St. David's Developmental & Therapeutic Services

02/03/2026

Our mission has always been rooted in standing with families, especially in moments of uncertainty. With your partnership, we can continue to ensure that every child and caregiver feels supported, safe, and seen.

Thank you for being part of this community and for showing up when it matters most.
https://www.stdavidsmn.org/rapidresponse

02/03/2026

Enrollment is now open for St. David's Early Childhood Education program. See what a day in the life is like for one of our students, and apply today! https://youtu.be/jokm77gqvDE?si=Hky0lNEVUxVPOwl9

01/28/2026

Enrollment for our preschool program opens next week. Hear from some of our parents about their experiences at St. David's https://youtu.be/ryqK3NdrXdM?si=BrkKV6DlJJwe-WxD

01/21/2026

Due to forecasted extreme cold, ALL St. David's locations will be closed for the day on Fri. Jan. 23. Stay warm and safe!

01/21/2026

Our Minnetonka location is the home-base of our excellent ECE program. Don't forget, enrollment opens soon! https://youtu.be/35OnRH2LKK8?si=mY3sEt6aR2-1rAax

01/08/2026

A message from our CEO to our clients and staff last night:
I am reaching out this evening following today’s fatal shooting of Minneapolis community member Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. We join others across the Twin Cities, our state, and the nation in mourning yet another tragic loss of life.

For some, today’s event may be a news story that fades in the coming days or weeks without directly affecting daily life. For others, it may spark outrage, sadness, or anxiety about federal policies and personal safety as more federal agents enter our neighborhoods. For many parents and caregivers from immigrant communities and communities of color, this is yet another act of violence that brings profound fear—fear of leaving your homes for work, groceries or medication. Fear to let children use medical transportation to get to one of our campuses; fear of putting your family at risk in any way.

To our families who are living in profound fear: We see you. We stand with you. We are committed to doing everything we can to support you and your children. Our teams are listening and responding as quickly and compassionately as we can. We will continue to do so, with your child's health and your family's safety as our highest priorities.

For families whose children attend center-based services in Minneapolis or Minnetonka: With legal consultation, compliant with the law, and subject to ongoing legal review, we have a policy in place in the event ICE agents enter any of our properties. Key staff members from our leadership and security teams have been briefed on the implementation of this protocol and understand our role and responsibility to ensure child safety, know our rights and the rights of those in our care, and document information that ensures accountability.

To every parent or caregiver in St. David’s community: Please reach out at any time if you have questions or concerns. We are honored to walk alongside you and your family towards a brighter and more promising future. Even in moments of deep grief, we remain rooted in our shared humanity and committed to caring for one another with courage, compassion, and resolve.

12/10/2025

🎉 Tickets are LIVE for the 2026 Light the Way Gala!
We’re moving to a stunning new venue—Royalston Square—for an unforgettable night of community, connection, and impact.

Join us as we aim for our boldest goal yet: $1 million in one magical night to support St. David’s programs for families, children, and adults across Minnesota.

✨ Don’t miss it, grab your tickets today! https://www.stdavidsmn.org/gala

12/04/2025

Today, and every day, St. David’s honors our Somali colleagues, clients, families, neighbors, and friends. When hateful falsehoods permeate American discourse, as they currently are from the highest levels of government, we root ourselves in the truths of history, and in the compassionate and caring bonds that connect all of our community members, no matter their country of origin or immigration status.

Over the past decades, Somali community members have consistently contributed and innovated to make Minnesota a richer, stronger, and wiser place for children and families to grow. And this includes the work that has happened here at St. David’s, every single day for more than a decade.

As our CEO Julie Sjordal told staff recently: “It has been one the most treasured honors of my career to have earned the trust and respect of our Minnesota Somali community and to have had the opportunity to, together, build a culturally responsive Autism Day Treatment program.”

All of St. David’s shares Julie’s pride in this uniquely collaborative program, built alongside Somali leaders and families with respect and a shared commitment to every child’s future.

Hateful words do not divide us. They strengthen the bonds that connect us. And they remind us of the joy that only a loving, compassionate community can bring.

12/02/2025

Monthly gifts provide an ongoing base of support that we know we can rely on, resulting in services our families can rely on, too. Being a monthly donor can fit any budget. Even small amounts can make a big impact!

Now through December 31, sign up to give $6/month or more to receive our new St. David's tote bag as a thank-you gift!

11/29/2025

Let's bake a difference!

Don's Bread is a micro bakery located in . Don's Bread bakes bread, cookies and sometimes pasties. Don's Bread also is a coffee roaster and offers freshly roasted coffee.

Beginning in November 2025 Don is donating 100% of his proceeds to us!

"At St. David's, they strive to ensure every child, adult and family deserves to be seen, supported and empowered," Don said. "I believe in committing my time and treasure to St. David's."

Place your order and pay it forward: https://www.hotplate.com/donsbread

11/27/2025

11/26/2025

In early childhood, gratitude doesn't look like big gestures. It looks like a child noticing the breeze in tall grasses, offering a hand to a friend, or pausing long enough to feel something good, and talk about it.

These small moments are where emotional resilience begins. Gratitude helps children regulate their feelings, build empathy, and move through the world with a little more steadiness and compassion.

Today, we’re grateful for the families who trust us, the caregivers, clinicians, and educators who show up every day, and the children who remind us there is beauty, even in the smallest things.

Wishing you and yours a grounded, grateful Thanksgiving from all of us at St. David’s.

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