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Welcome to Minneapolis Family Connections

Minneapolis Family Connections is a group of parents and professionals who support families of young children with medical or developmental concerns by hosting events, facilitating support groups, and providing information through our newsletter, website, speaker forums and other communication tools. 

 

We help families move from coping to flourishing.

Are You Concerned About Your Child's Development?
All parents wonder at times about their child's development.  A child may start walking or talking later than his peers.  Parents may wonder if medical problems in early infancy could affect their child.  If you have any questions or concerns, here is how you can get started. 

Are You Someone Who Works with Young Children?
To refer a child for evaluation, download this form.  For the greater metro area, use this referral directory.

Events

Fathering the Child with Special Needs
4/13/2009 5:30 PM
A parent group for fathers of young children with special needs.  Meets every second Monday.

Changed by a Child
4/8/2009 5:30 PM
A monthly support group for parents of children with special needs.  Make connections, share concerns and learn more about navigating the system.  Meetings are held the second Wednesdays of every month. 

If you need childcare, please register.

Coffee Connection
3/25/2009 9:30 AM
Looking to connect with other parents?  Join us for a cup of coffee and some light-hearted conversation.

Parenting the Child with Special Needs & Friends
9:30 AM
These classes include integrated parent/child activity time and a parent discussion/support group.  Discussions include topics relating to rasing children with special needs. 

Newsletter

Overcoming Fear and Ingnorance with Inclusion
Spring, 2009
A person with a disability faces barriers built with the bricks of ignorance and fear.

Laughing -- A Fun Way to Improve Your Family's Health
Winter, 2009
A mom discovers the benefits of focusing on laughing with her son.

Discovering Respite Care
Winter 2009
A mother of a child with Down Syndrome finds the benefits of respite care a few hours a week.

Transitions - As Your Child Turns Three
Spring 2008
As your child apporaches her third birthday, there are some changes in the wind.

Moving on to Kindergarten
Winter, 2006
How should parents approach finding a good school placement for their child with special needs?  What range of options are offered?  What does kindergarten "look like" for our children?

Moving on to Kindergarten (Spanish)
En Sus Marcas,Listos, Vamos Para el Kindergarten!

Moving on to Kindergarten (Somali)

Xiriirita  Waalidka Iyo lmaha U Baahan Waxbarashada Gaarka ah { ECSE} Warar cusub oo u soo baxa waalidiinta ku nool Miniyaabolis

 

  Dugsiga  Xannanada {Kindergarten}


Early Childhood
SCREEN AT 3
Having your children evaluated by age 3 can help you know how your child is doing.  Now is the time to call for an appointment.

For a free early childhood screening
call 348-TOTS 
(612-348-8687)


What is Early Intervention?
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It is help provided as early as possible to children who might experience delays.  Learn more!
 

How to Get Involved
The IEIC meets monthly and has committees working on issues ranging from family support to public awareness and identifying children with special needs early.   

We welcome parents, service providers, and early childhood professionals.  Parents of special needs children ages birth to 12 are eligible for an hourly stipend for their participation. 

If you are interested in becoming part of a vital, active organization that improves the lives of children and their families, please call  Jean at 612-668-5107 or send her an e-mail.

 


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