Casa de Esperanza is a leader in the domestic violence movement and a national resource center for organizations working with Latin@s in the United States. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota Casa de Esperanza’s mission is to “mobilize Latinas and Latin@ communities to end domestic violence.” Founded in 1982 to provide emergency shelter for Latinas and … Read more
Category: Family Support
MRCI’s County Employment Services provides numerous employment services for recipients of: Minnesota’s Family Investment Program (MFIP) The Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) provides temporary assistance to low-income families with one or more children. The program helps families by expecting, supporting and rewarding work. MFIP expects parents who receive cash and food benefits to look for … Read more
FINDING FAMILIES & CARING SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN In 2012, Children’s Home Society of Minnesota (Children’s Home) and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) combined complementary adoption services, high standards of quality and experience creating and supporting families. To meet the growing need of children in Minnesota’s foster care system, in 2018 Children’s Home expanded our … Read more
PROVIDING A LIFELINE TO PEOPLE IN NEED For more than a century, JFS has been providing services to the greater St. Paul area, responding to the needs of both the Jewish community and the community at large. To learn more about the comprehensive services offered, please click on the corresponding links below
Have you recently gotten a DUI and you need a chemical evaluation? Do you think you may have an alcohol or drug problem, but not sure what to do? Are you required that to get a “Rule 25” or “Chemical Use Assessment”? Would you like some help trying to figure out what to do next … Read more
As a trusted resource for families, the Nursery focuses on prevention by offering free, voluntary services for parents who face barriers such as unemployment, homelessness, medical or mental health concerns, poverty, domestic violence, or other difficult situations. We help strengthen families by connecting them to resources, caring for their children during difficult times, and setting … Read more
We offer free legal help to low-income and senior citizen (60+) clients in a full range of civil matters. Our highly experienced and diverse staff is dedicated to helping people preserve and maintain life essentials—income, health, safety, and shelter. Serving the 33 counties of southern Minnesota, including the east and south metro, along with agricultural … Read more
Now in our 120th year, serving the most vulnerable in Minnesota and Wisconsin. In 2015, we served more than 24,000 people and employed a staff of 800 in Minnesota and Wisconsin, in more than 110 locations. We coordinated the efforts of nearly 1,800 volunteers, who contributed over 120,000 hours of service. Community Family Supports Services … Read more
The keystone of Al-Anon’s structure is the membership. The basic unit is the Al-Anon or Alateen group, which consists of two or more individuals whose lives have been adversely affected by alcoholism coming together for mutual help. Two principle lines of communication exist between the individual group and Al-Anon as a whole: 1) the World … Read more
Catholic Charities is a non-profit organization that advances the charitable and social mission of the Diocese of St. Cloud. We build communities, promote family life, and enhance human dignity by providing quality services to meet the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of individuals and families of all faiths and beliefs. Services Emergency Services Family … Read more
What if there was a different, better way to live? There is. Do you need a place to stay? Do you need food? Hygiene supplies? Job skills training? Do you just need someone confidential to talk to – someone who understands? Breaking Free is here and we can help you. Call (651) 645-6557 to schedule … Read more