More autism services are heading to Mankato

Free fun for the kids in St Paul

Tired of being cooped up in the house with your kids, but you just counted your coins and don't have enough money to take them somewhere fun? The City of St. Paul is hosting a free concert series at its parks all summer long. Bring a blanket, your babies, and a bag of snacks, and get out and enjoy the sweet sounds of some of the top bands in the Twin Cities. https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/activities-events/summer-activities-events/music-parks

Cottage Grove needs more child care providers

With a housing boom happening in Cottage Grove, there's a big gap between the number of families moving to the area and the number of licensed child care providers. If you've been laid off, have a love for children, and live in Washington County, this may be the perfect pivot for your next career move. https://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/749/Become-a-Child-Care-Provider

The wait is over: Hamline Library is opening!

It's the moment parents across St. Paul have all been waiting for: the renovations are done, and Hamline Library is opening again. Sheletta chats with library staff about all the cool new upgrades and even offers to do some special programming with her children's books in April for Autism Awareness Month. https://sppl.org/locations/ha/

More autism services are heading to Mankato

Sheletta was so excited to learn that Fraser is opening a satellite location in Mankato. The 90-year-old, award-winning autism center is now accepting new clients aged 2 to 6. Get registered: ABA@FRASER.ORG [ABA@FRASER.ORG] or CALL 612-767-7222

Engineering help for kids with autism

Jim Swift, a retired engineer, uses GoFundMe to raise enough money to build adaptive devices for autistic children in need.   https://www.hometownsource.com/stillwater_gazette/community/retired-lake-elmo-electrical-engineer-uses-skills-to-create-devices-for-children-with-disabilities/article_0bb75bb7-d800-4d5b-abce-353d628e0b38.html [https://www.hometownsource.com/stillwater_gazette/community/retired-lake-elmo-electrical-engineer-uses-skills-to-create-devices-for-children-with-disabilities/article_0bb75bb7-d800-4d5b-abce-353d628e0b38.html]