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The Itaskin Center & Cottage 35-Day Assessment Program is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS). This assessment program serves residents between the ages of 10-17 years old. Upon completion of the 35-Day Assessment Program, a Comprehensive Assessment is provided to the youth’s guardian and/or treatment team. The Comprehensive Assessment aims to identify child and familial strengths, resiliencies, and opportunities for growth via a multifaceted approach, while also providing diagnoses, recommendations, and a prognosis for recovery. This multifaceted approach involves a behavioral assessment, comprehensive assessment, wellness/recreation assessment, academic assessment, health screening/physical examination. Additional assessments, as requested by individual teams, include a psychiatric assessment and/or chemical use assessment. Upon completion of the program, the assessment team will also recommend a level of care believed to most accurately represent the current needs of the youth and how best to be supported. Opportunities for individual therapy and improving coping skills are provided throughout the 35-day assessment period.

Community Safety and Security Services -Physical security training, threat analysis and information sharing, security presence and infrastructure, local relationships, national network, and grants Holocaust Education -International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Yom HaShoah, annual trip to U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, Leo Weiss Courage to Teach Award, and Power of Place European Educator Tour Israel Education and Engagement -Israel Study Tour for Minnesota Legislators and Community Leaders, working with government leaders to address important issues facing Israel, and understanding and addressing the Israel-Hamas war Education and Advocacy -Advocating for Jewish students, responding to antisemitic incidents, and government affairs program Educating on Judaism, Israel, Antisemitism, and the Holocaust -Over 500 presentations given in a year, total audience of over 20k, and 48 presentations given outside our region

After school youth center providing free meals to youth daily and including food and grocery assistance to families in need when necessary. The Center offers life preparedness programs like ABCs program, a culturally responsive workshop that prepares youth for adulthood by helping them develop financial literacy and healthy habits through hands-on workshops on budgeting, healthy living, and leadership skills. Works with Duluth Public Schools and Community School Collaborative to support students by ensuring that they are doing well in school and on track to graduate to their next grade level. Neighborhood Youth Services (NYS) programming focuses on healthy living, art awareness, cultural awareness and sensitivity, academic achievement, community awareness and service learning.

Offers educational sessions for businesses, organizations, and service providers related to diverse populations, cultural awareness, and building inclusion.

- Provides age and situation appropriate education and training covering an array of topics related to LGBTQ+ equity for community organizations, service providers, community groups, and community members. Can be provided in person or virtually. - Works with students, educators, youth service providers, advocates, pre-service teachers, educational leaders, community groups, and policymakers to support and create school environments that help humans to feel safe, respected, and valued.

• Programming is available for males and females. - Encouraged to attend school provided by ISD 318 as well as recreational activities. - Access to chemical health education and mental health services. - Consequence Based Programming - Flexible - Short or long term - Daily use of behavioral rating scales - Availability of urine analysis - Cognitive behavioral groups and individual work

Provides after-school and summer programs, offering Indigenous cultural, educational, and wellness activities for youth

Provides professional development training for educators, early childhood education providers, and human service workers. Helps participants improve cultural competencies and increases understanding about how to better serve children, families, and communities of African heritage. The purpose is to strengthen the connections between home, school, and community.

Professional Development Training Services:

- Professional development training workshops

- Networking and peer-learning opportunities

- Site-based consulting services

Offers diversity education programs such as:

- Connecting individuals and organizations to community resources and tools that embody inclusivity, diversity, and belonging

- Distributing educational materials to the community and local partners

- Local diversity and leadership trainings

- Student workshop called the Prejudice Reduction Workshop for grades K - 12

- Trainings and other workshops for local businesses

Provides cultural competency training to social service professionals, educators, parents, and community members. Staff also maintains a public resource library of information on Native American tribal and cultural issues, and develops individualized education curricula for service provider and academic audiences.

Provides advocacy and support for domestic violence victims who are deaf, deaf/blind, or hard of hearing. Also offers training to shelter staff, law enforcement personnel, and related service providers on deafness, deaf culture, and culturally competent practices.

Workshop helps businesses gain a competitive edge and succeed in a multi-racial world, while teaching the importance of understanding and respecting the differences of race and culture in the business world. In RAW, a business's commitment to diversity and inclusion is established upfront and affirmed throughout every step of the process.

- Diversity trainings to increase the understanding of Islam for non-Muslims and Muslims in the community, tailored to the needs of employers, schools, media professionals, public service agencies, and government - Free brief advice legal clinics are scheduled occasionally, providing discrimination assistance - Free pocket guides for employers, health care providers, educators, and law enforcement/correctional institutions

Information and education on Israel and international Jewish concerns including Soviet Jewry. Includes: - Community relations and educational resource center - Human relations education and curriculum - Speakers and films - Holocaust education

Certifications: QRTP (Qualified Residential Treatment Program)

The Itaskin Treatment Center & Cottage Residential Treatment programs provide trauma-informed care in a safe, therapeutic living environment for children diagnosed with a Serious Emotional Disability. The program is adaptive to meet the individual needs of each youth, based on their trauma and mental health screens at admission.

Program components include but are not limited to: family integration and support, daily therapeutic groups, cultural education and activities, on-site education, and health screenings and interventions.