THE LINKED CIRCLE

The Linked Circle is an intensive program that offers housing support, essential resources, and personalized guidance to youth who have been impacted by the juvenile justice system. Referrals for this program are received through Hennepin County Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCCR) and Probation.

The mission of the Linked Circle is to empower youth by providing innovative, youth-centered, strength-based holistic programming that will help them create a more stable and successful path forward.

What We Provide
At Linked Circle, we surround youth with the support, structure, and opportunities needed to learn, grow, and succeed.

Case Management
Our case managers and program staff walk alongside youth advocating with and for them while providing consistent support to help them stay on track and reach their goals.

Housing & Basic Needs Support
We work to ensure every young person has a safe and stable place to stay. From emergency shelter connections to long-term housing options, our team also helps meet basic needs like food, clothing, and essential resources.

Academic & Vocational Support
We support youth in building their future through tutoring, homework help, resume development, job applications, and post-secondary planning.

Athletic Training – Lifestyles FIT
Through Lifestyles FIT, youth build discipline, confidence, and physical strength through fitness training, boxing, and wellness activities. For those interested, this can lead to opportunities in amateur competition.

Life Skills Development
We empower youth with the tools they need for everyday life, including financial literacy, leadership development, and entrepreneurial skills that build confidence and independence.

Teen Kitchen Collective
Youth learn how to prepare healthy, affordable meals while building confidence in the kitchen. This program strengthens life skills around nutrition, budgeting, and self-sufficiency.

Zero to 100
Youth explore creativity and entrepreneurship by creating works of art and developing a plan to sell their pieces. This program builds skills in financial literacy, business development, and ownership, helping youth turn their ideas into real opportunities.

Art of Sound
Through music, writing, and creative expression, youth can find their voice, tell their stories, and build confidence in who they are.

FOCUS – Group & Individual Therapy
Youth receive both group and one-on-one support from a licensed practitioner, creating space to process experiences, build coping strategies, and strengthen their mental and emotional well-being.

D.R.I.V.E.
This program helps youth post high school to identify their goals, set priorities, and begin creating a clear path toward the future they want for themselves.

We Will Breathe
This youth-led space centers healing, voice, and empowerment, creating opportunities for young people to process their experiences, build community, and take action in their lives and beyond.