If you know of additions or corrections to this list, please e-mail them to us at pcamn@pcamn.org. This list is limited to child abuse and neglect prevention resources.
Child Protection Services
Report child abuse 612-348-3552
Circle of Parents®
Alice O. Lynch, Metro Program Coordinator
(651) 523-0099
Council on Crime and Justice
Parenting classes for women with a significant other in prison. To register call 612-596-9478. www.crimeandjustice.org
Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA)
A body of Bikers to empower children to not feel afraid of the world in which they live. We stand ready to lend support to our wounded friends by involving them with an established, united organization. We work in conjunction with local and state officials who are already in place to protect children.
CHASE For Families
Hennepin county’s child abuse prevention council. This organization is a collaborative council consisting of community members who organize child abuse awareness and prevention campaigns such as conferences, fairs, etc.
Telephone : (612) 728-2094
The Children and Youth Work Group of A Minnesota Without Poverty (http://mnwithoutpoverty.org/) is recruiting citizen advocates to lobby for children in foster care and protective services. Additional advocates are needed in Ramsey County, where team members are already meeting with County Commissioners. The team will start meeting with state Senators and Representatives shortly. Individuals are also needed to fill out advocacy teams in Hennepin and Washington Counties. Estimated commitment is 5-10 hours per month. Volunteers will receive:
* Two state training sessions to understand child welfare programs
* An annual “report card” on their county’s performance
* Ongoing support to interpret the report card and to meet with elected officials
If interested contact Richard Gehrman at gehrm001@umn.edu.
Children's Safety Center
Visitation center, Genesis II for Women, Inc.
Telephone : 612-617-0191
CornerHouse
2502 10th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone: 612.813.8300
Fax: 612.813.8330
A high quality intervention system for children alleged to be victims of abuse and violence. Assesses suspected child sexual abuse, coordinates forensic interview services and provides training for other professionals. Referrals for CornerHouse services are accepted from law enforcement and county child protection services.
www.cornerhousemn.org
Cornerstone
A non-profit organization whose purpose is to prevent violence and provide comprehensive services to victims of domestic abuse and their children. Clients can access the agency through:
Office: 952-884-0376
24-hour crisis line: 952-884-0330
Crisis Connection
Provides crisis response to anyone who calls, are qualified to aassist with suicide situations, mental illness, and so on. Serve beyond Hennepin county
Telephone : 612-379-6363
Families Moving Forward: An emergency shelter for homeless families.
Telephone: 612-529-2185
Free Legal Clinic for Victims
Free legal clinic for victim/survivors of sexual violence, their families and friends. This is a collaboration between SVC and the Volunteer Lawyers Network. Volunteer attorneys from VLN will staff the clinic the first Wednesday >of every month from noon - 1:30 and every third Wednesday from 6-7:30 pm. Sexual Violence Center 3757 Fremont Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55412
Telephone : 612.871.5100
Genesis II for Families Circle of Parents
Closed to the public. Childcare provided. Meeting Mondays from 11:00am-12:00pm. For mroe information contact Helen Gallager at Genesis II for Families.
Telephone : 612-617-0191 ex 1241
Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery
Provides emergency care for children under age 6 while parents attend to personal or family crisis.
Telephone : 763-591-0100
Healthy Sexual Boundaries Men's Group
Group meets every Saturday from 10 a.m. - 12:00 noon at the Men's Center 3249 Hennepin Avenue South, Suite 55 Minneapolis, MN. Contact The Men's Center at (612) 822-5892.
Home Free Shelter Circle of Parents
Closed to Public Contact Jessica Belland at Home Free Women's Shelter at 763-559-9008.
Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center Circle of Parents
Meeting Wednesdays from 1:00-2:00pm. For more information contact Lorraine White at (612) 728-2024. No childcare (at this time).
Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center
Native American sexual assault resources
Telephone : 612-728-2000
Parent Warmline
A non-crisis helpline to provide practical advice and community resources to families in the Twin Cities area. A trained warmline volunteer will answer questions or concerns about behavioral and developmental issues.
Telephone: 612-813-6336
Toll-free: 866-916-4316
Rape and Sexual Abuse Center
24 Hour crisis line: 612-825-4357
Sexual Violence Center
2100 Pillsbury Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404. Meets Thursday evenings from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Call 612-871-5100 ext. 12. The free Concerned Persons Support Group currently has openings for new members. Meets each Monday evening from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Call 612-871-5100 ext 12.
Crisis number: 612-871-5111
The Impact Program provides services to children and adolescents who have been affected by sexual abuse. The Family Options Program is an early intervention/prevention program for families at risk of neglect or abuse who reside in south Minneapolis and South Hennepin County. Contact: Stephanie Combey at 612-861-1675.
University of Minnesota Parenting
A free public service of the University of Minnesota Extension Service. Parenting information fact sheets are available on-line. This same information is also available via telephone messages 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, using a touch-tone phone. Phone 612-624-2200, or 1-800-525-8636 in Minnesota. Follow voice instructions to make your selections.
