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An activity-based mentoring program that matches at-promise youth with volunteer adult mentors who participate together in goal-centered, one-on-one relationships.

• Youth are matched with their mentors for one year and meet weekly for 2 - 4 hours. Throughout the one-year program, the mentors and youth develop goals (one physical activity, and one academic), have new experiences, and attend a variety of events with other mentors and mentees of the program.

• Youth and their mentors attend agency events based on four programming pillars: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Emotional Development, and Community Connectivity.

• Youth and their families receive case management/support, and referrals for services. Mentors also have a network of support throughout their year of volunteering.

Children's Developmental Disabilities Service Coordinator may be able to assist with:

• Connecting with financial and/or medical resources

• Finding respite care in or out of home

• Identifying if a child has developmental delays or meet related conditions criteria

• Looking at other family needs involved when caring for a child with developmental delays

• Obtaining in-home medical or therapy services

• Obtaining physical adaptations or equipment for a child

• Planning services in cooperation with schools, public health and other community resources

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

Description ADDITIONAL PHONE NUMBERS: DISTRICT 316 - Greenway - DaNae Rutherford (218)245-2622 DISTRICT 318 - Grand Rapids - Kasie Maeder (218)327-5727 x45708 Bigfork - Sue Meyers (218)743-3444 DISTRICT 317 - Deer River - Pat Rendle (218)246-2420 DISTRICT 319 - Nashwauk/Keewatin - Kasie Maeder (218)327-5727 x45708 DISTRICT 2 - Hill City - (218)697-2394 DISTRICT 118 - Northland Community (Remer) - Lin Benson (218)566-2351 DISTRICT 698 - Floodwood - Dr. Rae Villebrun (218)476-2285 ext. 70102 ?- Schools are now mandated by law to have a sexual harassment policy, and most have a sexual harassment reporting form. - After receiving a report, they must notify the District Human Rights Officer with 24 hours. - An investigation is begun by School Officials or a 3rd party. - If the complaint is found to be valid, the school must take action and show a written action plan to the victim. - For legal action to be taken, all Administrative actions must have been exhausted. - This includes having the victim confront the harasser. - Charges must be filed with the Human Rights Commission within 1 ear of the last incident of harassment or with the EEOC within 300 days of the last incident of harassment. - Steps to take in handling a sexual harassment case in the schools are: - Confront the harasser and tell him/her to stop - Document every incident, noting time, place, what happened, witnesses, etc. - Report to the Principal, Counselor, Teacher, Interventionist or Human Rights Officer - Take legal action.

Provides support for homeless and street youth seeking help in:

• Preparing for employment (resume building)
• Increasing their earned income
• Participating in long-term career planning

The program offers:

• Individualized job placement and support
• On-site paid work readiness (Legitimate Hustle Program) teaching entrepreneurship and business skills

Social support group for LGBTQ+ and allied young people Program offers:

• Advocacy for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals
• Educational presentations in the community
• Information and referrals
• One-on-one support
• Weekly youth support group meetings in Duluth

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.

HIV Education and Support Services for Youth:

• Case Management: Offers support and referrals to community resources for HIV+ youth ages 13 - 30 and their families

• Free HIV testing for all ages

• Group Education and Consultation: Provides education and training to professionals, community members, and schools about AIDS and HIV-related health issues in individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ youth

• HIV prevention, sexual health education and counseling for young men and women ages 13 - 30 and high-risk people of any age who report having sexual and needle-sharing partners between the ages of 13 - 30

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.

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, 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

• Dad and child programs

• Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5

• ECFE Parent Advisory Council

• Home visits

• Information on community resources

• Parent discussion groups

• Parent-child activities

• Play and learn activities for children

• Programs for non-English language learners

• School readiness program for children ages 3 1/2 - 4

• Single parent program

• Special events for the entire family

• Workshops on specific topics

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• Free vitamin program for kids

• Eligible child applicants will receive a free 30-day supply of chewable multivitamins for one year

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

This is an individualized program for the at-risk student who is self-motivated to complete high school graduation requirements. Success in this program is dependent upon attending on a regular basis, completing assignments and maintaining a steady rate of progress. Students meet once or twice a week (in groups of up to five) with their teacher(s) and then complete assignments on their own time

• Emotional support

• Information and referral to appropriate resources for families of missing children

• Information on prevention

• Public education

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.

• 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

• Substitute care when it serves the best interest of the child

• May be court ordered or voluntary

"The Crisis Response staff can travel to any site convenient to you to assist the child/family who is in crisis. This could be a hospital, county agency, school or you home. This services available to anyone who has questions/concerns about a youth including, but not limited to the following:

• Youth who is not obeying rules at home
• Youth who is out of control
• Youth who has made threats to hurt himself/herself
• Youth who has made threats to hurt someone else
• Youth who have peer issues
• Youth who are having trouble at school
• Parents worried about changes in their youth's behavior

• 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

Provides special education services to children birth to 21 years

Ground Floor Youth Center is a drop-in youth center that offers a safe, positive environment for all area youth grades 7th - 12th. The venue includes: band nights, dances, billiards, ping pong, foosball, guitar hero, Wii games, video and music Kids spend hours talking to staff about serious issues in their lives and for many, the youth center becomes a second home to teens needing support and guidance. The staff is readily available to kids who want someone to talk to

Provides various health and wellness programs to the community, such as:

• Diabetes Awareness Campaign: In partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health, CLUES provides education and information on prediabetes, type 1-2 diabetes prevention, and diabetes management to empower people to improve their health.

• Es My Time Tobacco Cessation Support and Resources: Offers one-on-one resource navigation for tobacco users, tobacco cessation education groups, and supports Latino-serving agencies and networks

• Mayores Majores Dementia Program: Helps the Latino community and their families learn more about Dementia through support groups, group activities, social connections, and education workshops

• Sexual Health Education: Provides comprehensive sex and sexuality education workshops for parents and teenagers focused on values, consent, and communication. Offers parent workshops conducted in Spanish on how to talk about sex education, sexuality, and sexual health. Also, provides youth workshops in English and Spanish about sex education and sexuality tailored to the learning needs of the students.

Services provided by Promotores de Salud (Community Health Workers).

Provides early educational screening for children

Offers services for adolescents with alcohol or other drug problems including:

• Chemical dependency evaluations to assess chemical use

• Psychological functioning, peer relationships, school performance and family functioning

• Inpatient adolescent treatment

• Outpatient adolescent treatment

• Individual interventionl program, which helps young people and families with chemical abuse problems learn about behavior management, progression of chemical use and related consequences, limit setting, communication and conflict resolution skills. Staff:

• Colleen MacKay LADC, Director of Services

• Dr. Don Farnsworth PHD, Clinical Psychologist

• Kelly Owens LADC, Adolescent Counselor

• Dawn Jolicoeur LADC, Adolescent Inpatient Counselor

• Debbie Kilpela LPN, Client Care Coordinator

• Brandon Torgerson LADC, P.T. Adolescent Counselor

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.