Supporting At-Risk Youth and FAmilies in Minnesota
Our Impact
At Move Forward, we believe that every young person deserves a safe place to live, someone to turn to, and the tools to thrive. Through youth outreach, supportive housing, and community-based mental health care, we provide individualized, culturally affirming services that meet young people where they are—literally and emotionally.
Empowering youth and families to overcome housing instability and mental health challenges.
The need is clear.
our response is urgent.
Youth homelessness and mental health crises are rising across Minnesota.
The numbers are staggering, especially in our community.
9th graders in west metro schools seriously considered suicide
1 in 5
reported feeling little interest in activities
58%
reported persistent feelings of anxiety or being on edge
67%
reported feeling down, depressed or hopeless
47%
Minnesota youth experience homelessness each year—likely an underestimate
13,300
LGBTQIA+ youth, youth of color, and youth who are parents face homelessness compared to their peers
2x MOre
of youth reported having a trusted adult in their life.
76%
of families in our Schools to Housing program remained stably housed
98%
of TLP youth were housed at exit, none returned to shelter
100%
of youth in our Transitional Living Program (TLP) increased their income
85%
of youth improved or mantained mental health symptoms
99%
of youth served were pregnant or parenting
20%
of youth served identified as LGBTQIA+
20%
of youth served identified as BIPOC
85%
youth and families were served
601
Our impact isn't just about numbers; it's about futures.
These results reflect what’s possible when young people receive the consistent support they deserve—mental health care, housing, income stability, and a safe, supportive relationship.
2024 program impact
"I'm just so grateful for this opportunity to start therapy with Move Forward. My therapist was absolutely amazing and I'm hoping that I can continue meeting with Move Forward in the future."
The staff are dedicated and collaborative partners. The case manager’s language skills and her wealth of knowledge in both strategies for those who are difficult to house and immigration-related issues have greatly benefited our students and their families.
Move Forward is an essential resource for our students. The barrier-free mental health supports and case management services provide support to so many students in need. As a school social worker, I can say I genuinely don't know how I would do it without Move Forward!
Real stories. Real support. Real impact.
Move Forward 2019 Annual Report
Move Forward 2018 Annual Report
Move Forward 2016 Annual Report
ANnual Reports
FY 2023 Form 990
FY 2022 Form 990
FY 2021 Form 990
990 Forms
a look inside our impact
At Move Forward, we believe that transparency builds trust—and trust fuels transformation. Every dollar we receive is an investment in the future of a young person. From emergency shelter to long-term housing support, therapy sessions to youth advocacy, your support directly powers programs that help young people move forward with stability, safety, and hope.
