Family Centers services
The Family Coaches at Neighborhood House assist and Connect families with a wide variety of services and resources. These are some of the types of services our coaches provide.
Many of our Family Centers are equipped with a food pantry and often stores other items like hygiene kits, clothing, etc. that you and your family can get access to.
If you or your family is looking for long-term food assistance, our coaches can help connect you with additional resources such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through the food markets.
Neighborhood House partners with Bridging and My Very Own Bed. Bridging provides a “basic home set up," which would include gently-used upholstered furniture, a kitchen table and chairs, a mattress and box spring, linens, dishes, and more. My Very Own Bed provides beds (mattress and frame) to children under the age of 17.
Our Family Coaches can work with you and help get you and your family a referral.
(Bridging: Appointments cost $70, and delivery costs $200. My Very Own Bed: Service fee $55 for the first bed and $25 for each additional bed).
If you or your family is underinsured or does not have any insurance you may qualify for affordable health insurance options through MNsure. MNsure is Minnesota’s health insurance marketplace, where individuals and families can shop, compare and choose health insurance coverage that meets their needs.
All of our coaches are certified MNsure navigators who can assist you with getting health insurance and walk you through the process.
SOAR is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and is a national program designed to increase access to the disability income benefit programs administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) for eligible adults and children. If you or anyone you know are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and have a serious mental illness, medical impairment, and/or a co-occurring substance use disorder you may be eligible.
Our coaches can assist you with applying for these disability benefits and will walk you through each step.
COLLEGEBOUND was designed by and for the community to help families send their young ones to educational opportunities after high school. Starting to save and plan for your child’s education now can make a huge difference by the time they are ready for college.
Program Qualifications: In order to enroll a child in Collegebound Saint Paul, they must be born on or after January 1, 2020, and meet the following criteria: Are a Saint Paul resident at birth OR Become a Saint Paul resident before their sixth birthday.
Families can earn bonuses for participating in other Neighborhood House services.
At Neighborhood House, we serve families from many diverse cultures and backgrounds. To honor and appreciate our families, we also host some cultural events. Check-in with a Family Coach for details on any events coming up.
Our Family Coaches are often aware of various resources, events and services offered with partner organizations, the county, the City of St. Paul and more. If you are interested in a specific type of resource, simply ask.
Other resources we have helped with include:
- Assistance with applying for Energy Assistance
- Help get you connected to an employment search and resume expert
- Other referrals to partner organizations based on need
If any of the services/programs that we provide do not fit your needs, our coaches can connect you with other resources within the community.
Important notice: The Bridging appointment fee is increasing in 2024 to $75. All appointments made for 2024 dates will have this new rate. The delivery Fee will be remaining at $200.
