Works to keep American Indian families together and strong by providing the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to provide a safe, stable environment for their children. Programs and services include: Ramsey County Children's Mental Health Case Management: Provides support, case management, and assistance in coordinating resources for families with children who have mental health needs Family Preservation and Reunification: Uses traditional American Indian teachings and an asset-based approach to build on the strengths of families. This program combines self-help, professional intervention, and cultural reinforcement to assist families going through the reunification process or stressful parenting situations. Aspects of the program may include: group learning, increasing positive social networks, connecting families to cultural teachings and healing, case management, appropriate referrals, resource acquisition, and general family support. Indian Child Welfare Legal Advocacy/Compliance (ICWLAC): Enforces local compliance with the federal Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). This program provides court monitoring on cases involving American Indian children, legal representation to American Indian Families (in partnership with Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services), and education/outreach to identify systemic problems and strategize on solutions regarding compliance.

Provided to families who have requested assistance with family struggles such as truancy, parent/child conflict, and/or child behavioral challenges. The first choice of intervention is to provide services that strengthen and empower the child's own family. However, situations occur in which "the best interests of the child" may indicate the need for out-of-home placement. When necessary, these are done in a least restrictive manner to help strengthen and preserve the family unit. Child Welfare assists the family with developing a case plan, assessing the family, and delivering services to maintain and/or reunify the family.

Helps stabilize families by providing resources and services such as parenting and life skills, prevention and reunification, and housing. - Section 8 Supportive Housing: Provides long-term housing for families who have experienced chronic homelessness. Tenants must demonstrate a commitment to sobriety and agree to MIWRC's zero tolerance policy for onsite substance use, gang affiliation, and/or interpersonal violence. - Life Skills Parenting and The Family Support Program: Partners with Hennepin County to improve outcomes for Native families by providing family counseling, parenting support, life skills training, appropriate referrals, and education in child development and cultural values. - Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Collaborative: Provides advocacy services and intensive case monitoring to in-state Minnesota Native families who are involved in Child Protection. - Family Spirit Home Visiting Program: Provides an early childhood home visiting program designed specifically for American Indian communities, and is being implemented through a partnership with the Division of Indian Work.

- Provides one on one support for people living with family and needing services - Support groups - Teaches living skills - Provides some parenting skills

Provided to families who have requested assistance with family struggles such as truancy, parent/child conflict, and/or child behavioral challenges. The first choice of intervention is to provide services that strengthen and empower the child's own family. However, situations occur in which "the best interests of the child" may indicate the need for out-of-home placement. When necessary, these are done in a least restrictive manner to help strengthen and preserve the family unit. Child Welfare assists the family with developing a case plan, assessing the family, and delivering services to maintain and/or reunify the family.

Provided to families who have requested assistance with family struggles such as truancy, parent/child conflict, and/or child behavioral challenges. The first choice of intervention is to provide services that strengthen and empower the child's own family. However, situations occur in which "the best interests of the child" may indicate the need for out-of-home placement. When necessary, these are done in a least restrictive manner to help strengthen and preserve the family unit. Child Welfare assists the family with developing a case plan, assessing the family, and delivering services to maintain and/or reunify the family.

Provides counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Therapies include: - Animal-assisted play therapy - Filial play therapy to strengthen parent-child relationships - Infant and early childhood mental health to promote social and emotional development - Play therapy for children who are diagnosed with autism - Reunification therapy with families to build healthy and connected relationships - Sand tray therapy to discuss deep, underlying issues, and coping mechanisms - Somatic experiencing body awareness to work with stress and trauma symptoms that appear on the body

Helps stabilize families by providing resources and services such as parenting and life skills, prevention and reunification, and housing. - Section 8 Supportive Housing: Provides long-term housing for families who have experienced chronic homelessness. Tenants must demonstrate a commitment to sobriety and agree to MIWRC's zero tolerance policy for onsite substance use, gang affiliation, and/or interpersonal violence. - Life Skills Parenting and The Family Support Program: Partners with Hennepin County to improve outcomes for Native families by providing family counseling, parenting support, life skills training, appropriate referrals, and education in child development and cultural values. - Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Collaborative: Provides advocacy services and intensive case monitoring to in-state Minnesota Native families who are involved in Child Protection. - Family Spirit Home Visiting Program: Provides an early childhood home visiting program designed specifically for American Indian communities, and is being implemented through a partnership with the Division of Indian Work.

Provided to families who have requested assistance with family struggles such as truancy, parent/child conflict, and/or child behavioral challenges. The first choice of intervention is to provide services that strengthen and empower the child's own family. However, situations occur in which "the best interests of the child" may indicate the need for out-of-home placement. When necessary, these are done in a least restrictive manner to help strengthen and preserve the family unit. Child Welfare assists the family with developing a case plan, assessing the family, and delivering services to maintain and/or reunify the family.

Provides a safe, non-judgmental drop-in center for youth experiencing homelessness. Offers basic needs including: - Computer and internet access available - Food shelf - Hot dinner - Hot private shower - Free laundry facilities - Lockers for storage - Personal hygiene items Helps youth figure out their next steps by providing case management services, resources to stable housing, and government programs. Other services include: - Health and wellness services. An onsite clinic is available to be connected to a MNsure Navigator about options for insurance. - Family reunification - Learning independent living skills - Meeting Christian-based spiritual needs via TreeHouse after hours - Obtaining birth certificates, photo IDs, and other documents - Securing housing (short-term shelter and long-term options). The agency is an access point for Coordinated Entry Assessment. Staff helps youth search for affordable housing options, fill out housing applications, cover expenses associated with securing an apartment or housing, apply for financial assistance with rent and bills, find shelters in Anoka and Hennepin counties, connect youth to "Communities Host Home" of Anoka County (partnership with YMCA), and refer youth to transitional living programs. HOPE Place transitional housing program provides housing for 12 young people (ages 18 - 25) for an average of 12-24 months. - Searching for jobs (including finding employment for youth with a criminal background), filling out job applications, building resumes and cover letters, connecting youth with partner agencies to find employment opportunities, providing work-appropriate clothing, and finding transportation to get to a job - Supporting new moms through the New Moms Program

Provides support for parents involved in the child protection system by helping them navigate their way through a challenging process. Goal is to support parents through reunification or the best possible outcome with their children. - Navigating the Process: Informing parents on what to expect and attending court dates and meetings with them - Navigating the Case Plan: Making sure the parent has a voice - Connecting Parents with Resources: Helping parents access community services - Coaching on Parenting Strategies: Sharing tips and insights on how to protect the child's well-being - Offering an Empathetic Ear: Listens, supports, plans and problem solves with parents In addition to aiding parents through the legal process, Parent Mentors help families establish healthy environments for their children by using protective factors: - Concrete support for parents - Knowledge of parenting and of child and youth development - Parental resilience - Social and emotional competence of children - Social connections

- It is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services as a resource for foster care. - Provide children and adolescents in need with a nurturing family home,. - Provide children the least restrictive, most appropriate setting to address their needs. - Supportive case managers who are available 24 hours a day. - Personalized case management with frequent face-to-face visits. - Individualized staffing meetings every 90 days with the child's entire treatment team. - Easy access to North Homes Children and Family Services' full continuum of support. - Careful placement considerations determined by the individual needs of each child. - Access to respite care hours. - Frequent training regarding foster care specific topics. - Assistance with transportation to each child's various appointments and court hearings via foster parents or case managers.

Provided to families who have requested assistance with family struggles such as truancy, parent/child conflict, and/or child behavioral challenges. The first choice of intervention is to provide services that strengthen and empower the child's own family. However, situations occur in which "the best interests of the child" may indicate the need for out-of-home placement. When necessary, these are done in a least restrictive manner to help strengthen and preserve the family unit. Child Welfare assists the family with developing a case plan, assessing the family, and delivering services to maintain and/or reunify the family.

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

- Licenses and trains American Indian foster parents - Facilitates placement of American Indian children into Indian foster homes - Reunites the Indian family by providing resources to the family - Works with American Indian families and children through court systems

Provided to families who have requested assistance with family struggles such as truancy, parent/child conflict, and/or child behavioral challenges. The first choice of intervention is to provide services that strengthen and empower the child's own family. However, situations occur in which "the best interests of the child" may indicate the need for out-of-home placement. When necessary, these are done in a least restrictive manner to help strengthen and preserve the family unit. Child Welfare assists the family with developing a case plan, assessing the family, and delivering services to maintain and/or reunify the family.