Saint Paul Public Schools
Special Education Family Resource Fair
February 20, 2015
Autism Society of MN
651-647-1083
Non-profit www.ausm.org
Camp, support groups social skills education, ASD certification, therapy, advocacy, referral, and resources
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities
651-789-2400
Mentoring www.bigstwincities.org
Our mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1:1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. We also provide opportunities for youth to promote healthy relationships, college access, and workforce readiness.
Community Action Head Start and Early Head Start
651-603-5977
Early Childhood Education www.caprw.org
Head Start has been partnering with parents and educating young children in Ramesy County for 50 years, making us the leaders in high quality early childhood education. We serve
pregnant moms, infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Progams are individualized to meet your childs needs.
Comunidedes Latinas Unidas En Servicio- CLUES
651-746-3500
Behavioral Health and Social Service Agency www.clues.org
We provide health promotion and prevention education and resources particularly around breast health and cervical cancer, tobacco cessation, and health care access (MNsure). Additionally we provide CLUES Employment Services and Financial Prosperity Services.
Discovery Club / Community Education
651-632-3793
Child Care Services / Community Education www.discoveryclub.spps.org
Discovery Club provides out-of-school time child care in a safe, fun, nutruing environment that supports student learning and development. This servicce is available to currently enrolled St. Paul Public Elementary School students. Community Education provides a variety of classes, activities, and community building events that are accessible to individuals with special needs of all ages.
Dodge Nature Center
651-455-4531
Nature Center www.dodgenaturecenter.org
Sping and Summer Day Camps for students K-8. One week summer camp for children on the Autism Spectrum. Classes for students in Pre-K-Grade 12. Public programs for families all year long.
Dynamic Connections Autism Program
651-760-3109
Non-profit www.dcsmn.org
Dynamic Connections is a non-profit program designed to provide opportunities for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum to develop their flexible thinking and social skills. The program is based on a combination of Relationship Development Intervention RDI(c) and occupational therapy principles. We offer M-F 8:30a-3:00p programing for most of the summer. Participants may register for 1-5 days per week, and for 1-10 weeks of the summer schedule. We also offer weekly or biweekly groups for 2 hours sessions.
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
651-793-5410
Early childhood family education- parent/ child birth to kindergarten ecfe.spps.or
EFCE provides education for parents and their young children birth to kindergarten entrance. Most classes are two hours, once a week with together time, parent time, and child time. There are home visits, ELL classes and culturally specific offerings too.
Family Achievement Center
651-738-9888
OT, PT, ST Pediatric Therapy Clinic www.familyachievement.com
Family Achievement Center brings together a unique framework of resources. Our dedicated team of professionals use a combination of traditional and innovative techniques and
interventions to assist clients in reaching their full potential. We offer a variety of groups and camps in the summer.
Family Voices of Minnesota
1-866-334-8444
Non-profit www.familyvoicesofminnesota.org
Family Voices aims to achieve family-centered care for all children and youth with special health care needs and/or disabilities. Through our state and national networks, we provide families tools to make informed decisions, advocate for improved public and private policies, build partnerships among professionals and families, and serve as a trusted resource on health care.
GiGi's Playhouse Twin Cities
952-926-3660
Down Syndrome Achievement Center www.gigisplayhouse.org/twincities
GiGi's Playhouse is a Down Syndrome AchievementCenter that provides free educational, therapeutic, and social programs for individuals with down syndrome and their families.
Girl Scouts of MN River Valleys
800-845-0787x1638
Non-profit-youth serving www.girlscoutsrv.org
Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys serves 36,000 girls in southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We are one of 112 Girl Scout councils that make up the national Girl Scout movement, sharing the mission to build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. Our work is supported by more than 16,000 volunteers.River Valleys provides an inclusive environment where girls develop the skills they need to become our future leaders. Through specialized programs and events, we provide a safe place for girls to grow and share new experiences, develop core values and contribute to society.
Highland Friendship Club
651-698-4096
Non-profit that serves teens - adults with disabilities www.highlandfriendshipclub.org
The Highland Friendship Club, HFC, provides year-round classes and activities for people 14 years and older with and without disabilities. Our classes and activities are opportunities for our members to develop skills, where they can meet and maintain friendships and make connections in the community.
Hmong Helping Hands
763-228-9676
Non-profit, Educational & Social Assistance www.hmonghelpinghands.org
To support, educate, advocate and empower families of chronic illnesses and disabilities while dispelling myths and stigma within the community.
Lifetrack
651-227-8417
Non profit that provides pediatric services (speech and occupational therapy) therapeutic preschool (Families Together Preschool) and job training services for
adults. www.lifetrack-mn.org
Lifetrack is a nonprofit human services organization with a mission to work together to develop the strengths within children, families and adults facing the greatest life challenges so that all families and individuals are strong, healthy and productive members of the community.
Metropolitan Center for Independent Living
651-646-8342
Advocacy, Information and Classes www.mcil-mn.org
MCIL wants to see people with disabilities seek their own goals and be as independent as they see possible. Our transition program fosters these approaches with youth before and after graduation and throughout their lives.
Minnesota Center for Psychology
651-644-4100
Outpatient clinic www.minnesotacenterforpsychology.com
Individual Psychotherapy (children, adolescents, adults, and families), Play Therapy, Trauma Focused Congnitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Psychological Testing (ages 6 and up), Adolescent Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Social Skills Groups, and Mindfulness Education
Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
651-917-2370
Non profit www.mofas.org
MOFAS is the statewide resource on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in Minnesota
(and on a national level). We provide education and training so FASD is better understood. We also provide FASD Diagnostic Assessment Services and support for families impacted by prenatal alcohol exposure.
NAMI Minnesota
651-645-2948
Mental Health www.namihelps.org
The National Alliance on Mental Illiness (NAMI) of Minnesota is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with mental illiness and their families. NAMI Minnesota offers education, support and advocacy. NAMI Minnesota vigorously promotes the development of improved access to services, increased opportunities for recovery, reduced stigma and discrimination, and increased public understanding of mental illness
Neighborhood House
651-789-2500
Social Service Ageny www.neighb.org
Adult education, school readiness, programming for children and youth, health access, food support, basic needs support: housing, clothing, rental/energy assistance, and public benefits assistance.
Northern Star BSA, Special Needs Scouting
763-231-7201
Youth Development/Education organization northernstarbsa.org or polaris.nbsa.org
Scouting offers a variety of programs and opportunities to youth of all abilities. In classroom programs, field trip opportunities, volunteer led units and support services for adults working with youth with special needs in Scouting are all available through the Special Needs district of the Northern Star Council.
PACER Center
952-838-9000
Non-profit www.pacer.org
Pacer provides individual assistance, workshops, written materials and resources to help families make decisions about education and other services for their children and young adults with disabilities.
Portico Heatlnet
651-603-5107
Non-Profit Health Care www.porticohealthnet.org
If you are eligible for affordable health care coverage we can help you apply. We also provide information about where to find low cost medical, dental and mental health services in the community, as well as other services as needed. Portico's staff is mulit-lingual and can assist you regardless of the language you speak.
Ramsey County Child and Teen checkups
651-266-2423
St. Paul- Ramesy County Public Health www.ctcramsey.mn.us
Preventive health program for children, teens, and young adults on Medical Assistance and Minnesota Care. We explain benefits of the program, assist families in establishing medical and dental clinics, and arrange transportation and interpreters for appointments.
Rondo Library
651-266-7400
Libraury sppl.org
Books, media, programs and resources for all ages.
Saint Paul Magic – Special Olympics MN
651-214-6517
Competitive Year-round Sports thestpaulmagic@gmail.com
Saint Paul Magic offers a year-round, competitive sports option for your athlete. Every athlete, of every ability, 8 years and older is encouraged to compete. We are a youth oriented,
community based team. We train in SPPS venues. We offer alpine skiing, athletics, basketball, bowling, flag football, swim and more, in a supportive environment.
Sprockets
651-209-3519
Network of afterschool organizations http://www.sprocketsstpaul.com/
Sprockets is a network of many different after-school and summer programs for youth in Saint Paul. It is a collaboration of community organizations, the city of Saint Paul, and Saint Paul Public Schools. Looking for after-school activites, summer programs, or just fun things to do in Saint Paul? Check out our Program Finder: http://www.sprocketsstpauk.com/program-finder
The ARC Greater Twins Cities
952-920-0855
Non-profit www.argreatertwincities.org
The ARC Greater Twin Cities is driven to ensure opportunities for individuals with Intellectul and developmental disabilities and their families achieve full and satisfying lives. We provide advocacy services, training and resources to support families across the lifespan, from birth to the point of diagnosis, to support with school services, during the transition from school to living and working in community, and when the parents or caregivers can no longer care for their family member.
True Friends
800-450-8376
Camps, respite & travel www.TrueFriends.org
Offer camps, respite, & travel for kid & adults w/ physical & developmental disabilities.
West Metro Learning Connections
952-474-0227
West Metro Learning Connections www.wmlc.b:2
Providing support for individuals with Aperger’s Disorders, High Functioning Autisim and other social, emotional and behavioral needs by developing individuals social understanding and social skills by professional support services to schools and students.
Whole Family Chiropractic
651-789-0033
Chiropractic/Health Care www.healthyfamilymn.com
Providing chiropractic and health care services to families.
Young Dance
612-423-3064
All Abilities Youth Modern Dance http://www.youngdance.org/
Since 1987 Young Dance has encourged youth in our community to build body and spirit through the creative art of dance. The dance students and company collaborate with
professional artists, forge meaningful community partnerships and push the boundries of the art and practice of dance. Young Dance is an inclusive, artistic community where creativity flourishes and all are encourged to aspire to artistic professionalism. Young Dance offers modern dance technique, improvisation, and choreographic skills for any body.
This resource guide was created by students enrolled in Skills Uniquely Marketable in Technology (SUMIT) training program a work experience training program for transitioned aged youth with special needs. SUMIT is part of Saint Paul Public Schools’ Focus Beyond Transition Services
