Parent resources
Dear Families,
I have collect some resources for you. You can find this on ParentAware.org or/and Thinksmall.org. This information is to help families who may need help finding medical resources, housing information, and Language (Other then English). Please let me know if you have any questions on how to find more information. I am here to help.
Early Childhood Screening (preschool screening)
Early Childhood and Preschool Screening: (763)645-2546
Sight and hearing association offers infants to preschool age vision and haring screening on site at child care centers. Pre-k screening qualifies for vision and haring component of district screening.
School District #11: preschool screening: 763-433-4833
Community Education Departments Special Needs (ECSE)
The State Department assures the provision of mandatory Special Education Services.
District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, www.anoka.k12.mn.us ............................................................... (763) 506-1279
District 12, Centennial, www.isd12.org .................................................................................... (763) 792-5231
District 13, Columbia Heights, www.colheights.k12.mn.us ....................................................... (763) 528-4414
District 14, Fridley, www.fridley.k12.mn.us .............................................................................. (763) 502-5100
District 15, St. Francis, www.stfrancis.k12.mn.us. Monday-Thursday, 8 am-4 pm. ..................... (763) 213-1508
District 16, Spring Lake Park, www.springlakeparkschools.org .................................................. (763) 600-5000
District 831, Forest Lake, www.forestlake.k12.mn.us ............................................................... (651) 982-8303
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) (763)506-1275
Each school district offers may different fun and educational experiences for children ages birth to five and their families. Many ECFE programs also have “drop in and play” opportunities for children and parents. Sliding fees.
District 11, Anoka-Hennepin ECFE: (763)506-1275
District 12, Centennial ECFE: (763)792-6120
District 13, Columbia Heights ECFE: (763)528-4515
District 14, Fridley ECFE: (763)502-5124
District 15, St. Francis ECFE: (763)753-7170
District 16, Spring Lake Park ECFE: (763)600-5900
District 831, Forest Lake ECFE: (651)982-8300
Families in safe hands: Raising Relatives children: (612)879-5307
Offers information and emotional support through support groups, recreation , and free phone consultation.
Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
Anoka County Child Care Assistance: (763)717-7711
Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)
The Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work. Parents are expected to work, and are supported in working with both cash and food assistance. Most families have a lifetime limit of 60 months on MFIP. mn.gov/dhs/ 763-422-7200
Health Care Coverage
Nucleus Clinic: (763)755-5300
Low cost and no cost birth control and reproductive health care. Annual checkups, pregnancy test, urinary tract infaction treatment, ect. Verification for M.A. And Minnesota Care applications. Charges on sliding scale. Onsite enrollment for Minnesota Family Planning Program (MFPP) for income eligible patients. Office open Mondays wednesdays, and Fridays. Call for appointment.
Minnesota Care: (651)297-3862
MinnesotaCare is a publicly subsidized health care program for residents who do not have access to affordable health care coverage. It is funded by a state tax on Minnesota hospitals and health care providers, federal Medicaid funds and enrollee premiums. Most enrollees pay a monthly premium based on family size and income. Children under 21, some military families, and families with an enrolled American Indian do not pay a monthly premium.
Public Health Services
Immunization clinics for children and adults: HOTLINE (763)323-6100
Refugee Health (763)422-6965
Assists with accessing health care and services.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (763)422-7055
Provides nutrition education and supplemental foods, which promote good health for pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to five years of age. Monday-Friday 8-4.
Anoka County Health Education-public health (763)422-7282
Provides health promotion activities related to promoting wellness and preventing chronic diseases, violence prevention, and mental wellness.
Early Learning Scholarships (651-641-6604 or toll-free 1-855-898-4465)
Think Small grants and financial opportunities 651-641-6604 or 1-855-898-4465
Please visit: http://www.thinksmall.org/for_early_childhood_professionals/grants_and_opportunities
Dental:
Apple Tree Dental: (763)784-7570
Provides preventative care and comprehensive dental services for children, adult, seniors, and disabled. Accepts most insurances, Minnesota Car, and M.A. Affordable plan options for uninsured who cannot afford the full cost of dental care. Handicap Accessible.
Affordable Dentures, Brooklyn Park: (763)315-1875
Children's Dental Services, Minneapolis: (612)746-1530
Dental care for children (1-18 and pregnant women) from low income families. Sliding scale for birth to 18. Will see young adults ages 18-21, but they must have insurance. Clinics in St. Paul and mobile care for Washington County and Shakopee. Interpreters available for Spanish, Hmong, and Somali. Call for appts.
Community University Health Care Center, Minneapolis: (612)638-0720
Call for information on acceptance process.
Dental Referral Services: (651)631-9845
Provides referrals for those who have no insurance, are low income, or pay cash for dental care.
Donate Dental Services: (651)454-6290
Provides dental services for persons who are low income, elderly, disabled, chronically ill, or children.
Helping Hand Dental Clinic: (651)224-7561
Sliding fee with current check stub.
NIP (Neighborhood Involvement Program) Community Clinic: (612)374-4089
www.neighborhoodinvolve.org 2431 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. Sliding Fee. Limited dental services: only cleanings, fillings, and x-rays. Also medical clinic for the uninsured.
Southside Community Dental Clinic, Minneapolis: (612)822-9030
Sliding fee for thoses who are eligible. Accept all state plan insurances. Walk ins before 4p.m.
University of MN Dental School: (612)625-2495
www.dentistry.umn.edu. 515 Delaware St. SE. Minneapolis. Set fees based on work done by students, grad student with faculty members. Accepts cash, check, credit care and insurance.
West Side Community Health Services: (651 602-7575
www.westsidechs.org Sliding fee. Accept all MA's 8:15 a.m, first 6-8 for the day. Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8-5 Wednesday 8:30-8:00. Thursday 8-7.
Mental Health Services:
For Emergency Mental Health Help, please call 9-1-1.
Anoka County public health: (763) 323-5744
ABC Family Counseling: (763)227-8076
Anoka Professional Building, 229 Jackson St. Ste 136, Anoka 55303. Individual, couple, and famiy counseling.
Affiliated Counseling Center: (763)572-2605
Anoka County Adult Mental Health Services (intake) (763)422-3283
Coon Rapids Counseling: (763)786-9755
Individual, teen, children, psychological assessment, couple, and family counseling. Minnesota Care and MA accepted.
Crisis Intervention Assessment (Mercy Hospital): (763)236-7911
Assess mental health needs and referrals in the emergency room at Mercy Hospital 244 hours a day. No age restriction, walk in or call, 24 hour immediate attention to urgent mental or emotional health problems. There will be an emergency room charge for this service.
Fraser: (76)231-2590
Fraser Intake Coordinator: (612)767-7222
Provides mental health services for children who have emotional and behavioral disorders as well as treatment services for infant through young adults with autism spectrum disorders and their parents or caregivers. Offers diagnostic intake, evaluation, therapy, individual and group family skills training, and other specialized related services.
Lee Carlson Center for Domestic Abuse Program: (763)783-4990
Women's Line: (763)783-4914
Men's Line: (763)783-4914
Women's Anger Management: (76)73-4990
Women's Group for Sexual Assault and Adolescent Group for Sexual Assault: (763)783-4990
www.leecarlsoncenter.org. Sliding fee. Most insurance accepted. Adult, child and adolescent psychiatry. Provides mental health counseling to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Provides marital/couples counseling, play therapy for children, and group therapy for men, women, adolescents and children.
Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
Parents are their child's first and most important teacher and caregiver. Families need quality early childhood programs while parents are at school, work, or to enhance the work of a stay at home parent/guardian. Included in this section are programs and services which support young children and families by providing information, education, and/or direct child care.
Anoka and Washington County PARENT AWARE: (763)783-4881
Minnesota's Quality Rating and improvement System. Parent Aware's Star Ratings help parents find programs that go above and beyond to prepare children for school and life. Our 1-4 star rating system -a free service-measures best practices identified by reserch and help children succeed. Providers can work with a quality coach to achieve their rates. Providers interested in becoming quality rated should call.
Bridge to Benefits: (www.bridgetobenefits.org
Find out if you qualify for public programs that can help stretch your family budget. Information on how and where to apply, print applications and learn more.
Child care Aware MN/Metro East: (763)783-4881
www.childcareawaremn.org/families/find-childcare. Child Care Aware MN provides families, child care providers, and communities with information and support for quality child care that is affordable and accessible for families in the metro area. We are a referral source for families, proving information and support to families in search of child care, provide resources for child care providers, and provide professional growth and development with educational programs, grants training, consolation and coaching with parent aware. We reach out to businesses and communities to generate awareness and support for high quality child care. If you are searching for child care in Minnesota or a child care provider looking for services, call 1-888-291-9811
CAPE (Child and parent Education) Centers: (763)506-1561
Provides child care while student parents attend classes at their own schools. Transportation for child and parent is provided free for residents of Anoka-Hennepin School District 11. Students out of district may be eligible but would need to provide own transportation. Must attend school within District 11 qualify. Serving young parents up to age 21. Programs include ECFF and parenting classes.
Head Start, ACCAP: (763)783-4300
www.accap.org A free preschool program for children ages birth to five of income eligible families. This program concentrates on child development and parental involvement. Individualized programs for children with special needs. Home based programs available. Serves Anoka and Washington County. Wrap around child care available at some sites. Call for application.
Homelessness and Housing Assistance:
Minnesota Housing
Minnesota Housing is the state’s housing finance agency. They provide a resource list for people who are homeless, about to experience homelessness, or who need to help paying for housing. It contains information on emergency assistance, public housing, and rent subsidies.
Medical and Health Programs:
Minnesota health care programs include:
Parent Aware childcare:
Offering free tools and resources to help families find the quality child care and early education programs their children need to succeed in school and life.
Thank you and please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!
-Mrs. Danielle
Multilingual Contact information:
Here's some information on Multilingual contact information for languages. If you need assistance please go to thinksmall.org.
Language Access Line
Do you speak Hmong? Somali? Spanish? A language access line is available for anyone using child care resource and referral services. Parents and guardians may call 1-888-291-9811 (651-665-0150 in the metro area) for personal support in their home language.
For Southeast Asian/Hmong services, call 651-665-0150, option 3
For Somali services, call 651-665-0150, option 4
For Latino services, call 651-665-0150, option 2
For services in all other languages, call 651-665-0150, and press #5