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Advocates work to strengthen and support families by providing assessments, education, and assistance in identifying and making connections to community resources (for example: financial assistance, housing assistance and resources, access to mental health services, and parenting education)

Aligns systems, funding, and community efforts to deliver early/intervention-focused services to families, especially those with complex needs, while empowering parents and ensuring accountability.

Offers support with emergency food and connections to other community resources in Apple Valley, Lakeville, Rosemount, Farmington, and Burnsville. Accepts donations of fresh produce, baby diapers and wipes, household and personal care items.

Crisis Call Assistance - 24/7 Provides:

• Service to domestic violence victims - Free, confidential help - Safe, caring environment - Individual support - Emergency transportation to safety - Weekly support group (24 hour notice required for transportation to support group, call during regular business hours) - Education - Orders for protection - Harassment restraining orders - Referrals - Legal advocacy - System advocacy

Offers linkages and referrals to appropriate resources including prenatal care, parent education, health care, child care and preschool, and public assistance. Activities include home visits, kindergarten readiness activities, group activities, family events, and community building.

Provides a family-centered space where caregivers can access help with basic needs such as housing, food, childcare, employment, transportation, and mental health supports, and also helps in navigating complex systems and community services. Offers activities and events, including:

• Diaper Club: provides a once-a-month event where individuals and families can pick up free diapers

• Drop-in therapy

• Economic Assistance Support: Meet with an Economic Assistance Program Navigator one-on-one

• Family camps

• Fun with First Steps: Crafts for caregivers and children

• Kinship Navigator Assistance:

• Learn, Grow, and Go parent support group

• Mental health and wellness support group

• Parenting Book Club

• Park Pals: Children and families can come together and play in the park

Visit the website for dates and times of activities and events https://www.mainstreetfamilyservices.org/events/

• Family Connections: Families receive support for basic needs and then work toward short- and long-term goals for their finances, employment, education, housing, family life, and community connections. Services are individualized to meet families' goals.

• Youth Connections Program: Youth ages 13-24 experiencing housing instability receive assistance through individual coaching and advocacy from Client Advocates. Offers Host Home Program that provides services for youth in unstable housing to be connected with a community member who opens their home to house a youth for up to one year.

• Supportive Housing Program: Local faith communities and groups partner with The Connect Center to provide a one-year structured program for a family in jeopardy of losing their housing. Families work toward their goals with an expanded positive support network which includes a volunteer family mentor.

Services for children, with a focus on enhancing the connection between young children and their caregivers

Provides families with the resources and guidance they need to thrive. Whether they are a new parent navigating the challenges of a preschooler, or seeking help raising their grandkids, the resource center can help with information, connections, and support.

Services for children, with a focus on enhancing the connection between young children and their caregivers

• Family Connections: Families receive support for basic needs and then work toward short- and long-term goals for their finances, employment, education, housing, family life, and community connections. Services are individualized to meet families' goals.

• Youth Connections Program: Youth ages 13-24 experiencing housing instability receive assistance through individual coaching and advocacy from Client Advocates. Offers Host Home Program that provides services for youth in unstable housing to be connected with a community member who opens their home to house a youth for up to one year.

• Supportive Housing Program: Local faith communities and groups partner with The Connect Center to provide a one-year structured program for a family in jeopardy of losing their housing. Families work toward their goals with an expanded positive support network which includes a volunteer family mentor.

Minor Parent Services assist the pregnant and/or parenting minor parent to create a plan for the parent and the child to ensure their safety and well-being. Services includes:

• Counseling

• Help applying for financial and medical assistance

• Housing and child care options

• Paternity or child support services

• Resource referrals to appropriate agencies to assist with decision making

Social workers provide services to preserve Native American families and avoid children being placed out of the home. Services include:

• Case management

• Child protection services to protect Native American children

• Court system advocacy to assist counties serving Native American children who have been victims of abuse and/or neglect and assist the court in understanding the unique characteristic of Indian clients

• Crisis intervention

• Families First and Prevention Services: Short-term 4-6 weeks intensive crisis intervention and family education services to preserve Indian families. Provides parenting education, problem-solving skills, communication and negotiation skills, child development training, job-readiness training, and parenting classes

• Out of home placement supervision

• Stay Program: Support group for independent living skills development for youth ages 14 - 21 such as group education and recreational activities to learn about healthy lifestyles

• Referral services to local community social service agencies

Family Based Services (FBS) is a voluntary program designed to help place responsibility and confidence in families who are experiencing some difficulties. FBS is available if a child is at risk of out-of-home placement, or is returning home from a placement FBS are: - Free of charge - Time-limited (3-6 months) - Provided in your home - Flexible and available during unconventional hours The FBS program was developed to create a sense of hope, trust and motivation in the family to assist them in coping with life's challenges FBS always involves a Social Worker and can include a FBS Provider, a FBS Therapist or any combination of the three The team approach provides: - Support - Accessibility - Variety The Social Worker will: - Establish family strengths, needs and goals - Develop a Family Service plan - Clarify ideas and expectations - Provide in-home counseling - Teach problem solving skills The Social Worker takes the lead in demonstrating respect for everyone's roles, skills and needs The Social Worker and the family may decide to include a FBS Provider as part of the team Under the Social Worker's direction, the FBS Provider works intensively with the family in several areas: - Parenting - Communication skills - Home management - Budgeting skills The FBS Provider offers: - Support - Encouragement - Practical advice for every day living This team member helps reinforce the family's progress, links the family to the community and helps create a feeling of trust between all team members The Social Worker and the family may determine that the FBS Therapist should be part of the team The therapist could focus on: - Individuals or entire family - Specific problem areas (depression, abuse, etc) - Crisis intervention/prevention - Counseling and guidance The FBS Therapist helps the family understand and cope with issues by exploring their personal feelings and thoughts When the FBS Program has been successfully completed, the family will have learned to cope, will have it's basic needs met and will have a more harmonious family life

• Increases awareness and accessibility of resources and services for children Agencies included: - Clearwater County Human Services

• BRIC

• Public Schools from Bagley and Clearbrook

• Clearwater County Nursing Service

• Inter-County Community Action Council

• Child welfare case management

• Children's mental health case management

• Family community support services

• School liaison services

• Family Service Collaborative services

• Services to minor parents

Services for children, with a focus on enhancing the connection between young children and their caregivers

Family Centers assist with the following for families only:

• Free diapers and other basic needs when supplies are available

Provides community referrals for families only: ??- Bridging: Provides referrals to Bridging; Neighborhood House does not assist financially with appointment or delivery costs; appointment fee of $75 and delivery fee of $200

• College Bound: Assists with enrolling children in CollegeBound, a program dedicated to connecting families and their children to early childhood resources as well as financial education and tools to be financially healthy. For this program, children must be born on or after January 1, 2020

• My Very Own Bed (MVOB): Provides referrals for My Very Own Bed program. MVOB offers new twin beds for children ages 2-17 moving into stable housing. Includes, new beds, set of sheets, blankets, pillow, mattress pad, stuffed animal, and a book with each referral. Neighborhood House does not cover the costs related to this program; $55 for the first bed and $25 for every bed after.

• Parental Support Outreach Program (PSOP): Provides a voluntary service program in collaboration with Ramsey County that connects parents with extra resources to provide safety and security for their children. Families can be referred to a center through Ramsey County or self-referred, must meet program eligibility. Contact the Family Center for more information.

Offers support with emergency food and connections to other community resources in Apple Valley, Lakeville, Rosemount, Farmington, and Burnsville. Accepts donations of fresh produce, baby diapers and wipes, household and personal care items.

A place for connection to services, resources, information, and support. Collaborates with other partners to provide programs that may meet the mental health needs, parenting support, and help navigate resources. Services include:

• Arts and crafts activities for children and families

• Child support consultation

• Culturally-specific service navigation and language access for Latinx and Somali communities

• Early literacy and education programs

• Economic assistance navigation support includes application assistance

• Employment and training information consultation

• Financial literacy classes

• Health and wellness services and programs

• Housing consultation and providing affordable housing information

• Parenting skills, support, and mentorship

Social workers provide services to preserve Native American families and avoid children being placed out of the home. Services include:

• Case management

• Child protection services to protect Native American children

• Court system advocacy to assist counties serving Native American children who have been victims of abuse and/or neglect and assist the court in understanding the unique characteristic of Indian clients

• Crisis intervention

• Families First and Prevention Services: Short-term 4-6 weeks intensive crisis intervention and family education services to preserve Indian families. Provides parenting education, problem-solving skills, communication and negotiation skills, child development training, job-readiness training, and parenting classes

• Out of home placement supervision

• Stay Program: Support group for independent living skills development for youth ages 14 - 21 such as group education and recreational activities to learn about healthy lifestyles

• Referral services to local community social service agencies

Services for children, with a focus on enhancing the connection between young children and their caregivers

Services for children, with a focus on enhancing the connection between young children and their caregivers

Supports families by coordinating services across various agencies, including schools, healthcare, mental health providers, and social services. Improves access to resources, promotes early intervention, and fosters a responsive and culturally sensitive support network for children, youth, and families, particularly those dealing with mental health challenges. Acts as a connector, helping families navigate and access existing services rather than providing direct care.

Provides students, families, and community members with access to information and support from community agencies addressing basic needs such as food, clothing, energy assistance, shelter, and healthcare. The resource rooms maintain limited supplies of clothing, personal household items, and food for immediate access. They accept donations of winter gear (coats, gloves, mittens, hats, scarves), sweatpants, socks, t-shirts, and gift cards (Visa, Target, Walmart, gas, Cub Foods, etc.).