The Minnesota Department of Human Services released this report in 2022 detailing an infrastructure of care for Family, Friend and Neighbor providers. It summarizes findings from interviews, surveys and …

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Family, Friend and Neighbor (FFN) caregivers are home-based caregivers working outside of the formal child care system. Caregivers include grandparents, aunts, uncles, elders, older siblings, …

Who are Family, Friend and Neighbor (FFN) Caregivers? They are a large and important group of Minnesotans who care for the children of family members, friends or neighbors on a regular basis.

Growing Up Healthy and the Rice County Ready for Kindergarten Network offer support to FFNs, including training and early learning materials, play activities, and home safety supplies. Contact us …

Are you caring for the young children of a family member, friend, or neighbor? This is for you! People who are “Informal”, unlicensed child care providers play an important part in helping children grow, …

Family Friends and Neighbors (FFN) This initiative is funded through a grant from the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families.

Safe Families for Children provides a relational and resource network to surround a family with a Circle of Support, including host homes, family friends, family coaches, and resource friends, to walk …

Supporting family, friends, and neighbors’ caregiving is essential to maintaining our state’s economic and social health and well-being for everyone throughout Minnesota’s communities.

Specifically, Bud brings Family Friends into the Minnetonka Schools working closely with administrators and staff to support students and families beyond the scope of what the school can provide.