Welcome to AspireMN

Mission: AspireMN improves the lives of children, youth and families served by member organizations through support for quality service delivery, leadership development and policy advocacy.

 

COVID-19 Resource Page for AspireMN Members

Upcoming AspireMN Meetings and Trainings:

• VIRTUAL June Membership Meeting - June 11, 2 - 4 pm via Zoom. Register HERE.
  
  

• Support for Clinicians Serving Children, Youth and Families During the Pandemic: Facilitated Conversations with Field Experts for AspireMN members
  
  Resources to Bridge the Gap Between Sessions with Clients
  May 26, 12:00 - 1:00 pm with Kenny Turck from Crow River Family Services
  Register HERE.
  
  Mindfulness for You and Your Clients
  May 28, 12:00 - 1:00 pm with Matt Lindberg from Lee Carlson Center for Mental Health and Wellbeing
  Register HERE.
  
  Supporting Telehealth Play Therapy with Young Children
  June 2, 12:00 - 1:00 pm with Nicole Rohrer from Lee Carlson Center for Mental Health and Wellbeing
  Register HERE.
  
  New Opportunities to Engage with Families
  June 4, 3:00 - 4:00 pm with RaeAnn Hagen from Lighthouse Child and Family Services
  Register HERE.
  
  Creative Ways to Sustain Connections With Clients on Telehealth Platforms
  June 10, 3:00 - 4:00 pm with Kenny Turck from Crow River Family Services
  Register HERE. 
  
  Self-care for Clinicians
  June 12, 9:00 - 10:00 am with Michele Anderson from Therapeutic Services Agency
  Register HERE.
  
  

• Youth Work Leadership Summit 2020 - October 22/23: Putting the YOU in Youth Work. 
  Read the Call for Presenters HERE.

 

AspireMN 2020 Legislative Agenda

 

AspireMN's 50th Anniversary Celebration - check out the photo gallery!

2020 Member Meeting Dates

June 11 - 12 at Pier B in Duluth

September 23 - 25 at Madden's Resort in Brainerd

November 12 - 13 at the Delta Marriott in Minneapolis

 

Who is AspireMN?

• Together, AspireMN members are a voice for children, advocating for services that meet diverse needs, are accessible, and deliver quality care to children, youth and families.

• Members serve in the areas of children's mental health, child welfare, juvenile justice, homeless youth and related services for children, youth and families.

• The AspireMN outcome evaluation system supports members and the field to track outcomes to assure continuous learning, service improvement, and accountability to all stakeholders.

• The association supports members through leadership development opportunities for youth workers, supervisors, and executive staff.

• Member meetings, committees, and work group venues provide opportunities to collaborate, share in mutual support, and develop momentum for the field to thrive.

Children's Intensive Mental Health Services Study: Final Report to the Minnesota Legislature

AspireMN 2017 SDRS Final Outcomes Report