©2024 by Sub-Saharan African Youth and Family Services in Minnesota
OUR PROGRAMS
Advancing our agenda.
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Get technical assistance to access Paid Leave benefit by contacting SAYFSM at:
Telephone: (651) 644-3983
E-mail: info@sayfsm.org
Paid Leave Public Outreach
Sub-Saharan African Youth and Family Services in Minnesota is implementing a grant from the State of Minnesota, through its Commissioner of the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), to increase awareness and utilization of Minnesota’s Paid Leave program among African immigrant communities.
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The program focuses on raising awareness through culturally tailored education sessions delivered in community settings, along with translated materials. It also provides technical assistance by offering individualized support through drop-in hours, phone assistance, in-person guidance, and interpretation services in multiple languages.
Learn more about Minnesota Paid Leave benefits visit: http://info.paidleave.mn.gov/
Case Management and Care Advocacy
Through our Support Services, we have the potential to make a real and positive change in the community. This is one of our key areas of focus here at Sub-Saharan African Youth and Family Services in Minnesota, and a source of much success for our Non-Profit Organization. We provide:
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referrals to clinics, mental health providers, legal services, ESL classes
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assistance with basic needs, such as housing, furniture, household items, food, clothing, employment
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translation and interpreting assistance
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transportation
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​​Spiritual and Emotional Support Group
SAYFSM facilitates an HIV support group that meets twice a month. Participants and their families receive wellness education and emotional support.
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Spiritual and Emotional Support Group
Most of our efforts pertaining to educating the community about HIV prevention, presenting at community events, churches, and schools. We emphasize in developing culturally and linguistically appropriate HIV-educational materials and provides HIV counseling, testing, and referral (CTR) at all outreach events, at the SAYFSM office, or at places of an individual’s choosing.
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Case Management and Care Advocacy
Join other African women in a friendly environment to learn basic sewing/quilting skills. We are accepting registrations for the program currently. For more information call us at 651-644-3983 (M-F 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
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