What we do
Programs
Program
Early Childhood
Aligning early-learning and family supports so children start ready to thrive.
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Youth Development
Coordinating afterschool and out-of-school-time networks that keep young people engaged and supported.
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Youth Engagement
Building youth voice and leadership through the Minneapolis Youth Congress.
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Initiative
Forum for Children's Safety and Wellbeing
A cross-sector table coordinating how the city keeps children and youth safe and well.
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Safety Perceptions Study
Listening to young people about where and when they feel safe, to guide the coordinated safety plan.
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Child-Friendly City Initiative
Working toward UNICEF Child-Friendly City recognition by acting on what children say matters.
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Policy Analysis
Translating data and community input into policy recommendations for youth safety and wellbeing.
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Every program and initiative is one node in the wider Minneapolis Youth Ecosystem.