24 hour advocacy services available, 7 days per week Crisis Intervention O.F.P.'s provided by Shelter Advocate Assist with reparations applications General advocacy: information/referrals/resources Supportive one-on-one advocacy Victim's Rights Safety Planning Education Group Sessions (cycle of domestic abuse, dynamics of domestic violence, etc.) Transportation and accompaniment (business related meetings) Child care availability for meetings and in-house group sessions Talking Circles Cultural teaching circles Healthy living life skills sessions Sexual Abuse Educational Sessions Cultural healing, smudging, self care group support Provide "Evaluation of Services" form for residents Accompaniment to exams for sexual assault adult victims Follow-up advocacy available

A variety of adult education programs are available through Neighborhood House with the goal of helping individuals develop the skills necessary for gaining economic self-sufficiency. Career Training Programs: In partnership with Avivo, training is offered on workplace essential skills, and various sector-specific careers such as maintenance and custodial, medical office support, and more. College Readiness: The primary focus of this class is to prepare students for the Accuplacer test, which colleges use to determine if students are ready for courses at that level or if they would benefit from remedial English or math classes. The goal is to help students pass this test so that they can enroll directly in credit-bearing classes and avoid expensive remedial courses. Students will also learn the soft skills necessary to succeed in college. Computer Classes: Students learn how to use the internet, email, and Microsoft Office programs. Every other day of computer class is run as an open lab where students can work on any computer-related project and get support from staff and volunteers. Students work toward gaining a Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment certificate, a credential recognized throughout the state. English Language Civics: Funded by the Minnesota Department of Education, civics classes teach English skills through a focus on US citizenship, community engagement, Minnesota culture and history, and job skills. Students in these classes all have a goal of eventually obtaining employment or improving their current employment situation. Many students in this class also volunteer at Neighborhood House in order to gain job skills. Offers a course to prepare individuals for the citizenship exam. English Language Learner (ELL) Program: Classes teach students reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through the context of life skills. Students learn about health, housing, work, food, money, and many other everyday topics. After students complete the Advanced ELL class, they are able to join the GED or College Readiness classes. GED Exam Preparation: Classes are designed to help students prepare for the test in an engaging classroom. These classes are a combination of US-born students who did not complete high school and English Language Learners who have completed English classes and need a high school credential for work or college.

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers.

Head Start is a family and child development program for preschool age children at no cost to families. Provides preschool development in two models such as home-based and child-care based. Home-Based Program (Age birth - 3 years): - Lesson plans specifically designed for the child to get them ready for Kindergarten - Opportunities to interact with other parents and children in a classroom setting - Parent meetings for sharing and planning - Special parent-planned events such as family nights, neighborhood tours, and field trips - Weekly 1.5 hour visits in the home jointly planned by parents and a trained home visitor Child-Care Based Program (Age 3 - 5 years): - Approved preschool curriculum with structured, age-appropriate activities - Full year programming - Regular meetings between parents and Head Start staff Other Services: - Learning Readiness program to address needs of at-risk children ages birth - 5 years - Open Book programs provide books to children and families in support of family literacy

Immigration services including citizenship classes, citizenship coaching, INS interviews, sponsoring families and reunification, citizenship for children, applying for a green card, public benefits assistance, and other legal advice

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers. Services may include: - Book and toy lending library - Dad and child programs - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5 - Home visits - Information on community resources - Parent-child activities - Parent discussion groups - Play and learn activities for children - Programs for non-English language learners - School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4 - Special events for the entire family - Single parent program - Workshops on specific topics Call for current class offerings and schedule of events.

- Adult Literacy: Programs to help improve academic and language skills - High school diploma classes - GED preparation and testing - English language learning classes - beginning, intermediate, and advanced - Volunteer opportunities - Citizenship classes

The ALC provides target services for grades K-8, remediation for grades 8-12, and adult programs for learners to improve basic skills High school diploma program

- Adult basic education (ABE), ESL, and GED classes - Aquatics, including lifeguard training, water safety instruction, and scuba training - Computer classes - Sports and exercise activities - Summer enrichment camps and sports camps for students in grades 3 - 8 - Summer recreation and programs for children - Summer school offered in Clarkfield, Echo, and Granite Falls - Youth activities include dances, movies, theater performances, trips, and craft instruction - Youth development programs

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers.Works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child. Services may include:- Book and toy lending library- Dad and child programs- Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5- Home visits- Information on community resources- Parent-child activities- Parent discussion groups- Play and learn activities for children- Special events for the entire family- Programs for non-English language learners- School readiness program for children ages 3 1/2 - 4- Single parent program- Workshops on specific topics

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers. ECFE works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child. Services may include: - Book lending library - Dad and child programs - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5 - Information on community resources - Outdoor classroom - Parent-child activities - Parent discussion groups - Play and learn activities for children - Programs for non-English language learners - School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4 - Special events for the entire family - Workshops on specific topics NOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events

Free daytime adult ESL for levels Pre-Beginning/Beginning to Advanced and work readiness computer classes for Intermediate/Advanced students Evening adult ESL classes: Intermediate/Advanced; 4 sessions yearly Evening adult Spanish language classes: Beginning through Advanced; 4 sessions yearly

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers. ECFE works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child. Services may include: - Book lending library - Dad and child programs - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5 - Information on community resources - Outdoor classroom - Parent-child activities - Parent discussion groups - Play and learn activities for children - Programs for non-English language learners - School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4 - Special events for the entire family - Workshops on specific topics NOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events.

- Evaluation - Extended employment - School to work programs - vocational education - Vocational rehabilitation - Job placement - Follow-up services: Job coaching, training in use of community resources, personal support and counseling, employer education

- Variety of youth and adult enrichment classes. - Adult Basic Education: assistance with GED, adult diplomas, English as a Second Language, workforce preparation, family literacy, basic skills enhancement, citizenship, and civic education

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers. ECFE works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child. Services may include: - Book lending library - Dad and child programs - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5 - Information on community resources - Outdoor classroom - Parent-child activities - Parent discussion groups - Play and learn activities for children - Programs for non-English language learners - School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4 - Special events for the entire family - Workshops on specific topics NOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events.

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers.

Individualized job-seeker services, including: - Academic skill testing - Career counseling - College research - Creating resumes and cover letters - GED preparation - Hands-on computer classes - Job search skills development - Life skills training - Preparing for interviews

Programs geared toward helping Cambodian elders and other southeast Asians in the following areas: - Applying for public benefits - English instruction - Citizenship classes, INS interviews and immigration assistance - Healthy eating promotion which reconnects participants with the eating habits of their home countries through nutrition education, development of community gardens, and meals served three days a week from a local restaurant. Serves elders from the Cambodian, Chinese, and Karen communities. - Physical activities and active living - Cultural and traditional ceremonies - Health education - Medicare application - Housing assistance - Funeral assistance - Recreational activities - Group shopping and medical appointment transportation - Translation

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers. ECFE works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child. Services may include: - Book and toy lending library - Dad and child programs - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5 - Home visits - Information on community resources - Parent-child activities and family time to enjoy safe classroom activities and sensory play - Parent discussion groups - Play and learn activities for children in child-directed play based on facilitated licensed Early Childhood teacher - Programs for non-English language learners - Workshops on specific topics - School readiness program for children age 4 - 5 - Single parent program - Special events for the entire family Note: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events

Community education provides programs and opportunities that help community members achieve lifelong learning while creating long lasting relationships. Programs and opportunities include: - Adult basic education - Adult recreation - Adult trips and tours - ESL classes - GED classes

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers. Program includes: - child development information - classes offered during the daytime and evening - parent group time - parenting support are provided by a licensed parent educator ?

- Career exploration and education options including computerized career information and career and post-secondary counseling - College Preparation classes to strengthen reading, writing, math, spelling and, critical thinking skills - Computer skills classes - Employment-related skills improvement includes learning computer basics, workshops on a variety of career and employment-related topics and, local job market information - English proficiency program includes reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the English language. Classes for all skill levels. - GED preparation classes - High school diploma completion classes

Provides family and health education including child-rearing in early infancy, child development, parenting, family health, and environmental safety. Programs include: - Child Passenger Safety Program: One-hour class for parents on use of their child safety seat including information on the correct seat for the child, safely securing the child in the seat, and correct installation of the seat in the vehicle. Car seats are available for purchase on sliding fee basis at training. - Child and Teen Checkups: Provide outreach and assistance to enable well-child checkups for children and teens ages 21 and under who are on Medical Assistance. There are several locations, can assist in making dental and medical appointments, and arrange transportation to and from appointments. ?- Dental Health Services: Offers dental care through Children's Dental Services (CDS), a traveling dental clinic. Specialize in children's dental care and provides dental services to children from infancy to age 26 years, pregnant women, and people of all ages, regardless of income. Routine dental services include cleanings, fluoride, sealants, oral health education, exams, x-rays, fillings, crowns, and extractions. Visit website for a list of dental providers. - Early Intervention Services: Provides assistance to families with infants and preschoolers who are living with a developmental delay. A multidisciplinary team is available to identify and treatment children with developmental delays. - Early Hearing Detection and Intervention: Assistance offered to parents with follow-up appointments and information on free services if their child has a potential hearing problem - Family Planning: A voluntary and confidential program for individuals to obtain information about pregnancy prevention. Family planning involves preventing, spacing, and achieving pregnancies. This service provides referral and education. Pregnancy testing and treatment for chlamydia and gonorrhea is provided at no cost. - Follow Along Program: Monitors children ages birth to three. Questionnaires are sent to parents every four months to evaluate their child's development. - Family Home Visiting: For families with children birth to five years old. Home visiting supports families as they learn about healthy pregnancies, positive parenting, infant and child growth and development, health and nutrition, breastfeeding support, childhood safety and injury prevention, strengthening family relationships, and community resources. - Help Me Connect: An online navigation resource for pregnant and parenting families with young children to find local resources and information to support healthy child development and well-being - New Baby Visits: New parents are contacted by a Public Health Nurse to answer questions, provide education, information, and support including lactation consultation - Project Harmony: Provides home visits to mothers with chemical dependency issues offering education, counseling, and recovery coaching - Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP): A voluntary program that provides short-term help to parents to access resources and provide education about housing, transportation, parent education, child development, activities, childcare, safety planning, and other services. - Postpartum Home Visits: Provides home visits to new mothers and infants to educate and counsel about nutrition, child growth and development, and resources available for families. Visits can be requested through a physician or hospital. - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): Consultation and home visit, grief support, and referral service for families who have experienced loss of a child

The public school district offers educational and vocational programming in areas of interest to community residents. Enrichment opportunities are also available for children through older adults in the community. Also offer community wellness programs with forums on topics related to health and healthy communities.