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A new Lutheran Social Service community hub brings together housing, early childhood education and comprehensive support services for children, youth and young families in Saint Paul. LSS celebrates the grand opening of the Center for Changing Lives - University | Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota

If you have an adult child with a disability and you're looking for your tribe, Family Voices of Minnesota has a support group for that. Parents of Adult Children Group - Family Voices of Minnesota

Minnesota Department of Human Services held listening sessions to hear from Minnesotans about their EIDBI services. What did people have to say? How did the state agency response? Sheletta finds out on the latest episode of her autism podcast.

On a ride around St. Paul with her kids, Sheletta noticed many amazing murals on buildings. When she went looking for the artist, she found something even better: The Creative Enterprise Zone, which features some artists who are on the spectrum.  Chroma Zone Mural & Art Festival

Do you have a child who is newly diagnosed with autism and you're not sure where to start looking for resources and services? Look no further than Caravel Autism Health so your child can have a better outcome and a happier life. Comprehensive Autism Therapy | Caravel Autism Health

The start of school is not only a busy time for most parents, but it's especially worrying for moms and dads who have kids on the spectrum who wander. Changes in schedules and transitions can make them more prone to eloping. How can we keep them safe? Sheletta may have found the answer from an angel. Assistive Technology for Autism & Special Needs - Order Now!

When it began to thunder, Sheletta looked out of the kitchen window and noticed that her neighbor's kids were still playing in their backyard pool, she made them go in the house; then, she called her friends at the Minnesota Department of Public Safety to join her on a podcast to figure out if kids should go indoors when thunder roars. Weather safety | Minnesota Department of Public Safety

Sheletta grew up in the safe village of Kelly Village, subsidized housing in Houston's 5th Ward, where she was nurtured and given the necessary discipline to succeed. As times get hard for many Black women and job prospects are few and far between, she encourages people to check in with Daveta Thomas from Housing Alliance HTX. Daveta is a pre-admission and occupancy manager and can help you find an affordable place to stay in Houston.

Sheletta chats with her friend Paul McGuire-Grimes, Minnesota movie critic, about the autistic storylines and actors represented at this year's Emmy awards. Which ones have a shot at winning that coveted statuette? Paul offers his predictions. Paul's Trip to the Movies

Got a home deconstruction project and need more money to complete it? There's a grant for that. Sheletta tells you where you can find that money for that on the latest episode of her podcast. https://recyclingandenergy.org/deconstruction/

Is your autistic adult child looking for work and can't find a job? Hennepin County wants to help. They've got a transition age youth and employment program that just might be a perfect fit. Seniors and people with disabilities | Hennepin County Disability Hub MN - Your Options: Work

Sheletta becomes fast friends with Megan Dolan, the autism mom, actress, and the brainchild behind "Not The Right Mom," a one-woman show that she wrote and produced. Megan travels the world performing for thousands of people using humor and storytelling to educate them about the concerns and celebrations of having a child on the spectrum. As if she wasn't busy enough, Sheletta challenges her to adapt her show into a movie. https://www.nottherightmom.com/

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

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

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/