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Hennepin County Child Care Assistance provides a child care subsidy for low-income working parents and those enrolled in job training or education programs in Hennepin County. Dads who qualify receive assistance paying for a licensed child care provider of their choice. Apply through Hennepin County Human Services; bring proof of income, work or school schedule, and your child's birth certificate. Eligibility is based on household income and size; contact the county office to check current wait times and requirements.
612-348-4111 · 525 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Way to Grow in Minneapolis delivers home visiting and early childhood programs that help families with young children build strong foundations for school readiness and family stability. Trained staff visit families at home to provide parenting support, child development guidance, and connections to community resources. Dads of children from birth through age five are welcome participants. Contact Way to Grow to learn about eligibility, find out if services are available in your neighborhood, and schedule an initial home visit.
612-627-9730 · 1800 2nd St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
YMCA of the North provides before and after school child care, full-day summer programs, and early learning centers at locations across Minnesota. Dads can enroll children in safe, enriching care that aligns with the school day and school year calendar. Financial assistance is available through the Y's scholarship program and the state Child Care Assistance Program. Contact your nearest YMCA of the North location for enrollment information, available slots, program schedules, and scholarship application details.
612-371-8700 · 1801 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery provides free, short-term emergency child care for families in crisis, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Dads experiencing acute stress, a mental health crisis, housing emergency, or other urgent situations can bring children to the nursery without judgment. Trained staff care for children in a safe, nurturing environment while parents stabilize. No referral or income requirement needed. Call or walk in at any hour; the Crisis Nursery also connects families with longer-term community support services.
612-473-2858 · 1210 W 24th St, Minneapolis, MN 55405