LifeHaven LifeHaven, a program of Lutheran Social Service of ![[IMAGE]](images/418_lifehaven_child.png) Minnesota, provides short term transitional housing to homeless mothers ages 16 and 17 and their children. The program can provide services to 6 moms and their children. Services are accessible by self-referral and by referrals from a wide variety of community resources and advocates.LifeHaven provides a friendly, safe place where young moms can move out of survival mode and begin to work on a plan that will lead them toward stability for themselves and their children. Youth Advocates provide case management, advocacy, independent living skills education and parenting skills education. Incarnation partners with LifeHaven under the Families in Transition umbrella. As a partner in this project, Incarnation provides financial, in-kind donation and volunteer support. LifeHaven is located near 35E and Maryland Avenue in St. Paul. For directions, contact the Incarnation office at 651.484.7213. Upcoming Events LifeHaven 10 Year Partnership Celebration Come and celebrate the 10 year partnership between Incarnation Lutheran Church and LifeHaven. LifeHaven will be lifted up during all three morning worship services and there will be an open house at LifeHaven in the afternoon. When: Sunday, April 21 after morning worship services Volunteering at LifeHaven Before the facility of LifeHaven was open, crews of volunteers from Incarnation worked together to transform a duplex into this transitional shelter and they were supported by crews of volunteers who provided food to the workers and furnished the house. Volunteers continue to be an important part of the program at LifeHaven. There are many different ways to serve at LifeHaven with varying levels of involvement with the young moms, their children and varying time commitments. Direct service opportunities require volunteer training and screening. Ongoing Individual Direct Service Positions Includes child care, driving for Girl's Night Out, baking cookies or serving as a group leader for an activity of your choice. These positions require volunteer training and screening. Learn more Individual Indirect Service Positions Includes making a meal for Sunday night dinner, coordinating a donation drive, sponsoring a youth during the holidays, and opportunities for small groups. Learn more On Call Individual Direct Service Positions Includes presenting about independent learning skills, providing professional services, helping to maintain the LifeHaven facility or working on a moving crew. These positions require volunteer training and screening. Learn more Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSSMN) Philosophy for Working with Homeless Youth in the Metro Area The homeless youth programs operate under the philosophy that intervention with homeless youth are more effective when using a developmental perspective rather than a pathological perspective. LSSMN believes that in order for changes to occur, youth must learn not only how to follow instructions but also how to think and act in their own best interest. LSS believes that we work with youth rather than do things for or to youth. LSSMN works with youth using a strengths-based perspective. Case management is client-driven; LSS develops mentor-like relations with the youth. LSSMN uses a harm reduction approach, providing youth with healthy alternatives and choices, in a non-judgmental way, while allowing them to make their own decisions. In addition to LifeHaven, LSSMN serves homeless youth in the Twin Cities through the following programs: SafeHouse Check out Incarnation's other ministry partners:Hunger MinistryThe Safe House is a 30 day emergency shelter program for young people ages 16 to 20. Case management services and basic needs are provided. Street Outreach The street program employs outreach workers who go out onto the streets, malls, and community centers and make contact with youth who are at risk and/or without permanent shelter. Through relationship building they are able to offer youth alternatives to life on the streets. Rezek House Facility-based transitional Housing Program for homeless youth ages 16-21. On-site case management services, advocacy, and life skills training are provided. The building contains 13 apartments. One is used for the resident advisor and 12 are for youth. Transitional Living Project (TLP) Scattered site transitional housing program for young people ages 16-21. Youth receive case management and independent living skills training. Financial assistance is available for 6 months; the youth will gradually take over the monthly rental payments. |
Incarnation Lutheran Church * 4880 Hodgson Road, Shoreview, MN 55126 * Office Phone: 651-484-7213
