FamilyWise

Give Today to Support Minnesota Families!

Parenting today, even under the best of circumstances, is hard. Earlier this year, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory highlighting the mental health struggles many parents face—stress, guilt, shame, and isolation have become all too common. Now imagine parenting challenges compounded by poverty, housing instability, or custody issues.  

FamilyWise helps the parents feeling isolated and overwhelmed in our communities find the support they need for families to thrive. Through our parent education and support programs, FamilyWise equips parents with information and resources to nurture and advocate for themselves and for their children. 

“To have FamilyWise parent education and coaching set up for once a week to talk about what was going on in my life, and what was going on in my child's life was extremely valuable.  I received a lot of helpful information that helped me be a better parent and supported me through the journey of the custody process.

Something that we talked about was the importance of being able to take care of oneself, and being in a good place first – emotionally, mentally, physically – before being able to really be there for your child, or for someone else.” – Parent Education participant 

Each year more than 1,100 families across the state gain skills, confidence, and community connections through FamilyWise. When you give to FamilyWise, you help parents reduce stress, combat isolation, and build resilience.  

“Raising healthy, educated, and fulfilled children is at the heart of building a strong future. It benefits all of society. And it is a collective responsibility.” - U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy  

About FamilyWise 

Since 1976, FamilyWise has pursued our mission: to strengthen families by promoting the safety, stability, and wellbeing of children. Our vision is for a world where every child thrives. Our work is statewide, serving families and communities in 52 counties and three tribal communities.    

Thanks to donors like you, in 2023 we:  

• Supported 1,192 families 
• Reached 3,905 individuals 
• Served 1,310 children  

In addition to parent education and support programs, your general operating support helps support programs like High-Fidelity Wraparound and Supervised Parenting, as well as community-based education and training programs that create supportive communities for families.  

FamilyWise donors help families lean into their strengths as they build a hopeful future for their children with new tools and resources from FamilyWise. Thank you for your donation today!  

About Our Featured Art from the Heart 

The illustrations and quotes featured here beautifully express what family means to the young parents in Bright Beginnings.