Family Place
Family Place is an
early childhood program for families facing multiple stresses and challenges in
successfully parenting their children. The goal of Family Place is
to provide support and resources, share child development information and
enrich family relationships, while also promoting
the social and emotional development of young children.
Family
Place offers:
- therapeutic
preschool
- 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
Our Approach
We believe a high
degree of family involvement is essential for the successful
treatment of young children. Family Place utilizes a
team approach with families, mental health professionals and early
childhood educators working in partnership to strengthen parent-child
relationships. Throughout the period of time their children are
enrolled in the preschool program, parents collaborate with Family
Place staff to identify and address the developmental needs of their
children, while examining approaches to parenting that work for
their families.
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Classes are held year round with the
following schedule: |
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September – May
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Monday – Friday |
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June –
mid-August |
Monday -
Thursday |
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Morning option |
8:45-11:45 a.m. |
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Afternoon
option |
1:00-4:00
p.m. |
In most instances,
transportation can be arranged to and from preschool.
Who We Serve
The Family Place
program serves communities throughout the western suburbs of
Hennepin County including, St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Eden
Prairie and Plymouth. Family
Place enrolls families with children two and a half years
through five years old who would benefit from a structured preschool
program that addresses their emotional, social and developmental
needs.
Funding for Family Place
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.
Enrollment
Referrals are made to
Family Place by psychologists, social workers, health care
professionals, early childhood special education staff, preschool
programs, concerned parents and caregivers. To refer a child or
family, contact the Family Place Program Director at 952-939-0396.
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