Envision your child's best life, then make a plan to get there.

Whether you’re facing an immediate need or looking years ahead, Hub experts can help you find solutions, make connections and take steps to move ahead.

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Resources for families

  • Parent and family supports

    Parent and family supports

    Disabilities affect the entire family. Navigate key supports, programs and services for siblings, parents and families.

  • Charting the LifeCourse for families

    Charting the LifeCourse for families

    You can make a plan that supports your child's best life. Charting the LifeCourse materials can help.

  • COVID-19 resources for families

    COVID-19 resources for families

    This collection of helpful COVID-19 resources is geared for families of children with disabilities.

  • Pregnancy and infancy

    Pregnancy and infancy

    Your parenting journey begins with pregnancy. See key supports, programs and resources for pregnancy and infancy.

  • Early childhood

    Early childhood

    You want to give your child the best possible start. Check out key supports, programs and resources for birth to age 5.

  • School age

    School age

    The school years provide opportunities for new experiences. Consider key supports, programs and services for school-age kids.

  • Transition to adulthood

    Transition to adulthood

    Moving from school to adulthood is a major change. Explore key supports, programs and services for young adults.

  • Adulthood

    Adulthood

    You can continue to learn and grow your entire life. Get insight with our adulthood guide.

  • Aging

    Aging

    As you age, you can continue to have meaningful experiences. Get insight with our aging guide.

News highlights for families

Parent Groups

Family Voices of MN hosts a virtual support group for parents raising a child with extra needs. There are many groups and a new group geared towards children aged birth to 3 years. Raising a child with extra needs can be isolating, but you do not have to feel alone.

See dates and register today »

How could $500 change your family member's life?

The Minnesota Microgrant Program helps people with disabilities reach goals around competitive employment, inclusive housing and community integration. Support your child (16 or older) or family member to learn more and apply for a microgrant.

Find out more and apply »

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Charting the LifeCourse™: Tools and guides for any stage of life

Charting the LifeCourse™ is a collection of planning materials for people with disabilities and their families.

You can use Charting the LifeCourse tools to identify your vision for your best life (or your child's best life) and action steps and tools that will lead to this best life.

Learn about Charting the LifeCourse for families