HOPE
RESTORATIVE PROGRAMS
Phyllis Wheatley Community Center's HOPE (Helping Our People Evolve) programs exist to give people a second chance and to build skills that create stronger families. These programs are open to individuals referred to us by Hennepin County and are aimed at teaching those involved in the legal system change course, learn alternatives to conflict, and find happier, more fulfilling ways to live.
These programs help to strengthen, empower, and reunite families caught in the justice system. Our HOPE programs work to divert intimate partner violence and provide support to victims, while the Quality Parenting Academy teaches parents important skills and helps them regain custody of their children after interventions by CPS, and the Be@School program helps get truant youth back on track and in the classroom.
To make sure we're able to help all who need these services, PWCC removes barriers to attendance in the family programs by providing transportation and childcare during group sessions, as well as referral services to help address any other needs families face.
No childcare? We've got you covered.
We understand that our clients often lack the resources and support they need to successfully complete this program. One of the most common barriers is a lack of childcare. For this reason, we reserve 10 full-time spaces in our Mary T. Wellcome Child Development Center. There, kids spend weekdays learning the important early childhood skills that will prepare them for success in school and in life. We also ensure that staff are available to take care of children while parents attend groups.
For county referrals: Please click the button below to send your referrals to Courtney, the HOPE Programs' Admin. Please be sure to include the name of the individual you're referring, any contact info for the client
as well as yourself, and the client's level of offense.
We know that rebuilding and restoring balance after trauma is a difficult process, and Phyllis Wheatley Community Center is here to help.
H.O.P.E. stands for Helping Our People Evolve. These are our restorative programs, which are designed to meet people where they are on their journey to restoration and help them along the way.
For families enrolled in our Quality Parenting Academy, we also reserve full-time spaces for children under 5 in our Mary T. Wellcome Child Development Center, where they access important, valuable early childhood education.
For Referrals or further information about the restorative programs,
please contact us at Info@PhyllisWheatley.org
The HOPE for Men program works to empower men to find healthy ways to advocate for themselves by teaching conflict resolution and stress management skills. Using an evidence-based, proven-effective methodology, support group participants develop strong foundations and create support systems to help them meet life’s challenges. Through our anger management and domestic violence programs, PWCC is helping to make our neighborhood homes safer, stronger, and better equipped to move toward stability and peace.
Anger Management for Women is an educational skill-building and support group staffed by trauma-informed professionals. Emphasizing empowerment, the program is designed to help women understand external and internal anger triggers that result in aggression, rage, and self-sabotage. HOPE for Women utilizes an evidence-based approach to emotion regulation and impulse control, awareness of cognitive distortions, social perceptions, and biases, and teaches effective communication and problem-solving skills. By the end of the course, participants are equipped with an individualized anger control plan and ongoing support from staff.
