Child Friendly City

We want every child in Minneapolis to grow up healthy and safe. In February 2024, we became the second city in the country recognized by UNICEF USA.
Health Commissioner Damōn O. Chaplin
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Creating a city that works for children and youth
Creating a city that works for children and youth

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What we do

We work with government, youth and the community to make our city more child friendly.

Vision and mission

We want all children and youth in Minneapolis to feel safe and heard.

Program history

You can see the history of Child Friendly Cities in Minneapolis

Related information

Partners

UNICEF USA

Minneapolis Youth Coordinating Board

Hennepin Healthcare

Reach Out and Read

News and resources

UNICEF USA Child Friendly Cities Initiative

Growing Up in Cities Research 

Convention on the Rights of the Child

What a Child Friendly City Is

See what it means to be part of the UNICEF USA Child Friendly City Initiative (CFCI).
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Contact us

Child Friendly City

Sarah Schiele
Minneapolis Health Department

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Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 520
Minneapolis, MN 55415