Southside Community

Our Families

SSFNC serves approximately 100 families with 130-160 children each year in the Phillips neighborhood of South Minneapolis. The following characteristics describe the families we serve:

• 100% of our families are at risk for child abuse and neglect, while 95% are at the highest risk, based on factors outlined by the Minnesota Department of Human Services
• 65% of our families are experiencing or have already experienced violence in the home
• 92% of our families are families of color
  • 28% are Hispanic/Latino
  • 31% are Native American
  • 21% are Multi-racial
  • 9.5% are African American
  • 9.5% are Caucasian
  • 1% are African
• 80% of our families are living below the Federal Poverty Level, with the remaining 20% living just above it.
• Many parents referred to SFNC exhibit severe, complex emotional and social problems, including depression, chemical dependence, family violence, developmental delays, and the effects of fetal alcohol syndrome
• 75-85% of the children we serve demonstrate mild to moderate developmental delays in speech and language skills, fine and gross motor coordination, and problem-solving skills
• Approximately 1/3 of our clients have limited English language skills
• Single parents head over 50% of our families' households
• 40% of our children were born to teen parents
• 65% of the parents we serve are currently struggling or have struggled with substance abuse issues