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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

Parenting the Child with Special Needs & Friends
9/10/2008 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. 

Changed by a Child
8/13/2008 6:00 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.

Fathering the Child with Special Needs
8/11/2008 5:30 PM
A parent group for fathers of young children with special needs.  Meets every second Monday.

Other Events

Family Fun with Music Therapy!
9/18/2008 6:00 PM
Arc Greater Twin Cities is teaming up with MacPhail Center for Music for a night of musical fun, offered at four locations across the metro area.  Round up the whole family and join us for an energetic, entertaining, enlightening and very hands-on experience with a multicultural flavor!

Get Set! for Early Childhood
9/23/2008 6:30 PM
This workshop prepares parents of young children for the changes that occur when your child moves from early childhood special education to school-based services.

Tools, Tips and Techniques: Parenting a Child with a Disability
11/3/2008 6:30 PM
If you have a child with a disability, you know how challenging parenting can be.  Explore the stages that parents and caregivers go through and learn how to look within for sources of self-empowerment.

Newsletter

Summer Fun for Families
May, 2008
Free or low-cost activities for families with young children.

For more information, see this summer's newsletter.


Summer Recreation for Special Kids
May, 2006
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that private and public recreational providers make reasonable accommodations to integrate children with disabilities in their programming.   Check out this list of free or low-cost summer activities.

Extended School Year (ESY) and Summer School
January, 2005

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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