Support Groups

Transforming Families

Transforming Families, along with DCFC, are offering safe and caring support for gender creative kids and their families. All ages welcome. TFF meetsmonthly at the Wescott Library in Eagan. Please email for dates and times.

For more information, concerns or childcare, please contact us 24 hours in advance. Email heather@dakotachildandfamily.org

Circle of Support

Circle of Support is peer support for caregivers of children and young adults with disabilities, neurodiversity, and mental health diagnosis. This group is supported by MN DHS Family Connections Grant. We meet in person on the second Wednesday of the month, and online on the fourth Wednesday of the month. If you have any questions or to get the zoom link, please email: support@dakotachildandfamily.org

Safety Net

Safety Net is is an after-school program for middle schoolers at Nicollet during the 2022-2023 school year that meets monthly. Youth in this group  discuss a variety of topics such as bullying, mindfulness, privilege, LGBTQIA+ and African American History, along with other topics of interest identified by the students.  This group is FREE and was made possible by a Dakota County Collaborative Grant, Dakota Child and Family Clinic, and ISD191 Community Education. Registration will go live once the new school year begins in September, 2022.

Por el amor a los nuestros: aprendamos lo basico sobre nuestra salud mental

Este grupo es gratuito y será dirigido en español. Hablaremos sobre el bienestar mental y las formas en que podemos apoyarnos a nosotros mismos y a los demás. Cada Martes Comenzando Febrero 7, 2023 de 6:30-8 pm.

Cuidado de niños gratis! ¡Soporte de transporte disponible por solicitudes! Si desea transporte por favor llamenos 24 horas antes.

Para mas información o para solicitar transporte, por favor contáctenos por correo electronico support@dakotachildandfamily.org o por telefono al 651-209-8640.

Understanding LGBTQIA+

Understanding LGBTQIA+ is a free support group for gender creative and exploring youth ages 7-12 and their caregivers. The group will provide support and growth for kids and adults, examining a variety of topics related to healthy expression and understanding of the LGBTQIA+ community. This group meets in person at Diamondhead Education Center in Burnsville on the second Wednesday of the month from 6-7:30 p.m. To register, please go to the Community Education website at https://isd191.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/45293