Family Focused Program
Fraser School®
The Fraser Family Focused Program is designed for families with young children who demonstrate a need for parenting support to reduce the risk of child abuse or neglect. The program’s philosophy upholds the importance of building on families’ strengths and modeling and supporting positive family interactions to empower parents to assume responsibility for enhancing their family relationships. Emphasis is placed on connecting families to services and resources within their community to ensure their basic needs are met. Programming involves education and advocacy around issues such as family life issues, parenting skills, relationship issues, self-esteem, health and hygiene, personality strengths and areas for growth, child development, behavioral management techniques and coping strategies.
Family Focused services are provided in the home and at Fraser School, an inclusive early childhood education center, serving children with typical needs and children with special needs. This unique setting allows children of all abilities to learn, play and grow side by side, and provides a challenging, enlightening and motivating environment for all.
Services Provided
- Weekly home visits by a family worker
- Early education programming for children
- Therapeutic intervention for children (when appropriate)
- Individual, parent/child and small group sessions with family workers
- Service coordination is provided for all families
- Parent groups
Families of children (birth to age 6) who are at risk for abuse or neglect of their children or who demonstrate a need to improve skills in the areas of parenting, daily living or family relationships which may affect the development or safety of the children.
Our Staff
A team of professionals (including coordination by a licensed social worker, family workers, Fraser School leadership, coordinators, teachers and health services staff) provide services to families and children. Consulting staff includes licensed therapists, social workers, psychologists, on-site nurse and health professionals.
Program Highlights
- Expected length of the program is 12 to 18 months. Eighty percent attendance for child care, parent group and home visits is mandated for a family to remain in the program.
- Children are transported to Fraser School.
- The staff-to-child ratio in the classroom is approximately 1:3 – 1:8 and is based on the child’s age and individual needs.
- Fraser School has accreditation through the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs.
- Fraser is licensed (under Rule 3) for child care through the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
- Fraser School is recognized as a national model of inclusiveness.
Location
2400 West 64th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55423
Referral Procedures
Families may be referred through Hennepin County, schools, community and medical agencies, or refer themselves.
Payment/Funding
Hennepin County Early Childhood Services Department, Service Coordination. There is no client fee for service.
For information, contact: Family Services Coordinator 612-798-8351