Parent Support

Parent Support Outreach ​​Program

Parenting can be a demanding job, especially for parents with young children. If you're a parent with a child under age 10 and need support, help may be available.

We offer short-term assistance and can connect parent and guardians to a wide variety of community resources. Participation is voluntary. Getting some help — even for a short period of time can make a big difference. We focus on a family's strengths and needs. This is about working with parents who want to do what's best for their kids. 

Parent Support Outreach Program video - Somali subtitles
Parent Support Outreac​h​ Program video - Spanish subtitles

Eligi​​bility

• Live in Dakota County
  
• Have at least one child 10 years old or younger
• Pregnant women who would like to be drug or alcohol free can participate in our Safe and Healthy Start P​rogram. 
  
• Need help with issues that make parenting challenging such as:
  • Financial problems
  • Substance use
  • Mental health
    
  • Domestic violence
    
  • Housing instability
  • Homelessness
    
  • Child development or behavior​

Contact​​ us

Parents or guardians can request p​rogram services by calling Children and Family Services Intake at 952-891-7459.

Dakota County has partnered with the following agencies to make referrals to this program using the Parent Supp​ort Outreach Referral form. Consent from the parent and a signed release of information are required to make a referral.

• School district early learning programs, including ECFE and ECSE
• Head Start
• Dakota County Public Health, including WIC
• 360 Communities - Lewis House

Parent Support Card
Parent Support Card - Spanish

Pathways to Prosperity and Wel​l-being Program

This program helps parents and families get support so they can stay safe, healthy and stable. This program works with families to find help that fits their specific needs.

Families may be eligible if they meet the following criteria:

• Live in Dakota County
• Are under the age of 18 or between the ages of 18-30 and eligible for public benefits
• Are a parent or expecting a baby
• Have low income
• Need help with finances, housing, mental health, substance use or child behavior or victims of domestic violence

​Parents or professionals wanting more information about accessing this program can contact Jason Davis, Pathways to Prosperity and Well-being Program Supervisor, at 952-891-7419​.