community Education, Divorce Education, Legal Services, Mental Health, Parenting Time, Resources and Referrals, Servicios en español, and Support Groups. Effecting Positive Change Program offered to women with children or women who are pregnant while they are participating in primary Chemical Health treatment, program contact: Kristi McDonald, 612-870-2470.
Journey Counseling Services
821 3rd Street, Suite 100
Farmington, MN 55024
P: 651-460-8085
Provides outpatient chemical dependency treatment.
Contact: Bill Walberg
Lifestyle Counseling Services
14162 Commerce Avenue, Suite 400
Prior Lake, MN 55372
P: 952-447-1117
lifestylescounselingservices@integra.net
Provides outpatient chemical dependency treatment.
Contact: Bill Walberg
RS Eden
Sentence to Service Program:
357 Oneida Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
Administration Office:
1931 West Broadway, Suite 101
Minneapolis, MN 55411
P: 651-222-4488 (Sentence to Service)
P: 612-287-1600 (Administration Office)
F: 651-222-8844
http://www.rseden.org
Facilitates positive change in the areas of chemical dependency, family services, corrections and affordable housing. Also has a treatment program designed for the FASD population of women.
Vinland Center
Chemical Health Treatment
P.O. Box 308
Loretto, MN 55357
P: 763-479-4519
F: 763-479-4508
http://www.vinlandcenter.org
Provides men's and women's programming for chemical dependency. Adults only.
Contact: Scott Franzen, Outreach Manager
Adoption Support
Minnesota Adoption Resource Network
(MARN)
Minneapolis Office:
430 Oak Grove Street, Suite 404
Minneapolis, MN 55403
St. Paul Office:
970 Raymond Avenue, Suite 106
St. Paul,MN 55114
P: 612-861-7115 (Minneapolis)
P: 612-798-4033 (St. Paul)
F: 612-861-7112
http://www.mnadopt.org
Creates and supports lifelong nurturing families for children needing permanency and advocates for the interests of adoptees.
MN ASAP
430 Oak Grove Street, Suite 404
Minneapolis, MN 55403
P: 612-798-4033
http://www.mnasap.org
Website for the Minnesota Adoption Support and Preservation organization.
MN ASAP Parent Liaisons: Are available to help adoptive parents find the resources and support they need.
East Metro - Amy Ames
P: 651-779-8220
normaldozen@comcast.net
Metro African American Community - Mary Collins
P: 651-735-9230
Marycollins03@earthlink.net
West Metro - Deb Fjeld
P: 763-545-0293
debfjeld@yahoo.com
Statewide American Indian Community - Mary Lyons
P: 952-891-6023, toll-free: 866-392-0270
MNCOFAS@aol.com
ADVOCACY & EDUCATION
Advocacy
Arc Minnesota
770 Transfer Road, Suite 26
St. Paul, MN 55114
P: 651-523-0823
http://www.thearcofminnesota.org
Advocacy and support for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Contact: Mike Gude, Education & Communication Associate
PACER Center
Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights
8161 Normandale Boulevard
Bloomington, MN 55437
P: 952-838-9000
F: 952-838-0199
TTY: 952-838-0190
http://www.pacer.org
Contact: Lucy Favorite
Education
Children's Home Society & Family ServicesLearning Disabilities Program
P: 763-785-9222 (Ramsey, Dakota, Anoka, Chisago & Isanti Counties)
F: 651-646-8676
http://www.chsfs.org
Promotes school success among children with learning challenges in grades k-12. Is free and confidential.
Insight School of Minnesota (Starts Fall 2008)
6500 Humboldt Avenue North
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
P: 800-771-5944
F: 866-651-3349
http://www.insightmn.net
info@insightmn.net
Online diploma granting public high school for any student in MN ages 14 – 20, tuition free.
Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) of Minnesota
5354 Parkdale Drive, Suite 200
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
P: 952-922-8374
F: 952-922-8102
http://www.ldaminnesota.org
Focuses on the educational & vocational needs of people of all ages who experience difficulties in learning due to established or suspected learning disabilities and/or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Minnesota Department of Education
Special Education Department
1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113
P: 651-582-8200
http://education.state.mn.us/mde/Learning_Support/Special_Education/
Email: mde.special-ed@state.mn.us
Information on special education programs as well as categorical disability information.
Northeast Child Development Center
Eastside Neighborhood Services
1700 2nd Street NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
P: 612-781-6011 & 612-787-4000
http://www.esns.org
Early childhood education program for children between the ages of 6 weeks and 8 years.
Students Addressing FASD Through Education (SAFE) Program
Intermediate District 287
Hosterman Education Center Location:
5530 Zealand Avenue North
New Hope, MN 55428
Bren Road Education Center Location:
11140 Bren Road West
Minnetonka, MN 55343
P: 763-504-8405 (Hosterman)
P: 952-653-1655 (Bren)
This is a "Setting 3" program, where students are programmed in Special Education 100% of the day. The students have behavioral and sensory issues resulting from FASD.
Legal Resources
Halberg Criminal DefenseNorthland Plaza Building, Suite 1590
3800 American Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55431
P: 612-DEFENSE (333-3673)
http://www.halbergdefense.com
Provides criminal defense services.
Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
Education Law Project
Southside Office
2929 4th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55408
P: 612-746-3603
Provides representation, advice, information, training, policy and advocacy for students who live in Hennepin county who are in or seeking to enroll in Public Schools.
Contact: Tonya Long (advocate) or Irene Opsahl (supervising attorney)
Minnesota Disability Law Center
430 First Avenue North, Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55401
P: 612-332-1441
Toll-free: 800-292-4150
TDD: 612-332-4668
F: 612-334-5755
http://www.mndlc.org
Provides free civil legal assistance to individuals with disabilities on legal issues that are related to their disabilities.
School Law Center, LLC
452 Selby Avenue, 2nd floor
East St. Paul, MN 55102
P: 651-222-6288
http://www.schoollawcenter.com
agoetz@schoollawcenter.com
Specializes in legal advocacy on behalf of students in a variety of civil rights areas.
Contact: Amy Goetz
SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES
American Indian Family CenterOur Children Are Sacred Project
579 Wells Street
St. Paul, MN 55105
P: 651-793-3803 ext. 3021
F: 651-793-3809
http://www.aifc.net
Contact: Jennifer Champagne, MSW
Anoka County Human Services
2100 3rd Ave
Anoka, MN 55303
P: 763-421-4760
http://www.co.anoka.mn.us
Programs and services for children & families.
Carver County Human Services
602 East 4th Street
Chaska, Minnesota 55318
P: 952-361-1500
http://www.co.carver.mn.us
Programs and services for children & families.
Children's Home Society & Family Services
Parent Support Services
P: 651-641-1300 (Ramsey & Dakota Counties)
651-674-8569 (Chisago & Isanti Counties)
F: 651-646-8676
http://www.chsfs.org
Offers Parent Support Services which is a free, integrated, strength based service through Family Support Services. We strive to prevent child abuse & neglect by providing families with ongoing support in setting goals towards self-sufficiency & building healthy family relationships, helping families to create family plans in order to reach those goals and connecting families to other resources in the community.
Dads and Families Center
901 South Third Street
Suite 207
Stillwater, MN 55404
P: 651-351-2778
Services include supports for parents of children with disabilities, co-parenting courses, couples and families counseling, family law clinics, mediation, dads drop-in group and more. Available on a sliding fee scale.
Contact: Denise & Neil Tift
Dakota County Children & Family Services
14955 Galaxie Ave. W.
Apple Valley MN 55124
P: 952-891-7400
http://www.co.dakota.mn.us
Programs and services for children & families.
Family Focus
2800 University Avenue SE, #204
Minneapolis, MN 55414
P: 612-331-4429
http://www.mnfamilyfocus.org
Family Focus is a non-profit agency licensed under Rule 4; they provide individualized care plans for youth and families. Provides: Foster Care; Alternative to Residential Treatment (ART); Professional Home Based Services; Whole Family Placements; Respite and Adoption Services.
Family Networks Early Intervention & Prevention Services
7600 Boone Avenue North, Suite 2
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
P: 763-515-2462
Crisis Line: 952-830-6929
http://www.familynetworks.org
Family Networks’ therapeutic preschool and parent education program provides children and parents with information, support and opportunities to practice new skills needed to help them grow and thrive. This service helps parents learn and practice more effective parenting skills and helps children make gains in emotional and social development.
Contact: Michele Willert, Program Director
Genesis II for Families, Inc
3036 University Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
P: 612-617-0191
F: 612-617-0193
http://www.genesis2.org
Strengthen families and the community through programs that encourage self determination, self sufficiency, and healthy family lifestyles.
Hennepin County Human Services & Public Health
Hennepin County Government Center
300 South 6th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55487
P: 612-348-4500
http://www.co.hennepin.mn.us
HSPH.Frontdoor.Screener@co.hennepin.mn.us
Programs and services for children & families.
Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health (MACMH)
165 Western Avenue North, Suite 2
St. Paul, MN 55102
P: 651-644-7333
Toll free: 800-528-4511
http://www.macmh.org
Provides free advocacy training for caregivers, referrals, culturally specific advocates and groups with regional advocates available.
Contact: Cynthia Moore, Advocate
Minnesota Children With Special Health Needs (MCSHN)
Minnesota Department of Health
85 East Seventh Place / PO Box 64882
St. Paul, MN 55164
P: 651-215-8956 or 800-728-5420
F: 651-281-9988
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fh/mcshn/index.htm
This is a public program which seeks to improve the quality of life for children with special health needs and their families.
Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center
2300 15th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
P: 612-728-2000
F: 612-728-2039
http://www.miwrc.org
Minnesota Kinship Caregivers Association
1600 University Avenue West, Suite 300
St. Paul, Minnesota 55104
P: 651 917-4640
F: 651 641-8618
http://www.mkca.org
Advocates for, supports, and provides information and resources to people raising their grandchildren or children of other kin and friends.
Opportunity Partners
5500 Opportunity Court
Minnetonka, MN 55343
P: 952-930-4271
http://www.opportunities.org
adalton@opportunities.org
Opportunity Partners supports people with disabilities and other special needs in their effort to improve their self-sufficiency at work, at home, and in the community.
Contact: Aimee Dalton
ProAct Inc.
3195 Nail Armstrong Boulevard
Eagan, MN 55121
P: 651-289-3144
F: 651-686-0312
http://www.proactinc.org
Provides people with disabilities and other challenges with a range of client services that enhance employment skills and self-sufficiency capabilities.
Contact: Carolyn Dobis
Ramsey County Community Human Services
Office locations: http://www.co.ramsey.mn.us/pm/location.htm
Department Information:http://www.co.ramsey.mn.us/hs/index.htm
Financial Assistance Division Intake: 651-266-4444
Mental Health Clinical Service General: 651-266-7999
Social Services Information & Referral: 651-266-0332
Programs and services for children & families.
Scott County
200 Fourth Avenue West
Shakopee, MN 55379
P: 952-445-7750
http://www.co.scott.mn.us/wps/portal/ScottCounty/
Programs and services for children & families.
Washington County Community Services Department
14949 62nd Street North
PO Box 6
Stillwater, Minnesota 55082
P: 651-430-6000
www.co.washington.mn.us
Programs and services for children & families.
Work Incentives Connection
For the street address – call the agency
P: 1-800-976-6728
http://www.mnworkincentives.com
Provide answers about the impact of work on benefits, so that people with disabilities can see their choices and take advantage of life's opportunities.
INFORMAL & COMMUNITY SUPPORTS
4 Keeps
P: 763-862-3599
http//www.4keeps.org
debfjeld@yahoo.com
Provides support for adoptive families including: a support group for parents of children with FASD, weekly Kids Club activities, monthly Dad's night out, monthly Mom's night out
Contact: Deb Fjeld for more information.
Caregiver Circle
Native American Community Clinic
1213 East Franklin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
P: 612-872-8086, ext. 114
Support group for caregivers of children with FASD.
Contact: Rhonda Hunt
Center for the Challenging Child
Tina Feigal, M.S., Ed.
Parent Coach & Trainer
P: 651-453-0123
2095 Dudley Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
http//www.nurturedheart.com
tina@nurturedheart.com
In the Twin Cities: in-person coaching. Outside of the Twin Cities: phone-based individual parent coaching.
Human Span Consulting
P: 651-343-4571
Email:jamaelle@hotmail.com
http://www.humanspanconsulting.com
Provides FASD advocacy, consulting and training.
Contact: Lois Bickford
Jillian Clair Photography
P: 612-644-0850
Email:
jillianclairephotography@gmail.com
Specializes in photographing children with disabilities in the
Twin Cities area.
Majestic Hills Ranch
24580 Dakota Avenue
Lakeville, MN 55044
P: 952-888-6066
Email: cpierson@asiemployment.com
http://www.majestichillranch.org
A therapeutic riding program for special needs children. Contact: CJ Pierson, Director.