Staff within this organization are available to help families with children connect with supportive services in their local community.

Description

Staff help families learn about the wide variety of services and supports that may be helpful, make referrals on behalf of families when needed, and check-in with families until navigation services are no longer needed.

Resource centers may have staff that speak a variety of languages, that live in the local community, and represent similar cultural, racial and ethnic backgrounds of the families they serve. Agencies may also offer direct services in addition to navigation support.

Additional Information

The Family Service Coordinator is available to help families learn about the wide variety of services and supports that may be helpful, make referrals on behalf of families when needed, and check-in with families until navigation services are no longer needed.

These include other Wilder programs for which families are eligible, as well as partnerships within the metro region.

The types of services depend on the needs of the family. The Family Service Coordinator can help families connect to local supports and services, including:

• Basic needs such as food, kids clothing, diapers
• One-on-one family coaching
• Resource connections
• Assistance with referrals for early childhood screening, individual education plan services, and enrolling in kindergarten
• Assistance in identifying and enrolling in other Wilder programs
• Assistance in connecting to a Ramsey County Navigator
• Assistance in applying for Medical Assistance (MNsure)
• Parenting resources and support

Additionally, children can be helped to enroll in the childcare center.

Located in St. Paul's Frogtown neighborhood, the Wilder campus offers a welcoming, community-centered setting where kids and families feel connected, supported, and confident during important early years.

Features

• Area Served by County
  • Anoka County
  • Carver County
  • Dakota County
  • Hennepin County
  • Ramsey County
  • Scott County
  • Washington County

• Client Conveniences
  • Assistance with community resources

• Specialization
  • Family

Eligibility

A Family Service Coordinator is available to help families with at least one child aged 16 months to 5 years connect with whole-family, supportive services in their local community.

Fee

These services are free.