Washburn Center for Children

10/13/2026

Familias: Aún hay tiempo para unirse al grupo de DBT en español que empieza el 29 de octubre

10/07/2026

Fear, disruption and trauma over the last 18 months took a toll on our community, particularly the mental health of youth who were already in crisis. But when children receive trauma-informed, child-centered mental health care, healing begins. Stability returns. Futures change.

Dawn of Hope calls for a community response to what kids need. Make a gift as an act of hope at https://bit.ly/dawn2026

09/28/2026

We are ready to help.

If you run a child care center, preschool, or early learning program, you already know: some behavior is hard to understand, and harder to manage. Your team is doing that work while carrying real stress of its own.

Washburn's Early Childhood Outreach program is built to meet you there. Our consultants come into your space and work alongside the people who care for, teach, and enrich the lives of the littlest kids in our communities. Teams describe us as a bridge between home, child, and the care setting: thoughtful, developmentally minded, child-specific feedback that helps both children and teachers feel more successful.

Here's one story. A 3-year-old we'll call Sophia was living through a year that was more than she and her mom, a single parent working long shifts, could manage alone. After a particularly frightening series of behaviors, her caregivers sought help. Her day care team knew the behavior was signaling something bigger, and they reached out to a Washburn consultant for holistic, child-centered guidance. Sophia and the adults around her began having more stable days.

If our expertise could help your team, call 612-871-1454 and ask for Outreach Intake.

09/26/2026

NAMI Minnesota what a great day for . Together our community is showing up to carry the message that

09/14/2026

By popular demand, we are offering one more Mental Health First Aid training session! Sept. 29's youth-focused class will prepare you to recognize, support, de-escalate, and triage youth in emotional distress. Sign up is free but limited, so don't miss this opportunity! washburn.org/mhfa

09/08/2026

Your reason is reason enough. You don’t have to be in crisis to reach out to 988. Whatever you’re facing, big or small, your reason for seeking support is reason enough.

09/06/2026

Our team will return from the long weekend on Tuesday, September 7!

09/01/2026

You may not always know what someone is experiencing. A check-in, a listening ear, a number shared at the right moment, can make a real difference. starts with connection.

If you or someone you know is in crisis call or text 988.

08/28/2026

“Their strength is in their community.” 🙏🏻

On Annunciation’s one-year day of remembrance, I spoke with the Washburn Center for Children about the role they’ve played in the community’s recovery over the past year.

It was an inspiring conversation about healing, resilience and the power of community — and one I was grateful to be a part of for WCCO’s one-year special.

08/21/2026

Teachers notice first. The change in a kid's face. The empty seat. The quiet one who used to talk. Before the first bell, staff at Academy of Holy Angels and our partner schools across the metro are already thinking about how to meet those moments well. Thank you to teachers and staff who are gearing up and getting ready for the year ahead.

Thank you to Washburn Center for Children for joining us as part of our in-service Week to educate our teachers, staff, and coaches on trauma-informed practices.

We are looking forward to welcoming all of our students back to campus next week!