Helps older adolescents who "age out" of out-of-home placement prepare for the transition to independent living. Group meets twice a month during the school year and weekly in the summer. Program provides: - Budgeting assistance and education - Career exploration and vocational assessment - College application fees - Driver's training - Employment skills training - Financial assistance for damage and utility deposits, or rent on apartments or dormitory rooms (only for youth who "age out" of placement at age 18 or older) - Group and individual life skills training - Household supplies for a first apartment - Retreats and wilderness trips

Coordinates victim-centered resources and services for sexually exploited youth (SEY) and serves as a central resource for community members, business providers, and law enforcement. - Case management - Creates a system of coordinated care and assists with protocol development - Provides training and technical assistance

- Internet access with a variety of databases and educational resources available - Special Teenspace with books, magazines, graphic novels, videos and books on CD available for loan - Special programming for Teen Tech Week, National Poetry Month and other specific times of the year - Teen Summer Reading Program - See website for calendar of events

Offers comprehensive psychiatric care for children and adolescents, including services such as psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and individual, family, and group therapy. Specialty programs address a range of conditions, including anxiety disorders, ADHD, early-stage mood disorders, youth psychosis, and neuropsychological assessments. The division operates within the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain, emphasizing evidence-based, interdisciplinary care for youth and families.

Offers a full range of coordinated mental health services to promote the well-being and functioning of individuals and families on the Fond Du Lac reservation. Members of a different federally recognized tribe may also receive services based on program eligibility. Services provided are: - Adult rehabilitative mental health services (ARMHS) - Counseling for mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health. Therapeutic interventions with individuals, family, and couples counseling when appropriate. - Mental health case management for children and adults - Mobile crisis response during the day - Psychological evaluation - Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, brain spotting, and EMDR therapy NOTE: After hours mental health crisis response are provided through Birch Tree

- Youth development and youth service opportunities - Youth programs for preschoolers through high school - School age child care

The U-Go Free Summer Youth Pass allows children to have unlimited rides on the Metro Bus Fixed Route System from June 1 - August 31 (for the year it is issued). - Passes are generally available starting mid-May each year - An optional bus riding skills class is offered through the Metro Bus Mobility Training Center - Summer youth groups may obtain quantities of passes for summer activities and transportation

Offers comprehensive neuropsychological, general psychological, and psychoeducational testing from young age children to adults for the following issues: - Attention - Autism - Complex trauma - Disordered attachment - Fetal alcohol effects - Learning disorders - Mood disorders - Personality disorders Psychological Testing service only available to internal clients upon the provider's recommendation

Provides in-home mental health services to children diagnosed with mental illness and their families. Uses a systems approach as the participation of family in the process will produce the greatest chance of success. Staff meet with the child and/or family at least twice a week for extended hours.

Intensive home-based services to children and families when children have: - Risk of out of home placement - Significant emotional/behavioral disturbance - The need for more restrictive services

One-to-one live homework help from online tutors: - Foreign language center - Help with in-depth questions - Live skills building - Practice test center - Writing lab

Is dedicated to developing lifelong learning opportunities while utilizing community resources and coordinating with local agencies to meet the ever changing needs of adults and children in the area. Providing: - Adult enrichment: Lap swim, puzzle race, social club classes, and virtual workshops - Summer recreation: Baseball, softball, rookie ball, and t-ball - Youth activities: Babysitting clinic, cookie decorating, culinary crafts, firearm safety, grand rapids academic summer programs, minecraft, painting, tumbling, and fishing contest - Youth athletics: Basketball, dance, soccer, swim and dive camp, track, volleyball, and wrestling

Nature and interpretive center - 11 miles of trails - 2 wheelchairs available - 2 tour vehicles available by appointment - Kayak and canoe rental - Snowshoe and cross country ski rental - Environmental programs and summer youth adventure classes

Early Childhood Family 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 healthy child development. 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 - Single parent program - Special events for the entire family - Workshops on specific topics

Provides comprehensive public health services for residents of Bloomington, Richfield, and Edina. Includes: Breastfeeding Information and Support: - Public Health Nurses, WIC Lactation Consultants and Peer Breastfeeding Counselors are available to answer questions or concerns regarding breastfeeding. WIC participants should contact (952)563-8993; Non-WIC participants should contact (952)563-8900; or email Help Me Grow South Hennepin: - Interagency review team - Early intervention for children ages birth to 5 - Testing available for developmental delays in speech/language, motor, cognitive or social/behavior problems Follow Along: - Child development and tracking program for children up to age 3 Health Screenings: - Blood pressure screenings, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday at the Public Health Center; also offered at Creekside Community Center, Edina Senior Center and Richfield Community Center - Hearing screenings offered at Creekside Community Center (952)563-4944 and Edina Senior Center (952)833-9570; call for specific dates and times - Tuberculin Skin Test (TB testing) offered at the Public Health Center, 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Cost is $35. Immunizations and Flu Shots: Offers immunizations to individuals who are uninsured or underinsured through the MN Vaccines for Children (MNVFC) and the Uninsured and Underinsured Adult Vaccines (UUAV) programs. Immunization clinics are offered the first and third Tuesday of the month, 3 pm - 5:30 pm. No appointment necessary. A $20 donation requested per vaccination, however, no one will be turned away. Public Health Nurse services: - Home visits for prenatal, postpartum and parenting - Services for adolescents, pregnant teens, and teen parents; education, nursing services, and health counseling provided in the home and at community sites - Education, counseling, and support for pregnant mothers, new parents, and families - Resource for health care questions, food concerns, child growth, development, and safe living conditions WIC Supplemental Nutrition Program: - For infants and children to age 5 and pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women - Nutrition education/food voucher program Senior Health: - Home-based senior services; public health nurses provide home visits at no cost - Assistance finding resources - Community-based senior services; Talk With the Nurse provides group health topics, blood pressure check, and one-to-one help for health questions - Home safety assessments

Literacy program providing children with a free new book every month in the mail until the age of five.

Medical clinic services: - Bike Share Program - Birthing Services - Cardiology - Chronic Pain Program - Clinics - Sleepy Eye and Morgan - Counseling Services - Diabetes and Nutrition Services - Emergency Services - Health Care Home - Hospice - Imaging Services - Laboratory Services - Lung Cancer Screening (CT) - Mammography - MRI - Nuclear Medicine - Nutrition Counseling - Occupational Therapy - Orthopedics - Outpatient Therapy - Physical Therapy - Podiatry - Rehabilitative Services - Respiratory Therapy - Sleep Studies - Speech Therapy - Support Groups - Surgical Services - Swing Bed Services - Transitional Care Services - Ultrasound - UrologyX-ray

- Provides education for children who are 1/4 or more Native American - Serves Kindergarten - 12th Grades

One-to-one live homework help from online tutors: - Foreign language center - Help with in-depth questions - Live skills building - Practice test center - Writing lab

Provides an early learning scholarship to families with children ages 3 - 5 years to improve access to quality child care and improve school readiness. Families with children ages birth - 2 years old are eligible if identified as a priority population. Scholarships provide financial assistance to eligible families to help pay for quality child care and early education programs participating in Parent Aware.

Child protection services help protect children from physical abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse and help families get the services they need to change their behaviors.

Provides mental health services for children such as: - Develop a comprehensive care plan, create a supportive team, and case management - Mental health assessment and intake - Referral to community resources, respite care, and other supports NOTE: Crisis services are provided by Canvas Health

Head Start is a comprehensive preschool program focusing on child development and serving 3 and 4 year old children and their families. Services include health, nutrition, education, parent involvement, social services, mental health, disabilities and school readiness. Early Head Start is a home visiting program for pregnant women and children ages birth - 3. Consists of weekly, 90-minute home visits focusing on connection to resources, parenting, early intervention, and preparation for Head Start or other preschool program.

Periodic health checkups for children ages birth - 20 who are enrolled in Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare Assistance in finding medical/dental providers, interpreters, and transportation for those same families - Medical - Dental referral, phone follow-up

Scouting uses camping as an important method to guide positive youth development. The council offers year-round camping at these facilities: - Base Camp, Fort Snelling, MN, (612)261-2301 - Kiwanis Scout Camp, Marine on St. Croix, MN, (763)231-7203 - Many Point Scout Camp, Ponsford, MN, (651)254-9158 - Phillippo Scout Reservation, Cannon Falls, MN, (763)231-7203 - Rum River Scout Camp, Anoka, MN, (763)231-7203 - Stearns Scout Camp, South Haven, MN, (763)231-7203 Programs are also available for non-Scout groups