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

A new take on “Under the Influence”

Hear what Eden Prairie students report about drinking and drug use, and the important influence of parents: Tuesday, March 6, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., at the EPHS Performing Arts Center.
Whether you parent a kindergardener or high schooler, you may have questions on how to support your child in making good decisions and help guide them away from risky behaviors.

Learn about what Eden Prairie’s 6th, 9th and 12th graders report in our Minnesota Student Survey regarding decisions around alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. School staff and community representatives will then share the important role parents play and what you can do to influence decisions from elementary through high school years.

Bring your questions and a friend! Free, no registration required.

Our prevention neighbors


Meeting schedule

  • Tuesday, Feb. 7: 4:00-5:30 p.m., EP City Center, Heritage Room 3
  • Tuesday, Mar. 6: Parent event at EPHS (information at left)
  • Tuesday, Apr. 10: 4:00-5:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, May 8: 4:00-5:30 p.m.

A to Z list of things to do

Have you heard your kids complain, "I'm bored. There's nothing to do!" Click here for a list of "no-cost or low-cost" things to do in Eden Prairie.


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