Washburn Center For Children Information

With more than 130 years as a non-profit agency serving children and families, Washburn Center vital community resource, serving nearly 3,300 Twin Cities’ children each year at its central Minneapolis location, home-based services in Dakota and Ramsey counties, satellite offices in Brooklyn Center and Edina, and school-based offices in Eden Prairie, Bloomington and Minneapolis. All of our services are designed to help children become more successful at home, in school and in the community. Washburn Center for Children strives to integrate innovative research into program practice, implement meaningful evaluation methods and provide effective training and consultation for agency staff and community collaborators. As a community mental health center, Washburn Center is a resource for all families, regardless of their socioeconomic background. Approximately 65% children served at Washburn Center come from families with low incomes. Washburn Center’s donors contribute to positive outcomes everyday by ensuring children have a strong foundation for future success – an investment which creates a stronger community.