STAR House

06/02/2026

Many parents assume they have to be in a severe crisis before asking for help — but you don’t.
STAR House is here to support families through all kinds of difficult situations! You don’t have to do it alone.

05/29/2026

Join the STAR House team and help create a safe, nurturing environment for children and families during times of crisis. Our Child Direct Care staff provide compassionate care, support daily routines, and help build the warmth and stability that make STAR House special.
We’re looking for dependable, trauma-informed individuals who are passionate about supporting children and strengthening families in Ramsey County.

https://www.indeed.com/job/child-direct-care-provider-158aee05dc424d16

05/22/2026

Oooh, look at the new STAR House! With your help, we know we can shine!

Donate now:
Starhousemn.org/donating

05/20/2026

Star House made the news!

Did you know when STAR House was closed in August we were forced to turn away roughly 200 families? Our community needs a safe crisis nursery available.

Every boost, every exposure, gets our little engine back on track to serving families in Ramsey.

🎧 Listen to this interview with Chris Aerts, our President of the STAR House Board of Directors on The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar:
https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-morning-news-with-vineeta-sawkar-2e837/episodes/crisis-nursery-is-needed-in-ramsey-county-4f76f

05/19/2026

Thanks to Ivy House New Ulm, MN's Crisis Nursery Legislation has passed!

Today, we celebrate!

Minnesota’s Crisis Nursery legislation has officially passed both the House and Senate. We are now only awaiting Governor Walz’s signature.

This is a major step forward for Ivy House, for communities across Minnesota, and for the future of crisis nurseries throughout Greater Minnesota. This legislation will help create a licensing framework designed specifically for crisis nurseries and help open the door for more communities to provide this kind of support and care for children and families.

Thank you to everyone who prayed, advocated, testified, wrote letters, made phone calls, shared our story, and stood beside us throughout this journey.

We are incredibly grateful for the bipartisan support from legislators across Minnesota and look forward to continuing to work with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families as this framework is developed for rollout in 2028.

Today is a good day for children and families.

05/12/2026

Sharing ideas with Ivy House while supporting our colleagues at Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery at their Formula for Hope: A Brighter Tomorrow luncheon! Inspiring words from long-time advocate, Patty Murphy, who reminds us of the important role crisis nurseries play in our communities.

05/04/2026

WE HAVE A HOME!

After closing our doors in August 2025, STAR House has secured a new home in the St. Paul Midway neighborhood. Move-in begins June 1st. Our goal is to welcome children and families again on August 1st.

Today we are launching the "I Think I Can" campaign to make that opening day possible.
The campaign is a five-station journey. Each station brings us one step closer to reopening. Watch the engine move forward in real time and be part of the crew that gets us there.

Give. Share. Connect. Every action fuels the journey.
The engine does not make it alone. Neither does STAR House.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/i-think-i-can

04/29/2026

Your skills can make a difference!

Join the mission. Support families. Build community.

Volunteer with STAR House 💛
https://share.google/0MyTyhXu9aUn4L8FR

04/21/2026

It's National Volunteer Week!

STAR House would not be possible without our incredible volunteers. Thank you! We are so grateful for you—this week and every week. 🫂

04/19/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who showed up to help us pack, move, and take this step with care. Your time and support mean so much to our team and the families we serve.

At STAR House, our mission continues. We are diligently searching for a new space where we can safely support children and families when they need it most. 💫