Program areas at MACC
Early childhood education and caretfp offers high-quality, culturally responsive early childhood education and care as a key element of our 2gen approach for improving The well-being of children and families. Our classrooms increase access to early education, with a focus on communities of color in order to address systemic disparities and create equitable communities where all families and children can thrive. In 2023, tfp's experienced early childhood educators delivered evidence-based curricula designed to expand children's literacy, language use, math and science knowledge, and executive functioning which prepared children for kindergarten and future success. Family workers provided support and case management services to preschool families to engage parents/caregivers with their children's learning and promote whole-family well-being. In 2023, our four directions site, located in south minneapolis, offered full-day, year-around education and care. There were 59 children enrolled, and we opened an infant classroom in The fall. Our north minneapolis preschool also offered full-day, year-around education and care. There were 32 children enrolled. We maintained our accreditation from The national association for The education of young children (naeyc), as well as our 4-star rating from parentaware, Minnesota's resource for identifying high-quality early childhood care and education programs. Of The families served by tfp's early childhood programming, 94% live at or below 200% of The federal poverty level. Children who experience poverty and early adversity are at greater risk for developmental delays. Tfp continues to offer developmental screening and therapies (speech/language, physical, occupational) to young children at both preschools, as well as offer developmental therapies for children enrolled in head start programs in hennepin county. Developmental therapies are a vital part of our work in addressing disparities in our communities so that children can reach their full potential, and we served 159 children in 2023. 100% of children graduating tested kindergarten ready, compared to The mn state average of 60%. 100% of parents/caregivers demonstrated increased knowledge of parenting/child development. 100% of children received developmental testing.
Mental health therapiestfp continued to see immense need for healing from recent stressors including The covid-19 pandemic, community violence, and economic uncertainty. This, alongside The longstanding impact of systemic inequities and racism, drive a significant demand for access to affordable mental health services. Tfp serves some of The most impacted communities, and our work with individuals and families in 2023 continued our focus on healing and building resilience. Tfp mental health therapies were provided through five programs in 2023:-outpatient mental health: individual, couples, Family, or group therapy sessions that address challenges, identify goals, and develop plans toward greater mental well-being. -multi-systemic therapy: intensive treatment for youth ages 12-17 living at home who exhibit behaviors that put them at-risk of out-of-home placement or school expulsion.-school-linked mental health: mental health counseling for youth up to age 21 at schools in The richfield, brooklyn center, and minneapolis districts. -developmental therapies: behavioral therapy, such as play therapy, for children under age 6 at our preschools as well as children referred by head start locations in hennepin county. -diversity social work advancement program (dswap): clinical internships for advanced-standing master's degree students from under-represented communities, increasing diversity among providers. In 2023, our developmental therapies program expanded to include a full-time occupational therapist and increased speech therapy by 0.25 fte. It also added The listening program to work with children on boosting attention, memory, motor and learning skills while reducing sensory sensitivity. In an effort to minimize loss of insurance coverage, The mental health therapies staff also worked to get information and resources to households for renewing their access to medicaid. 1,027 individuals from 396 households were served through our mental health programs. 91% of young children, 94% of children and adolescent, and 92% of adults with 6+ months of services made progress towards their treatment goals. 92% of criminal justice-involved youth served through intensive home counseling avoided out-of-home placement. 89% of youth reported stronger Family relationships.
Pride anti sex traffickingtfp provides support services to sexually exploited and at-risk youth, adults, and their families through The pride (promoting recovery, independence, dignity, and equality) program. Pride was created in Partnership with a trafficking survivor and her tfp therapist in 1978 and was The first program for such survivors in Minnesota. The program uses a holistic approach to combat sexual exploitation that includes disrupting demand, providing services to those impacted, and changing systemic factors that lead to exploitation and abuse. In 2023, pride continued to work with participants on reaching a life free of exploitation and abuse while moving toward self-sufficiency. This included providing evidence-based curricula, intensive case management, support groups, youth prevention groups, lgbtq+ and male-specific services, 24-hour crisis line, transitional housing, court advocacy services, street outreach, and mental health therapy. Our lake street office includes a drop-in center designed specifically for people at-risk of or experiencing sexual exploitation. In 2023, our drop-in center enabled individuals to shower, do laundry, take a nap in quiet and safety, use The phone or a computer, access a meal, obtain donated items, and just relax in The space without judgement. 2023 was a re-funding year for The state grants that make this work possible. Tfp successfully renewed four grants from The Minnesota department of health, The Minnesota department of human services, and The office of justice programs. The combination of these funds and private philanthropy makes this work possible. 486 individuals were served through The pride program. The youngest was 16 and The oldest was 72. 24% were 18-24. 80% were female, 14% male, and 5% were nonbinary or transgender. 88% were black, indigenous, or people of color. 97% maintained/improved their access to healthcare. 93% decreased their involvement in The commercial sex industry.
Family home visitingtfp home visiting services focus specifically on strengthening The health and well-being of families, leading to better futures for The next generation. Many of The families we engage in our Family home visiting program face significant trauma, poverty, lack of resources, and lack of access to care and development. Trained Family home visitors offer them a lifeline through connection to resources, coaching and guidance, support, and encouragement. In 2023, we implemented four program models that enabled our skilled home visitors to help parents/caregivers identify their strengths, set goals, and strive toward positive changes through groups, home visits, and intensive prenatal and infant programs. Those models were: healthy families america: works with pregnant individuals and new parents/caregivers to build healthy, nurturing relationships with their children. This national 2gen program has over 25 years of proven results.parenting for The future: serves parents with cognitive limitations who have a young child or children living at home. It provides parenting education, access to community resources, and joint activities for parents and children to build their relationship. Parenting support outreach program: connects parents with community resources for Family health and stability and provides coaching and education to avoid entry into child protective services (cps). Parent capacity building program: works with cps-involved parents to build parenting skills and promote Family well-being. It provides in-home coaching and education, connects parents to community resources for basic needs, and helps parents set goals to attain skills for greater self-sufficiency.778 children and parents/caregivers from 276 households were served in our Family home visiting programs.