Family Services Collaborative

As of November 2025, Edina Family Services Collaborative expanded and became the Bloomington-Edina-Family Services Collaborative. The Collaborative supports the communities of Bloomington Public Schools, Edina Public Schools and Richfield Public Schools.

Announcements: Community Member Applications now accepted. Organizations and Individuals in our community our invited to apply.

Bloomington-Edina-Richfield Family Services Collaborative

About Us

As a collaborative board, we look at community needs, set-up priorities and help provide funding that supports programs and services supporting families and children birth through 18 and up to 21 for those with disabilities. Areas of focus include:

Promote Mental Health & Well-Being of Children, Youth & Young Adults
Support Healthy Growth & Social Emotional Development of Children, Youth & Young Adults
Strengthen Resilience & Protective Factors of Families, Schools & Communities

Information about how to apply for funding will be available at a later time. If you would like to be notified when funding applications are available please contact the Collaborative Coordinator

Governing Board

Standing Board Members (once transition has been finalized to include Bloomington Public Schools and Edina Public Schools

Bloomington Public Schools ISD #271
Edina Public Schools ISD #273
Richfield Public Schools ISD #280
Hennepin County Human Services
Hennepin County Department of Community Correction
City of Bloomington- through it Public Health Division
Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County
PICA Head Start

Community Members

Applications are now being accepted for Community Members to join the Governing Board. Organizations and Individuals from Bloomington, Edina and Richfield with an interest in serving youth Birth-21 are invited to apply.

Funding Source

The Collaborative is federally funded through the Local Collaborative Time Study (LCTS). These funds have been designated by state statue for use in expansion of early intervention and prevention services in Minnesota communities. The funds are distributed through the Department of Human Services (DHS).

The Local Collaborative Time Study (LCTS) is Minnesota’s federally-approved claiming mechanism for Medicaid (MA) and Title IV-E administrative reimbursement for Minnesota’s Family Service and Children’s Mental Health collaboratives. Eligible staff from public school districts, county public health agencies and correction agencies may participate in LCTS. The time study asks participants to select what activity they are doing at random points in time. Reimbursement is earned for eligible activities they perform to assist the state in administration of the MA and Title IV-E state plans.