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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

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.

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

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

• 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

Provides early educational screening for children

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.

Families are needed to open their homes to school age children needing a temporary place to live. Placements vary in length. Foster providers become part of the agency team that works closely to meet the child's needs and with the child's parents toward the goal of reuniting the family or finding permanency for the child.

• Provides services to children from birth to 7 years who have a substantial delay or disorder in development or have an identifiable sensory, physical, mental or social/emotional condition or impairment known to hinder normal development and need special education.

• Variety of services are available through center based classes and home visits

Northland Area Preschool is a district wide effort to offer preschool to all children in the Northland Community School District - A preschool program for children ages 3 to 5 years old. Our goal is to provide learning opportunities within a rich, caring and respectful environment to better prepare each child for kindergarten. The preschools work within an Early Childhood Collaborative consisting of the Family Center, Bi-Cap Head Start, Northland Community Schools, Cass County Public Health, Leech Lake Head Start and the Blandin Foundation.

Provides early childhood family education for the following school districts of Onamia Public School, Pierz Public School, Royalton Public Schools, Swanville Public Schools, and Upsala Public School. 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 age 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

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.

• 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

School readiness program where parents are supported and children are engaged in activities that include:

• Advocacy, resource information, and referrals

• Bilingual staff and interpreters

• Book lending library

• Educational, age-appropriate activities and books

• Family involvement opportunities

• Home visits

• Inclusion of children with disabilities

• Nutritious meals and snacks

• Parenting and child development education

• Vision, hearing, height, weight, and developmental screenings

• Provides toys for children in need

• Provides services to families and children
• Foster Care
• Adoptions

Program aims to reduce risk factors and increases protective factors for children and youth by:

• Connecting children with positive adults (Kin caregivers)

• Educating and providing resources to relatives to navigate the complex system

• Increase formal and informal placement with relatives and paternal family

• Provide culturally specific training, such as 24/7 Dad's AM/PM curriculum, etc.

• Provide equitable case management services

Services including:

• Education: Helps educate and empower families to better navigate the complexities of the system. Provides resources that focus on navigating the court system and becoming a better parent, with an emphasis on fathers/father figures.

• Family Mentorship: Program replaces traditional case management by recognizing the oppression built into "managing family affairs". Mentors work with alongside families to educate, provide resources (i.e. swag bags, resource guides), and nurture familial bonds for improving the well-being of children and families. This service is currently offered in Saint Louis County.

• National Relative Search: Offers a relative search service to GKC families actively working with. This allows the family mentor to identify possible relatives across state lines to determine possible placement options and nurture familial connections.

• Support Groups: Provides a peer-to-peer support, for fathers and male care givers in south Saint Louis County

Staff are trained in working with most emotional and psychological problems. Some examples include: behavioral, developmental, and learning problems of children; reactions to stress or grief; problems with depression or Bipolar Disorder; anxiety disorders, including panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive thoughts and behaviors, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; psychosis, including Schizophrenia; Personality Disorders, including Borderline, Antisocial, Obsessive-Compulsive, and others. Northland's therapists strive to keep their skills current and to gain training and experience in new approaches, as research demonstrates that they are effective, including DBT.

Case management services for children and adults living with developmental disabilities, providing education, vocational, and public health services, are provided to provide community support, including:

• Counseling, referrals, and out-of-home placement

• Day training and habilitation

• Group home admission

• Guardianship

• Information and referral services

• Respite care

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• Support and information for parenting skills

• Parents and children can attend activities together

• Parent discussions

• Certified teachers