Youth Development Links

Useful links in our community

K-12 Parent Education Program
Parenting classes for parents of school-aged children
www.edenpr.org/famctr/k12classes

Family Center
Classes for parents and children, birth to age five
www.edenpr.org/famctr

Eden Prairie Community Education
Classes for preschool children through adult
http://www.edenpr.org/comed/

Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation
Classes and events for preschool children through adult: swimming, park programs, Arts Center, Community Center
www.edenprairie.org click on “Parks & Recreation”

Eden Prairie Library
Classes, events and resources
www.hclib.org

YMCA
School-age childcare in Eden Prairie Schools (before and after school, non-school day and summer programs)
www.ymcatwincities.org

Familink Resource Center
Questions about housing, financial assistance, education, childcare employment, family or health care support, legal services or other resources, call 952-294-5950

PROP (People Reaching Out to Other People)
Food shelf and emergency assistance.  www.propfood.org

Other Youth Development-Related Links

Search Institute
Research on the 40 assets of healthy youth, ideas for an engaged community, and finding the hidden strengths in teens
www.search-institute.org

University of Minnesota Extension
Youth development research, parenting topics
www.extension.umn.edu/youth

Shoulder to Shoulder
Web-based resource for parents of teens, including tips, stories, and newsletter
www.shouldertoshoulderminnesota.org

National Institute on Media and the Family
Research, tips and topics related to the impact of media on young people
www.mediafamily.org

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Youth Development

The Youth Development Committee encourages personal development of our youth, while strengthening and supporting healthy relationships among our community and family members.

We believe that all youth deserve a chance to identify and put to use their inherent strengths and talents, so they can fulfill their potential and become happy, successful adults.

Find the Spark Inside Your Child
Help your teen uncover hidden interests, strengths, and passions. Check out the A to Z List of Things to Do in Eden Prairie and surrounding communities – many without cost.

A to Z List of Things to Do (PDF)


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Developments Assets®

Asset Building Tips
Supportive, healthy relationships make a big difference. Many studies confirm that caring, supportive relationships with adults are critical for raising young people who are healthy and resilient.

Click here to learn more and download PDFs of the 40 Developmental Assets.

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Parenting Tips
Click here for a list of parenting tips.