Children and Family Development

The Children and Family Development Division provides programs and services that promote, empower, and nurture families and communities towards self-sufficiency utilizing a holistic and strength-based approach.

Self-Sufficiency Program (SSP)

The Self-Sufficiency Program (SSP) is a supportive service to assist families with significant or multiple barriers to reaching self-sufficiency.

SSP is not accepting enrollments at this time. 

Community Empowerment Program

The Community Empowerment Program is committed to improving the lives of low-income residents of Minneapolis through providing education and information on issues that will directly or indirectly affect them personally or the community in which they live.

Power Workshops

Power Workshops are free, these are interactive training classes on subjects ranging from personal health and neighborhood safety to career planning and financial management that promote self-sufficiency. Our power workshops will help attendees to better manage their finances, households, employment, and reach their full potential. Workshops will be offered monthly and are open to anyone interested in learning important life skills. Registration and income eligibility is required.

Registration will become available sometime in February, Please check back...

Until then, Please call for Power Shop class schedule.