North Minneapolis is one of the pilot areas for Parent Aware. Child care/early education programs in this area may participate in Parent Aware. Map of the pilot area (PDF).
Families living in North Minneapolis may qualify for pre-kindergarten allowances. To learn more read this brochure
and contact:
Hennepin County
300 South 6th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55487
Tel: 612-348-4111
Website: www.hennepin.us
SEARCH for programs approved for allowances.
500 under 5
500 under 5 is an initiative designed to help children ages 0-5 in two north Minneapolis neighborhoods enter kindergarten ready to learn. 500 under 5 Family Support Advocates will meet with families, learn about their needs and then help connect the families to information and services such as parenting classes, opportunities to meet other parents, help selecting child care and financial help with child care.
To learn more about the initiative contact Way to Grow at 612-874-4740 ×115.
The map below shows programs in the area that have been approved for parent aware allowances/scholarships. Please note: Nationally accredited programs in the 7 county metro area are also approved for Parent Aware allowances/scholarships.