Family mediation focuses on helping divorced or separated parents, and their children, find relief from conflict, stress and anger. Volunteering as a family mediator helps to provide a safe space for co-parents to make decisions about their relationship with each other and to discuss their responsibilities to their children – in a more cooperative setting than going to […]
Eviction Diversion
The National Center for State Courts recently released a study of eviction diversion models in 46 communities across the country. To read the full report, click here. Here are the highlights from the article: Get Rental Assistance in the Courts: Courts should be setting up connections to Rental Assistance, so tenants and landlords know how to […]
CMM Is Pleased to Announce its Pilot Project to Expand Court Mediation Services Statewide
Community Mediation Minnesota (CMM) is pleased to announce its pilot project to expand court mediation services throughout the state of Minnesota. Community Dispute Resolution Programs in Minnesota are currently providing free mediation services for conciliation, housing, family, and harassment cases for five Judicial Districts and thirty-two counties in Minnesota. The use of Zoom technology has […]
COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program Update
Community Mediation Minnesota (CMM) has been processing applications for housing assistance through the COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program (CHAP) since September 1 and is helping over 1000 Minnesotan households access financial assistance for housing. CHAP provides housing assistance payments to help prevent eviction, prevent homelessness, and maintain housing stability for eligible renters and homeowners. CMM believes […]
Quick-Reference Minnesota Voting Guide (Non-Partisan)
It’s time to make a plan to vote! Minnesotans have 3 options: Vote in-person on Election Day (Tues., Nov. 3) Find your polling place (they do change from time to time): https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/election-day-voting/ You can register to vote / update your registration on Election Day in Minnesota. Bring ID and proof of current address (such as […]
COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program
Community Mediation Minnesota will be processing applications for housing assistance and connecting those applicants to the mediation centers who will help landlords and tenants co-create agreements around these funds. Applicants who select Community Mediation Minnesota on their applications will receive assistance from mediators. Overall our goal is to help 136 households remain housed and to […]