Welcome to How are the Children?, the website of the Suburban Ramsey Family Collaborative.  We took our name from the traditional African greeting.  When Masai warriors return to their village, they ask “how are the children?” because they measure the health and well-being of the tribe by the health, safety and well-being of the children. 

In Suburban Ramsey County, we continuously ask “how are the children?”  Raising kids is a group effort and everyone—parents, family members, teachers, neighbors, elected officials, communities—has a stake in the health and success of our kids. 

Visit  Kids Matter to find resources to help you, as an individual, support the healthy, successful development of kids through building safe and caring relationships with them.

Research shows that even one caring person can change the trajectory of a child's life.  Everyone has a part to play.  The more supportive and caring adults a young person knows, the more likely he or she is to grow up healthy.  Please join with us so every child and young person in Suburban Ramsey County has at least five caring adults who support them and help them build their strengths. 

Visit For Parents to find tips and resources to do the best job you can raising your children.  We have resources to help you navigate challenges like recognizing and helping kids with mental health concerns, talking to kids about alcohol and other drugs, helping kids with social-emotional difficulties, as well as how to recognize when a child is developing quite differently from their peers. 

Visit Community Resources for information on resources for children and families in Suburban Ramsey County as well as for tips on how your organization can intentionally create an environment where all children know they matter.  

We're glad you're here and invite you to join us to make Suburban Ramsey County—a place where all children are emotionally healthy, attain academic success, and are safe and secure at home, in school, and in the community.  We're better together than we are alone.