Change

The community & school collaborative (csc) served nearly 2,000 young people in the 2022-23 school year to remove mental and emotional barriers to school success. Throughout the past 15 years, services have expanded to include mentoring, case management, care coordination, and clinical mental health services. Today, csc partners with minneapolis public schools, saint paul public schools, hennepin county, ramsey county, Minnesota department of human services, and Minnesota office of justice programs to serve kids and families throughout the twin cities.

Change institute brings healing, teaching, and advocacy together to look at influencing systems Change and approaching sustainability. Change institute helps develop and implement trainings focused on preparing caring adults (teachers, administrators, therapists, etc.) To best meet community mental health needs for children, youth, and young adults. We work to empower a diverse clinical workforce that is prepared to serve children and families facing complicated barriers in the twin cities.

Gap school served 175 youth and young adults (ages 14-24) in the 2022-23 school year through education and enrichment; training that leads to employment; and social and emotional supports. Through long-term partnerships with saint paul public schools, the saint paul community literacy consortium, and youthbuild usa, gap school helps youth at risk of school failure complete their high school diploma while earning an industry-recognized certificate in an environment better tailored to meet their strengths and needs.