Parent Groups

Autism & Behaviors - Support and Information Group

This support group is for parents and caregivers of children with communication,
social, and behavioral challenges or autism spectrum disorder.
Meets the fourth Thursday of each month 6:30-8:00 PM
YMCA at 1530 Northway Drive, St. Cloud

Contact Arc Midstate for more information or to register at 320.251.7272
Limited skilled on-site childcare available – advanced reservations required.
Sponsored in part by the St. Cloud Area IEIC and Benton Stearns Ed District

Arc Midstate - Other

For general information for families who have children and teens with special needs including Autism, Down Syndrome, Fragile X and FASD, to get connected to resources, special events/groups for siblings, assistance in finding childcare or respite care, public policy updates, and to inquire about advocacy services – contact Arc Midstate at 320.251.7272

STARS: Parent to Parent Support Group

Support group for parents of children with mental health illness.
Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM
Clara’s House, 1564 Co Rd 134, St. Cloud

Parent Voices

Parent/Advisory Committee
Meets the second Tuesday of each month 5:30-7:00 PM
Clara’s House
For more information contact Mary Christen Czech at 877.333.0083

Parents of Young Children with Down Syndrome

Meets the first Thursday of each month 6:00 PM
Hope Covenant Church in St. Cloud.
Childcare available. Contact Arc Midstate at 320.251.7272

Morrison County Area Parents of Children with Special Needs

Meets the third Tuesday of each month 6:00 PM
Morrison County Learning Center – Little Falls
Child care not available. Contact Arc Midstate at 320.251.7272 or 877.251.7272

Pilot Parents

A parent to parent matching program –wide variety of needs served.
Volunteers are trained to provide support on a one-to-one basis.
Please contact Arc Midstate for details at 320.251.7272 or 877.251.7272

Sibsday Events

For children ages 7-12 years.
Teen group ages 12-18 years.
For children who have a sibling with a special need. Events held quarterly.
Contact Arc Midstate for details at 320.251.7272 or 877.251.7272

Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (MOFAS)

For parents and caregivers of children with FASD/ARND
Monthly meetings – call for details
320.251.7272 or 320.202.1941

Circle of Parents

Being a parent is a tough job and sometimes we all need a little help!
Children’s program provided while parents meet.
Meets every Monday 6:00-7:30 PM
Southside Boys and Girls Club, 1205 6th Ave. S, St. Cloud
For more information call 320.203.2056

YMCA Single Parent Support Group

Open to anyone raising children alone.
Meets every Friday 6:00-8:00 PM
YMCA at 1530 Northway Drive, St. Cloud
For more information contact Michelle at 320.253.2664

School Sponsored Family Support Family Fun & Friends Night

Families with children ages birth - 6 years who attend school in the
Benton Stearns Ed District or St. Cloud School District.
Foley, Holdingford, Kimball, Rocori, Sartell, Sauk Rapids/Rice
Sessions are held during the school year, Sept. - May
St. Cloud – Monday nights at Roosevelt School from 6:00-8:00 PM. Call 320.253.5828 ext. 1
Sauk Rapids – Wednesday nights at Hillside School from 6:00-8:00 PM. Call 320.255.8910

“Families Special Health Care Needs Network” FSHNN

Meets the third Tuesday of each month 7:00-9:00 PM
CentraCare Health Plaza, St. Cloud
For more information contact Brianna and John Inkster at 320.230.2068 or
E-mail: briannaink@hotmail.com

TARA – Borderline Personality Disorder

Support group for family members who care for someone with a personality disorder.
Meets the third Monday of each month at 7:00-8:45 PM
Recovery Plus, 713 Anderson Ave, St. Cloud
For more information contact Barbara Crawford at 763.439.7293

To report an update/change/addition/deletion – please contact Arc Midstate at
320.251.7272 or E-mail info@ArcMidstate.org Website: www.ArcMidstate.org
This listing is intended for informational purposes only.
Inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement by Arc Midstate
Updated 05/08