Supporting families in crisis

Rose had already been through so much in her short life-time. At the age of 8 she struggled with behavior challenges at school, qualifying her for 180 Degrees'
​All Children Excel (ACE) program. ACE disrupts the preschool-to-prison-pipeline by supporting and advocating for young children like Rose.

A safe space to start healing

Ava experienced trauma at a young age, and then the loss of a trusting adult relationship. At the age of 13, she needed to do what she could do survive, which led her to 180 Degrees' Brittany's Place, Minnesota's largest residential program for girls who are victims of sex trafficking. 

Rebuilding lives after incarceration

Pete knew once he was out of prison the clock would start ticking. He never wanted to return, so he knew what was ahead - systemic barriers that would make getting housing and a job near impossible. Fortunately, Pete got into 180 Degrees' Clifton Place and was surrounded by a community that believed in him.

Every child needs a family

Logan's parents struggled with chemical dependency, making it hard to maintain structure at home. The environment became unsafe, creating a domino effect of chaos in other parts of Logan's life. Once the county stepped in, 180 Degrees'
​Foster program was there for Logan, providing a stable foundation of trust and growth could blossom.

When their only option is the street

Crisis can happen for anyone at anytime. For Grace, it happened when she was 15 years old and at odds with her parents. She felt so helpless that she felt her only option was to run. That's when Grace found 180 Degrees' Hope House, where her and staff worked on coping strategies and connecting with a therapist to help Grace grow her confidence and self-expression.

Culturally-responsive crisis support

Rhiannon had already been a victim of her boyfriend's outbursts when it got violent. She was quickly connected with a case manager at 180 Degrees' SAFE program, where they developed an escape plan and connected her with crucial resources like housing and legal aid. Not only did Rhiannon feel safe, she felt seen and understood as a Black women trying to navigate systemic oppression.