Our Mission Cornerstone’s continuum of service helps to create communities where individuals and families are safe and children thrive. We advocate, educate and lead the way to social change. Our Goal Cornerstone’s ultimate goal is to reduce the prevalence of domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking and general crime. Safe and stable futures are possible … Read more
Category: Youth & Young Adults
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
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
Know the Truth™ is the Substance Use Prevention program of Mn Adult & Teen Challenge. Our mission is to prevent teen substance use in Minnesota. We pursue this by partnering annually with 160+ Minnesota schools to educate nearly 60,000 middle school and high school students, as well as by collaborating with parents, educators, law enforcement, and other community leaders … Read more
Catholic Charities 28-bed shelter for youth, 30-day average stay, longer stays available if needed, basic needs; food, shelter, clothing, laundry with on-site medical care. Crisis counseling and support, case management, mental health and chemical dependency counseling, Independent Living Skills training , one-to-one educational assistance, assessment to determine possibility of re-unification with family/friends. The shelter meets … Read more
Fountain Centers Committed to helping individuals and their families who have alcohol and other drug problems since 1974. We strongly promote and integrate the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous into our therapy services. Other core components of our treatment programs draw from motivational enhancement and cognitive behavioral traditions, with an emphasis on teaching … Read more
Inpatient and Outpatient Addiction Treatment for Young People Ages 12-25 The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s addiction treatment center in Plymouth, Minnesota, located just west of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, specializes in addiction rehab for adolescents, teenagers and young adults. Our inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment programs are developmentally appropriate, personalized and … Read more
Need to take a closer look at a teen’s alcohol or other drug use? An individualized screening and brief intervention program Designed specifically for youth who are experiencing mild to moderate problems associated with alcohol or other drug use, Hazelden Betty Ford’s Teen Intervene Program provides education, support, and guidance for teens and their parents. … Read more
Heartland Girls’ Ranch was founded in June 1992 to provide a service to at-risk female juveniles. It was developed with the commitment to provide a unique and effective approach to working with these girls. Heartland Ranch is a working ranch that uses horses as a catalyst to bring about positive change. The horses are used … Read more
Child and Teen Checkups services are for young people who receive healthcare benefits through Medical Assistance, including independent teens and young adults up to age 21, as well as young parents. Whether you speak English, Spanish, Somali, Hmong, or another language, we will speak with you in your native language. Talk with a Child and … Read more