Family Resources
SY2425 Scholar and Family Handbook
Hiawatha Student Transportation
Bille Bus
Phone: 612-213-2333
Please call Bille Bus if you have any questions or concerns with transportation.
Hiawatha Resources
Hiawatha Free Food
What: Every Meal is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to fight child hunger through community and school partnerships. They strive to make a difference in children’s lives by specifically focusing on food gaps - the times when children aren’t at school to access meal programs. Every Meal supports families with programming over the weekends, extended school breaks, and summer.
Who can apply: Anyone; all students are welcome and encouraged to apply.
How: Please speak with your campus social worker for more information on how to enroll in the program. Free for all families and there are no qualifications required. No contact information is collected during the process and families can choose to participate in the program at any time through the school year. Students who do participate will receive food bags each week, typically on Thursdays or Fridays.
Hiawatha Free English Classes
When: Mondays and Wednesdays (Priority is given to those who can attend 2 days per week)
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Where: High school 3500 E 28th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406 (Library) Enter through Door 4, near the parking lot
Contact Person: Azul Kmiecik [email protected]
Chemical Health, Use and Abuse Information
Hiawatha Academies is a Drug-Free School. This notice to families/guardians is given to provide you with information about our scholar health and safety efforts.
If you have concerns about substance use with your child, please do not hesitate to reach out to Dr. Paulson | [email protected]
General Information/Resources:
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): Offers research, resources, and educational materials on drug abuse and addiction.
- Partnership to End Addiction: Provides tools, support, and resources for families dealing with substance use.
Talking About Substance Abuse with Your Student:
- Start the Talk: A resource to help parents and caregivers navigate conversations about substance use with their children.
- Above the Influence: Empower young people to make positive choices and resist substance use.
Helpful Vaping Websites/Resources:
- The Real Cost: A campaign by the FDA to educate teens on the dangers of smoking and vaping.
- Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: Provides information on the impact of tobacco and vaping, with a focus on youth prevention.
Taking a mental health approach to prevention of substance abuse
There is a correlation between mental health and substance abuse in teens, and access to mental health resources and education/workshops provides a basis for addressing substance abuse at its root.
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Prevention workshop and learning |
Hiawatha has chemical and mental health teaching standards at the middle and high school level that promote healthy life choices including use/abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. We also provide family workshops on said issues. We urge families to join these events when available. Middle schools HCP-K 7th and 8th grade opted in for Know the Truth Program for prevention learning and have individualized support for scholars as needed. HCP-N scholars have access to social workers for identified cases of chemical abuse. Scholars are also educated on this topic in advisory. High school 9th and 10th-grade HCHS partners with Mental Health by NAMI and have completed the Chemical Dependency Psychoeducation learning. Each grade level started Mental Health 101 Training on November 14, 2022.
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Hiawatha Academies Substance Use Policy |
According to our board policy, Hiawatha is a drug-free school. scholars may not have in their possession, use, or be under the influence of alcohol, tobacco or other chemicals not prescribed by their healthcare provider while at school or at school functions, regardless of location. A scholar who violates the terms of this policy shall be subject to discipline in accordance with the school’s discipline policy. Such discipline may in certain cases include suspension or expulsion from school. Definitions Request/Solicitation is seeking an illegal drug on school grounds or during campus school activities (including while taking school transportation) Sale/Distribution is when a student is found selling, distributing, or seeking to sell an illegal drug on school grounds or during off-campus school activities (including while taking school transportation) In the school context illegal drugs includes
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Chemical Health Services |
Our schools have a pre-assessment team that identifies scholars who have chemical-health use or abuse-related issues. This includes scholars who are affected by the chemical use and abuse of others. This team may provide the scholar and/or the scholar’s parents/ guardians with information about the school or community services available to help with chemical health issues. All reports of suspected, inappropriate chemical use or abuse are given to this team, who assist the principal in determining the correct course of action.
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Local Mental Health Resources
Adult Local Resources
Public Assistance
Everyone has the right to apply for public assistance. Public assistance is available to persons who do not have the financial resources to pay for necessities such as food, housing, and medical care. There are different kinds of assistance, and each program has its own requirements and limits on income/assets.
Your Rights:
- to apply or reapply at any time.
- to know the eligibility requirements
- to know how your grant was determined
- to choose where and with whom you live (with certain limitations)
- to provide truthful information
- to inform the proper agency of changes such as address, income, persons living with you, and other factors which can affect your assistance. within 10 days of the change.
How to Apply for Hennepin County’s Public Assistance Programs
Call Hennepin County Human Services Dept.
Website or email: [email protected]
Phone: 612-348-8240
www.MNBenefits.org.
- General Assistance
When families are in a financial crisis that poses a direct threat to the physical health or safety of a child younger than 18, the Emergency Assistance program can help by providing short-term aid. You must attend an interview to receive benefits. Services include:- Housing costs such as rent payments, damage deposits, home repairs, utility bills.
- Foreclosure prevention, moving expenses, transportation for homeless families.
- Additional food support for people who have specific dietary needs (special diets)
How to Apply:
Hennepin County Human Services Dept.
Call 612-596-1300 or go to www.MNBenefits.org.
Expedited Appeal
If your application for Emergency Assistance is denied, you may appeal the decision. If you request an expedited appeal, a hearing can be granted within a few days See Appeals, page 35. (You may want to consult with your Advocate; see “Legal Assistance. Please see our “Legal Assistance section for help)
- Emergency General Assistance
When adults without minor children in their care are in a financial crises that poses a direct threat to their physical health or safety, the Emergency General Assistance program may be able to assist with a one time cash issuance.
Services include:- Housing costs such as rent payments, damage deposits, and/or utility bills.
- Foreclosure prevention
- Home Repair
- Moving expenses
How to Apply:
Hennepin County Human Services Dept.
Call 612-596-1300 or go to www.MNBenefits.org.
Website
How to Apply:
Hennepin County Human Services Dept.
Call 612-596-1300 or go to www.MNBenefits.org.
Where to apply in person for SNAP:
Salvation Army locations:
Temple: 1604 East Lake Street, Minneapolis MN 55407 | 612-767-2700
Central: 2727 Central Avenue NE, Minneapolis MN 55418 | 612-789-1512
Noble: 10011 Noble Pkwy. N., Brooklyn Park MN 55432 | 763-425-0517
Parkview: 2024 Lyndale Avenue N., Minneapolis MN 55411 | 612-522-6581
Second Harvest Heartland SNAP Application Assistance
Phone: 651-209-7963
Employment
Minnesota CareerForce (formerly Minnesota Workforce Center)
777 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Phone: 651-539-4410
800 West Broadway, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Phone: 612-299-7200
PPL Career Center
1021 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone: 612-455-5300
AAA Labor
2508 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55405
Phone: 612-871-2505
ATA Staffing
4080 West Broadway Avenue, Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Phone: 763-537-1225
Atlas Staffing Inc.
2639 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55408
Phone: 612-338-7971
Montu Driver Solutions
4056 Central Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Phone: 763-782-685
Services for Immigrants
Hennepin County Office of Multicultural Services
Website
2215 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Phone: 612-348-2193 | Email: [email protected]
New Families Center
Website
3345 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Phone: 612-668-3700
Hennepin County Office of Multicultural Services MPS
Website
2215 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Phone: 612-348-2193 | Email: [email protected]
Victims of Abuse and Crime
For Women & Children
Cornerstone
Website
24-hour Crisis Line: 866-385-2699 or text 612-399-9977
Pillsbury United Communities
Website
Many Locations. Call for information.
Crisis Nursery line: 612-302-3500
PRIDE / The Family Partnership
Website
1527 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Phone: 612-728-2065
24-hr crisis: 612-728-2062 / 1-888-PRIDE99
Sexual Violence Center
Website
2021 East Hennepin Ave, Suite 418, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Crisis Line: 612-871-5111
Tubman
Website
1725 Monastery Way, Maplewood, MN 55109
24-hour Crisis Intake: 612-825-0000
Business Phone: 612-825-3333
Women’s Advocates Inc.
Website
Crisis HelpLine: 651-227-8284
For Men and Women (Adults and Youth)
Cornerstone
Website
24-hour Crisis Line: 1-866-385-2699 or text 612-399-9977
Domestic Violence Intervention at HCMC
Website
730 South 8th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415 (ER entrance)
Phone: 612-873-3132
Order for Protection
Hennepin Co. Government Center
Website
Domestic Abuse Service Center (Lower Level)
300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487
Phone: 612-348-5073
Anti-Violence Anti-Harassment Advocate
Website
310 East 38th Street #209, Minneapolis, MN 55409
Phone: 612-822-0127 or toll-free 1-800-800-0350
Legal Assistance
Brian Coyle Community Center
Website
420 15th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Phone: 612-752-6677
Hennepin County Attorney’s Office
Website
300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487
Phone: 612-348-5550
Hennepin County Conciliation Court (‘Small Claims’)
Website
350 South 5th Street Rm 306, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Phone: 612-348-6000
Hennepin County Public Defender
Website
701 4th Avenue South #1400, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Phone: 612-348-7530
Lawyer Referral and Information
Website
Phone: 612-752-6699
Legal Aid
Website
111 North 5th Street, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: 612-332-1441
Legal Rights Center
Website
1611 Park Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone: 612-337-0030
Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights
Website
350 South 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415 - City Hall Room 239
Phone: 612-673-3012
Minnesota Department of Human Rights
Website
540 Fairview Avenue North Suite 201, St. Paul, MN 55104
Phone: 651-539-1133
Legal Assistance for Women (L.A.W.)
Website
4432 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Phone: 612-871-0118
Volunteer Lawyers Network
Website
Phone: 612-752-6677
Hiawatha Free Food
What: Every Meal is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to fight child hunger through community and school partnerships. They strive to make a difference in children’s lives by specifically focusing on food gaps - the times when children aren’t at school to access meal programs. Every Meal supports families with programming over the weekends, extended school breaks, and summer.
Who can apply: Anyone; all students are welcome and encouraged to apply.
How: Please speak with your campus social worker for more information on how to enroll in the program. Free for all families and there are no qualifications required. No contact information is collected during the process and families can choose to participate in the program at any time throughout the school year. Students who do participate will receive food bags each week, typically on Thursdays or Fridays.Minnesota Food Shelves
The following food shelves require photo ID and proof of residence (utility bill, medical card, etc.) since they serve only those who live within designated areas. If you do not have a permanent address you can go to Sharing and Caring Hands.
Brian Coyle Community Center
Website
420 15th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Phone: 612-338-5282
Waite House
Website
2323 11th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone: 612-721-1681
WIC Program (Woman Infants Children)
Website
525 Portland Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Phone: 612-348-6100
Salvation Army Temple
Website
1604 East Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55407
Phone: 612-767-2700
Salvation Army Parkview
Website
2024 Lyndale Ave North, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Phone: 612-522-6581
Senior Food Shelf
Website
1801 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Phone: 612-788-9521
Sharing and Caring Hands
Website
525 North 7th Street Minneapolis, MN 55405
Phone: 612-338-4640
Shelf of Hope Food Shelf
Website
714 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Phone: 612-594-2000
Simpson United Methodist Church
Website
2740 1st Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Phone: 612-874-7741
New Creation Baptist Church
Website
1414 E 48th St, Minneapolis, MN 55417
Phone: 612-825-6933
NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center
Website
1835 Penn Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Phone: 612-767-9175
Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors
Website
Phone: 612-484-8241 or 1-800-365-0270
Sabathani Community Center
Website
310 East 38th St. Minneapolis, MN 55418
Phone: 612-821-2396
Salvation Army Central Social Services
Website
2727 NE Central Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55418
Phone: 612-787-1512
Salvation Army Noble
Website
10011 Noble OParkway, Minneapolis, MN 55443
Phone: 763-425-0517
CAPI
Website
5930 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Center MN 55429
Phone: 612-756-8958
Community Bridge Food Shelf
Website
2400 Park Avenue South, Minneapolis 55404
Phone: 612-353-5211
Communiy Emergency Service
Website
1900 11th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone: 612-870-1125
Division of Indian Work
Website
1001 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Phone: 612-279-6343
The Food Group Fare for All Program
Website
8501 54th Ave N, New Hope, MN 55428
Phone: 763-450-3880
Groveland Emergency Food Shelf/Groveland Food for Youth
Website
1900 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: 612-871-0277
Joyce Uptown Food Shelf, Inc.
Website
3041 Fremont Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Phone: 612-825-4431
Little Kitchen Food Shelf
Website
1500 6th Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Phone: 612-788-2444
Hunger Solutions Minnesota
Website
555 Park Street, Suite 400, St. Paul, MN 55103
Phone: 1-888-711-1151 (Multilingual Assistance available)
Minnesota Free Meals
Salvation Army Harbor Light
1010 Currie Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
Phone: 612-767-3100
Minnesota Overnight Shelters
Metro Shelter Hotline
Phone: 1-888-234-1329
Adult Shelter Connect at St. Olaf Church
215 South 8th Street ( office in basement)
Phone: 612-248-2350
Women only
Salvation Army Harbor Lights Center Sally's place
1010 Currie Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: 612-767-3113
All genders
First Covenant Church Shelter by St. Stephen's House of Charity
810 South 7th Street Minneapolis MN 55415
Phone: 612-927-3113
Simpson Shelter
2740 1st Avenue South Minneapolis MN 55408
Phone: 612-874-0306
Men and Women
Salvation Army Harbor Light Center
1010 Currie Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: 612-767-3113
Our Savior’s Shelter
2219 Chicago Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone: 612-872-4193
Men Only
Catholic Charities Higher Ground Minneapolis
165 Glenwood Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55405
Phone: 612-204-8552
St. Stephen's House of Charity shelter at 510 South 8th Street
510 South 8th Street Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone: 612-874-9292
Salvation Army Harbor Lights Center Safe Bay
1010 Curry Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: 612-767-3100 | extension 3158
Families With Children
People Saving People
614 South 3rd Street Minneapolis, MN 55415
Phone: 612-332-4500
Mary's Place
401 North 7th Street, Minneapolis, MN 5540
Phone: 612-338-4855
Saint Anne's Place
2634 Russell Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Phone: 612-521-2128
Hope Street
1121 East 46th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Phone: 612-204-8211
Pillsbury United Communities
Crisis Nursery line: 612-302-3500
Minnesota Free Showers
Catholic Charities Mary F. Fray Minneapolis Opportunity Center
740 East 17th street, Minneapolis MN 55404
Showers and laundry are available Monday to Friday 8:00 to 10:30 a.m. Arrive between 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. to receive a ticket for shower.
St Stephen's Human Service House of Charity
510 South 8th street, Minneapolis MN 55404
Showers are available Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sharing and Caring Hands
525 North 7th street, Minneapolis MN 55405
Showers are available Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.