Family Place

Family Place is an early childhood program for families with children between the ages of 2.5 to five years who are facing multiple obstacles in successfully parenting their children. We serve communities through the Western suburbs, including St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Eden Prairie and Plymouth.

Family Place was founded on the principle that a high degree of family involvement is essential for the successful development of young children.

While parents in the program build their parenting and relationship skills, children attend a therapeutic preschool that promotes social and emotional development. Parents collaborate with Family Place staff to identify and address the developmental needs of their children and examine approaches to parenting that work for their families.

Family Place provides:

• Therapeutic preschool classrooms
• Therapeutic family support and advocacy
• Play therapy
• Parent-child interaction
• Family group activities
• Home visits
• Referrals to community resources
• Collaboration with music and occupational therapists to maximize social/emotional school readiness

Family Place Preschool Schedule

Classes are held year-round on the following schedule:
 
Morning option: 8:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Afternoon option: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

In some instances, transportation can be arranged to and from preschool.

Payment/Funding

Family Place is funded primarily by the Hennepin County Department of Children and Family Services. Additional funding for Family Place comes from the United Way, local foundations, corporations and individual donations. Insurance may be required to cover the cost of some services.

Referrals

Anyone can refer a family to Family Place. Referrals are often made by psychologists, social workers, health care professionals, preschool programs and concerned caregivers. To refer a child or family, call 952-939-0396 and ask for the Family Place Program Director.