FamilyWise

If you are an Early Childhood Teacher or Administrator, join us this month for an upcoming presentation about NEAR Science (Neurobiology, Epigenetics, Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resilience). With support from 80x3, an initiative of Greater Twin Cities United Way, FamilyWise is bringing NEAR Science research to the Early Childhood Education community, and as of July 1, these hours will count towards Parent Aware. The training will be at Think Small in St. Paul on October 22! Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/g4JaeaTR

There's no break from being a parent - and stress can really ramp up during times of transition, such as back-to-school. Read more in our latest blog post about the U.S. Surgeon General's report that describes the state of parental mental health as a public health emergency, and find tips from FamilyWise staff about managing your mental health in times of high stress. #Parenting #ParentingTips #ParentingStress #SurgeonGeneral #SurgeonGeneralReport #ParentingUnderPressure #Nonprofit #BlogPost #NonprofitBlog

This past month, we welcomed two new staff members to FamilyWise! Mara Novillo joins us as our Supervised Parenting Manager with many years of experience working with families in the school system and advocating for families at a policy level. Kayla Sawyer is joining our Family Specialist team and brings a breadth of experience working with youth across the state. Welcome Mara and Kayla! Our team is growing! Check out our open listings on our careers page to join our team: https://lnkd.in/grT_xfSw #Hiring #Nonprofit #NonprofitJobs

Last week we welcomed our MSW interns to FamilyWise! Our interns will join our In-Home Program to support the program and learn more about the social service field. Learn more about interning with FamilyWise by visiting https://lnkd.in/gdwEXFP2

Being a parent has always been a mix of joy and worry. But these days, it’s the worries that seem to be growing.?Yesterday FamilyWise CEO Ann Gaasch talked with Minnesota Public Radio's Angela Davis about the stress that parents are facing, and solutions that can help parents and their children thrive. Listen to this important conversation anytime on MPR's website: https://lnkd.in/gFDXKa-k #MPR #MinnesotaPublicRadio #Parenting #ParentingTips

As the Minnesota chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA), FamilyWise looks to PCAA as a partner and thought leader in the field of prevention. We are excited to share their recently released Theory of Change framework that offers a new way forward in child abuse prevention. The framework is inspiring because it represents a shift towards bold and holistic community and systems-level changes with the power to transform the trajectories for future generations. The Theory of Change aligns with our own goals to grow a unified child abuse prevention movement in Minnesota, ensuring the health and wellbeing of all children and families. Learn more about the Theory of Change by reading our latest blog post. #ChildAbusePrevention #ChildAbusePreventionAwareness #BuildingCommunity #UpliftingParents

Are you looking to use your professional experience to give back to the community? FamilyWise is currently recruiting board members for our Board of Directors. Board members support the financial, marketing, and governance processes within the agency and provide important strategic support to our decision-making. We welcome all those interested to apply! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gC5BWJJm #BoardRecruitment #NonprofitBoard

FamilyWise offers many opportunities for staff development and career growth. A FamilyWise staff member said of her experience at FamilyWise: "Working at FamilyWise has been an incredible journey. I began as an intern back in 2019 as a Supervised Parenting monitor and I have progressively assumed greater responsibilities, including the role as the SP Intake Coordinator and temporarily undertaking managerial duties. FamilyWise provides an environment that encourages personal and professional growth through flexibility and continual learning opportunities. The ability to facilitate the reunification of families in a safe environment has been exceptionally rewarding." Join our team of dedicated staff members by viewing our open positions here: https://lnkd.in/grT_xfSw

Is your organization looking for opportunities to give back to the community? FamilyWise has a wide variety of partnership opportunities available to businesses that want to contribute to strong families and healthy communities. Whether signing on as an event sponsor, hosting an in-kind item drive, or organizing a volunteer opportunity with FamilyWise, you can feel good about the meaningful support you're providing. As one partner shared, “The work that FamilyWise does in the community is nothing short of crucial. It’s an honor for Mutual of America to support their mission.” Learn more by reviewing our 2025 Partnership Opportunities here https://lnkd.in/gAc2qvmm or by contacting Nick McCallum at [email protected]. #NonprofitSponsorship #Nonprofit #NonprofitPartner

Our 2023 Annual Report is here! The report is a great way to learn about FamilyWise, including our program outcomes, financial information, and the stories of our participants. Find the report at this link: https://lnkd.in/gUH-sQmK #AnnualReport #Nonprofit #NonprofitAnnualReport