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The Family PartnershipFamily & Children's Services

414 South 8th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-339-9101
http://www.everyfamilymatters.org/

 

 

 

The Family Parternship is bringing people together to make change happen.

Make Change Happen

Family & Children's Service has been bringing people together to make change happen for more than 125 years. Last year, 26,000 people turned to us for help. We have four office locations and our staff are in communities and schools throughout the metro area. Most people know us for our mental health counseling, but we also work to help children succeed at school and help parents rebuild a sense of community in neighborhoods

where families live in poverty and isolation.

Family & Children's Service works in three ways:

  • Helping people solve problems, including family violence, school failure, delinquency, depression & prostitution.
  • Helping people prevent problems by teaching life skills in parenting, anger management and conflict resolution.
  • Helping people change community conditions by gathering together families in distressed neighborhoods, and by advocating for children and families throughout Minnesota.

Services / Programs

New Counseling Appointments: 612-728-2061

Counseling for families, couples, children, teens and individuals offered on a sliding fee scale, insurance accepted.

Adolescent Domestic Abuse Program: 763-560-4412

One of the few programs that works specifically with teens who are abusing a family member or domestic partner.

Community Building Initiatives: 612-728-2063

Helps families, neighborhoods and communities work together to create more supportive environments for kids & families.

Community Leadership Development Program: 612-728-2063

6-month training program for emerging community leaders who are low-income, persons of color or new immigrants.

Families and Communities Together (FACT): 612-729-0340

A school success program for children & their parents that provides support & resources so that children succeed.

The Family Project: 612-728-2068

Helps parent leaders & community organizations strengthen and support parents for the health, safety & success of children.

Family Life Education: 612-728-2057

Offers kids and parents supportive groups in schools, community centers and other sites throughout the Twin Cities.

Family Strengths Resources: www.fcsmn.org

GLBT-KIDS: Abuse Intervention Program: 612-728-2079 or 1-877-452-8543

Support & resources for GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender) youth & training for professionals.

HomeCare: 612-341-1606

A licensed & accredited home health care program that helps individuals live independently for as long as possible.

Jobs and Affordable Housing Coalition: 612-728-2063

A network of local chapters that brings residents, public officials & community leaders together around community issues.

Initiative for Violence-Free Families (IVFF): 612-728-2091

IVFF provides practical ways for people to prevent violence in their lives and communities.

PRIDE (from Prostitution to Independence, Dignity, and Equality): 612-728-2062

A national recognized program that helps women & teens get out, and stay out, of prostitution.
Public Policy: 612-341-1615

Making change happen in the legislature on poverty, affordable housing, children's mental health & immigrant issues.

School Success for Immigrant Children:

Helps children succeed in school by providing long-term support to immigrant children & families.

Volunteer: 612-341-1611

Youth Services: 612-1611

Several programs offered to help 10-17 year olds & their families keep problems from reaching or returning to juvenile court.

Facilities

Downtown
414 S. Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404-1081
(612) 339-9101

South Hennepin Branch
9201 E. Bloomington Freeway, Suite Q
Bloomington, MN 55420-3437
(952) 884-7353

Lake Street Branch
4123 E. Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55406-2028
(612) 729-0340

Northwest Hennepin Branch
6900 78th Avenue N.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445-2719
(763) 560-4412

Four Directions Early Learning Center

2438 18th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612.722.0762

North Minneapolis Early Learning Center

1501 Xerxes Avenue North
Minnapolis, MN 55411
763.521.3477

History

Since 1878, The Family Partnership has helped more than one million people realize their dreams. We began under the Minneapolis Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals as the branch which protected children and women from abuse during a time when more protection was given to neglected animals than abused children and women. Although the services we offer have changed over the years, we have never strayed from our commitment to help improve the lives of our community's most vulnerable children and families.

  In 2010, The Family Partnership changed their name for the first time in 65 years. The change was done to reflect our long-held value of working together to solve problems and create healthy and safe neighborhoods. The current name also underscores our belief that we do not do our work alone, but with other organizations, schools, community groups, and caring individuals, who share our goal to make the Twin Cities a great place for every child and family.


Mission

Building strong families, vital communities, and capable children.