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Trained advocates providing information and resources to people over the age of 60. The goal is to assist residents in finding resources to stay in the home and find possible options for alternative living situations. Helps with services such as:- Assist with plans for recreational activities- Caregiver education and support- Caregiver relief- Community education- Consumer protection- Deliver home meals and work with nutrition sites- Forms assistance- Health care directives- Home visits- Medicare Part D enrollment- Nutrition Assistance Program for seniors (NAP)- Partners with Senior Linkage Line and Area Agency on Aging- Scams/fraud- Senior legal rights- Transportation resources- Volunteer recruitment and training

An activity-based mentoring program that matches at-promise youth with volunteer adult mentors who participate together in goal-centered, one-on-one relationships.- Youth are matched with their mentors for one year and meet weekly for 2 - 4 hours. Throughout the one-year program, the mentors and youth develop goals (one physical activity, and one academic), have new experiences, and attend a variety of events with other mentors and mentees of the program.- Youth and their mentors attend agency events based on four programming pillars: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Emotional Development, and Community Connectivity.- Youth and their families receive case management/support, and referrals for services. Mentors also have a network of support throughout their year of volunteering.

Public health nurses, family health mentors and nutritionists make home visits. Frequency of visits and length of time per visit agreed upon by family and nurse, depending upon needs of family.Services offered:- Health information on pregnancy- Nutritional counseling and guidance- Child's growth and development and child rearing questions- Parenting education- Prevention of child maltreatment- Works with school teams to assist families with special needs children- After Home Care: Suggestions for appropriate exercise program, mother's health needs, parenting education, newborn care, nutritional needs (breast or bottle feeding), infant growth and development, and supportive community resources?- Maternal and Child Health Program: Pregnancy care; special care for high risk pregnant women; nutritional assessment and education; prenatal health needs including nutrition, weight gain, balance of rest and exercise, substance use, preparation for labor and delivery, and adjustment to new family?- Services for Children: Public health nursing home visits for children with chronic illness, handicaps and developmental delays; nutrition assessment and education; physical and developmental screening; and more

Provides companionship services to isolated, home-bound seniors. Services may include assistance with errands, grocery shopping or transportation to appointments, assisting with correspondence or simple household tasks, share an interest or hobby, lunch outings or enjoying a walk. Provides volunteer opportunities for adults 55 years plus who would like to help others remain independent in their own homes. Clients receive:- Companionship and visiting to the isolated elderly clients- Assistance in personal needs such as shopping, medical appointments, letter writing, socialization- Respite care for caregivers. Senior Companions serve 15 - 20 hours a week and receive a tax free stipend plus transportation allowance.

Serves students referred by Minneapolis Public Schools with tutoring, mentoring, and academic supports.

Offers traditional home care services. Services are flexible and designed to meet client needs.- Assisting with ambulation and helping to prevent falls- Bathing, toileting, and grooming- Cleaning the bathroom and kitchen after use, washing dishes after meals, and mopping the floor- Cleaning the client's home, which includes dusting and vacuuming?- Dementia management and care to support clients who need personalized care- Driving and/or accompanying the client to the physician when necessary- Going on walks and encouraging and participating in stimulating activities- Helping with correspondence to family and friends- Making and changing the bed- Medication management- Preparing and serving meals according to the client's dietary needs- Providing hygiene assistance- Providing respite for family caregivers- Providing socialization, friendship, and support for the client- Reminding clients to take their medication- Shopping and performing other household errands- Taking care of personal laundry and bed linens for the client

Assists youth who can benefit from the influence of a consistent positive role model

Provides volunteers to help seniors in the community with daily tasks, encouragement to remain active, errands, transportation, and other services. Also provide companionship to seniors. Caring companion volunteers are adults 50 and older.

Matches youth with an adult mentor that offer guidance and support

Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Care- Assistance with activities of daily living - Encouraging engagement - Keeping seniors safe - Managing behavioral symptomsArthritis Care- Assistance with activities of daily living - Driving to exercise class - Encouraging daily activity - Maintaining a safe environment to avoid falls - Preparation of nutritious mealsCompanionship and Home Helper- Accompaniment to doctor visits - Grocery shopping - Laundry and linens - Light housekeeping - Meal preparation - Medication reminders - Respite care - SocializationDiabetes Care- Documentation of blood sugar results and encouragement to follow doctor recommendations for glucose results that are too high or too low - Encouraging foot care - Help scheduling doctor appointments, and transportation to and from appointments - Implementation of action plan if a diabetic emergency arises - Planning and preparation of a well-balanced diet based on recommendations of doctor or diabetes educator - Prompting to check blood sugar levels regularly - Reminders to take scheduled medicationsHospice Support- Respite for family caregivers - Supplemental supportPersonal Services- Bathing - Dressing - Incontinence care - Mobility assistanceTransitional Care- Hospital discharge assistance - Prescription pick-up - TransportationA few hours at a time, 24-hour and live-in care available.

Ge-Niigaanizijig: A comprehensive after-school mentoring program with four main components or pillars: culture, community, career, and education. The Education Department employs youth mentors for students in kindergarten through sixth grade.The Aanjibimaadizing Program: In partnership with the Department of Administration, the program employs teen mentors to work with students from ages 7 - 24 years

Support groups are available for individuals experiencing vision loss, offering a place to connect with others experiencing vision loss and share ideas. Each group meets monthly and transportation assistance is available.Peer-to-Peer Mentor Network matches individuals struggling emotionally with a mentor who has also walked that journey.

Provides a mentoring program focusing on the needs of the mentee and encourages them to make positive and healthy life choices. Mentors support youth by being their friend and building a relationship of trust. Services include:- Age-appropriate activities with youth such as walking, fishing, sports, crafts, swimming, biking, visiting the library, baking, homework, movies, and more- Mentors meet 2 - 4 times per month with their mentees for a year- Mentors meet for two or more hours for educational, recreational, and social activities- Youth interested in being a mentee, needing a mentor, and in need of a positive role model to make positive choices, build self-esteem, and support academic achievement

Matches children in grades?2 - 7 with college student mentors from Carleton College or Saint Olaf College for mentoring relationships that typically last 2 - 4?years.

Provides the following services: - 24-hour and holiday availability- Companion services- Errand running/shopping assistance- Homemaker assistance- In-home meal preparation- Mobility assistance, transfer with gait belt, TED Hose Assistance- Personal care such as dressing, bathing, grooming, and hair care- Respite care- Transportation to medical appointments, grocery, etc. to clients who require a minimum of 3 hours of home management and home care a week. Clients must be able to transfer to the vehicle. Door-to-door service provided. Driver will wait for the client during the appointment.

The Lupus Foundation of America provides education and support services to people affected by lupus. The foundation collaborates with experts to provide clear, easy-to-use information, programs, and resources to help people navigate their journey with lupus. Programs offered:- Health Education Specialists: Specialists are available to answer questions and provide caring support to people with lupus. Health Education Specialists are specially trained to provide people affected by lupus with non-medical counseling, disease education, information, and helpful resources. Spanish-speaking health education specialists are also available.- The Expert Series: An educational podcast that features empowering conversations with leading lupus experts that focus on helping people live with lupus- Local Support and Programs: There are opportunities to engage locally and participate in education events and support groups dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by lupus. Experts can help individuals find resources, support groups, and get involved in the fight to end lupus.- LupusConnect: An online community where people can engage with others to share experiences, find emotional support, and discuss practical ways to live and cope with the disease- Lupus & You: A free educational series where people with lupus, their family, and friends can learn more about the latest in lupus research and managing the disease. Provides advocacy and panelist events in-person or virtual formats.- National Resource Center: A collection of up-to-date resources and information on lupus. The Resource Center educates, empowers, and connects individuals to resources, educational articles, and support services about lupus.- Strategies to Embrace Living with Lupus Fearlessly (SELF): A free online self-management app program designed to help people with lupus live their best life. SELF is tailored to support people with lupus to manage symptoms, stress, medications, and working with their health care team.- Take Charge: A weekly education email series designed to give people with lupus, and those recently diagnosed, tips, and resources that can help them better manage their lupus and it's everyday challengesFind a local Lupus Foundation chapter at www.lupus.org/chapters.

Provides 1-on-1 peer support in the office, in the community, over the phone, and virtually, resource navigation, recovery events, and recovery groups for both adolescents and adults

Matches adult mentors with youth ages 5 - 17 who have common interests and hobbies. Mentors can be individuals, couples, or families. Mentoring partnerships provide support, friendship, and guidance.

21st Century Community Learning Centers: In partnership with the Minnesota Department of Education, HAP works with Community School of Excellence (CSE) and Prairie Seeds Academy (PSA) to after school academic and enrichment activities that include: the arts, music, crafts, leadership and personal develeopment, STEM classes, career exploration, and additional services.Ascend: Works with victims and at-risk youth to address the severe harm caused by their explotation and move them towards recovery and independenceHmoob Toj Sjab: A Montesorri school in which children learn all the foundation necessities for survival in their enviroment. Children learn all the basic building blocks that make up the world within and around them. They build awareness in identifying colors, shapes, textures, and dimensions; accomplish simple chores; develop manners such as grace and courtesy; learn to care for themselves and their enviroment; and build reading, writing, and math skills.In-Home Parenting: In-home parenting services and support to families referred by Ramsey County.Learn and Live: Health Education Programs: Education and outreach to the Hmong Community for breast and cervical cancer awareness and screening.Pathways to Eliminate Addiction: Adolescent and Adult Chemical Health Support program for Hmong individuals. The goal of the program is to reduce drug and alcohol use in the Hmong community by working with individuals to achieve or sustain abstinence, improve health, wellness and a quality of life.Project Grow: After-school program for ages 14 - 21, training students in exploring leadership, agriculture, college and career, and conservation.Saint Paul Promise Neighborhood Hmong Navigator: A HAP family navigator located at Jackson Elementary works at the school's Family Center to help connect low income families with minor children to community resources.Transcend: Crises intervention, social supports, safety planning, and legal advocacy for Hmong and Karen women who are experiencing domestic violence.YouthLEAD: Career education and paid internships for SE Asians ages 16 - 24. Must reside in Ramsey County.

Companion care and home care services include:- Light housekeeping- Meal preparation and clean-up- Friendly visiting- Errands running- Shopping assistance- Activities of daily living- Respite for family caregiversPersonal Care services include:- Bathing / showering- Grooming- Toileting- Help getting dressed- Feeding- Transfer assistance

Errands and shopping assistance- Volunteers will run local errands like picking up prescriptions or getting groceries for homebound seniors ensuring that they have the needed supplies to maintain their health and continue functioning independently at home Friendly visits- Volunteers provide social interaction for those who live alone or who would benefit from additional support and companionship Handyworker and yardwork assistance- Volunteers provide assistance with minor home repairs and maintenance (recipients are expected to pay for needed materials), outdoor chores such as garden projects, yard work, cleaning out gutters or snow removal Housekeeping and chore service- Volunteers provide assistance with routine cleaning and/or other occasional deep cleaning around the home to help ensure that seniors have a clean and safe environment which helps reduce safety risks that would be present if the senior attempted to do these chores on their own Resource and referral- Provides resources and referrals for any number of services that are not provided directly by agency Respite care- Volunteers provide the primary caregiver a temporary reprieve from their caregiving responsibilities and provide companionship and support to the senior receiving care. Faith In Action volunteers are not able to help with personal care such as toileting/bathing or assist with transfers or provide medical services such as administering medication or changing dressings. Transportation- Volunteer Drivers transport and escort participants to medical and non medical appointments helping increase mobility for seniors who are unable to drive or providing a safe alternative for those who still have a vehicle and license. Mileage reimbursement is available to all volunteer drivers.

Program is designed to support adoption as a life-long experience. Services include:- Counseling, educational workshops, support groups, homeland tours, and public education for those involved in adoption- Domestic intermediary services for birth parents and adopted persons doing search/outreach- Help in obtaining genetic background histories for adopted persons seeking medical information- International intermediary services for adoptive families and adopted persons doing search/outreach- Post-adoption therapy for attachment problems