Contact Staff at St. Joseph's Home for Children, Minneapolis, Minnesota

St. Joseph's Home for Children
1121 46th Street E
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Main Number: 612-204-8250
Fax: 612-827-7954
Volunteer: 612-204-8435
Donate: 612-204-8369

Programs
Residential Treatment: 612-204-8216
Day Treatment: 612-204-8540
Central Intake: 612-204-8222
Emergency Shelter: 612-204-8267
Mental Health Case Management: 612-204-8540
Community Health Clinic: 612-204-8282

Staff Biographies

Director of St. Joseph's Home for Children

Keith Kozerski, MSW, LISW
Senior Director, St. Joseph's Home for Children
18 years in Child Care Field
Contact: 612-204-8214 or keith.kozerski@cctwincities.org

"This field drew me in early in my undergraduate work because of the unique opportunity to be able to make a real difference in someone's life. My favorite part of the job is getting to know the children and families we serve. Each person brings a unique talent and skill to our building."

Jon Stumbras, LICSW
Director of Mental Health Services
26 years in Child Care Field
Contact for Admission for Residential Care: 612-204-8216

"I have worked with children and families in some capacity throughout my professional life. It keeps me on my toes and keeps me young(er). My favorite part of the job is never having two days look alike, and attending day treatment and residential graduations."

Lynn Starr, MSW, LICSW
Day Treatment Program Manager
Adjunct faculty at a master's of social work program
30 years in Child Care Field
Contact for Day Treatment and Mental Health Case Management information and referrals: 612-204-8540

"I am delighted to join the St. Joe's team in the Day Treatment and Case Management Program. I hope to honor families and children we serve by providing quality care and services."

Andy Martin, LSW
Senior Unit Manager
Licensures/specialties: BS in Biology, minor in Psychology, trained in Family Mediation
1988 Gisela Konopka award for outstanding work with youth, NAACP member and former board member, Conflict Resolution board member and former board president
34 years in Child Care Field
Contact: 612-204-8267
For emergency shelter admissions, contact Central Intake: 612-204-8222

"Every week I am challenged and learn, and every day all I have to do is look around to see the positive impacts we have. The variety of what we do and the number and variety of youth we serve well are some of the special things I like about St. Joe's."

Stephanie Abel, RN, BSPH
Health Services Manager
Licensures: Registered nurse with bachelor's degree in Public Health
Years in Field: 15 years providing social services and health care to homeless adults and children
Contact: 612-204-8282

"I most enjoy St. Joe's because there is a team of staff who really want to bring quality care to the kids. Everyone holds a high level of commitment and has a strong sense of responsibility for taking good care of the children at St. Joe's."

Mary Schoelch
Children's Services Volunteer Coordinator
20 years in Volunteer Management
Contact for individual or group volunteer application: Volunteer Resources or 612-204-8435
Contact: 612-204-8486 or mary.schoelch@cctwincities.org

"The compassionate bond formed between our extraordinary volunteers and the children who thrive as a result of the attention and care they receive is a joy to be around. I am blessed and privileged to be a part of St. Joe's family."

"Catholic Charities' mission is to serve those most in need and there lies my deepest passion."

Umo Udo, MA, MDiv, CPCC
Director of Catholic Charities' Spiritual Care
Education: Master of Arts degree in Youth and Family ministries, Luther Seminary
Diploma in Theological Studies and Master of Divinity Degree, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities Area, Minnesota
Contact: 612-204-8245

"I have an expansive sense of ministry that sometimes can be challenging yet quite fulfilling. It is a profound honor to be called upon to companion with individuals through their “dark night of the soul” journey as well as celebrate life’s small glimpses of hope. My commitment is to create a safe space that everyone can discover, reconnect with and nurture their Spiritual lives. I relish the “aha” moments that I get to witness every day!"

Residential Services Staff:

Becky Mithun                    Supervisor
Diana Ebbers                   Supervisor
Dick Bain                           Supervisor

Steve Webb                      Therapist
Shelly Radamacher        Therapist
Rob Hinman                     Therapist

St. Joe's Home

Catholic Charities of St. Paul & Minneapolis 1200 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-204-8500