- Classroom setting - Counseling for mental health and chemical use issues - Independent study night program - Work experience component

Youth Intervention and Prevention programs include: - Community Work Service program for juveniles under the age of 14 - Martin County Teen Court - Martin County Truancy Program - Shoplifting Intervention Program - "Thinking for a Change" Cognitive Skills Program - Tobacco Awareness Program

Scattered-site and site-based housing for families with children who are coming directly from a shelter. Housing services include: - Housing navigation assistance: Provides housing search assistance, contacts and recruits landlords, assists households with completing applications - Rent payment and move-in assistance: Provides financial assistance such as rent subsidy, security deposit, or application fees to move into permanent housing - Limited transportation - Case management and services: Provides services and supports, including services such as assessing barriers to housing stability, making referrals and connections to community resources, partnering for housing stability ??

The program is a voluntary, early intervention program that focuses on a family's strengths and needs through support systems. Once enrolled in the Parent Support Outreach Program, help is provided to at-risk families to avoid future incidents of child maltreatment and to enhance child and family well-being, including: - Comprehensive assessments, early intervention, in-home parenting education, outreach, and supportive and therapeutic services - Connect families with county and community-based services - Family circle meetings and support - Limited financial assistance for families to meet basic needs

Offers five unique day programs, night school, and a summer school program to address the needs of alternative learners in grades 9-12

Provides help to at-risk families to avoid future incidents of child maltreatment and to enhance child and family well-being, including: - Comprehensive assessments, early intervention, outreach, and supportive and therapeutic services - Connect families with county and community-based services - Limited financial assistance for families to meet basic needs

In partnership with Girls, Inc., YWCA offers a mentorship program delivered by trained professionals to help youth take risks, discover and grow their strengths, learn to value themselves, and create long-lasting mentorship in a pro-girl environment. Offers a research-based curriculum to help participants to: - Achieve academically - Discover an interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) - Lead healthy and physically active lives - Make positive connections to peers and adults, contribute to society, and believe in their ability to create the best possible future for themselves - Manage money - Navigate media messages Programs Offered: - Girls Inc. Eureka Program: A five-year cohort for youth interested in STEM fields. Partners with the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota to guide participants to explore career interests and dreams while supporting them through high school graduation and preparing them for their next steps. - Girls RAP Program (Resolution and Prevention) Program: An intervention program that works with 12-18 years old girl-identifying youth using an empowerment framework. Community RAP works with youth who are involved or at-risk for involvement with the juvenile justice and adjacent systems. School-based RAP works with youth who may be experiencing challenges with or within the school environment. - Out-of-School Time Program: Available to girls and gender-expansive youth in grades 4-8 in the Minneapolis Public Schools and at YWCA Minneapolis. The program focuses on economic literacy, leadership, community engagement, and healthy decision making.

Provides FHPAP application assistance only for eligible individuals and families in Hennepin County seeking rent assistance. FHPAP does not provide direct financial assistance. Hennepin County is responsible for determining eligibility and distributing rent assistance funds.

The program is a voluntary, early intervention program that focuses on a family's strengths and needs through support systems. Once enrolled in the Parent Support Outreach Program, help is provided to at-risk families to avoid future incidents of child maltreatment and to enhance child and family well-being, including: - Comprehensive assessments, early intervention, in-home parenting education, outreach, and supportive and therapeutic services - Connect families with county and community-based services - Family circle meetings and support - Limited financial assistance for families to meet basic needs

Educational seminars for offenders and family Three session classes for property offenders, shoplifters, and vandalism offered quarterly; attendance may allow for diversion out of criminal justice system; parent or guardian required to attend all three sessions. Diversion contract discussed with client and family for first time offenses to allow for diversion out of criminal justice system.

Provides long-term group home residential placement and temporary shelter for youth. Youth participate in individual and family therapy as well as group skills. Youth placed in temporary shelter are provided basic needs services with an immediate needs assessment completed at intake. Services available include: - After care support available after placement - Discharge planning with family/guardian, - Licensed clinical therapist on staff - Individual weekly goals, needs assessments, and treatment plan - Registered nurse on staff - Weekly group educational skills

Offers services to out-of-school and at risk youth. Provides high school dropout recovery, and attainment of recognized postsecondary credentials. These services include: ?- Career counseling ????- English as a Second Language classes - GED - Goal setting - Help with resumes, applications, and interviews - High school diploma - Job and life skills - Job placement - Paid work experience - Post high school education assistance - Reading and math skills - Referrals to other agencies - Tests to find interests and skills

Provides help to at-risk families to avoid future incidents of child maltreatment and to enhance child and family well-being, including: - Comprehensive assessments, early intervention, outreach, and supportive and therapeutic services - Connect families with county and community-based services - Limited financial assistance for families to meet basic needs

The program is a voluntary, early intervention program that focuses on a family's strengths and needs through support systems. Once enrolled in the Parent Support Outreach Program, help is provided to at-risk families to avoid future incidents of child maltreatment and to enhance child and family well-being, including: - Comprehensive assessments, early intervention, in-home parenting education, outreach, and supportive and therapeutic services - Connect families with county and community-based services - Family circle meetings and support - Limited financial assistance for families to meet basic needs

?Residential care facility providing educational services and a variety of other services. Annandale Residence Work toward the goal of returning the girls age 12 to 18 years old to their homes or other homes that are in the best interest of the adolescent. Village Ranch will help adolescents who are struggling with a range of mental health and behavior issues: - Oppositional Defiant and Conduct Disorder - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Depression and Anxiety - Bipolar and Mood Disorders - Mild Chemical Dependency Residence is also offered to females needing Protective Services (CHIPS). Residential Care includes: - On-site individual, group, and family therapy to address specific behaviors - Programming which includes social skills and anger management - Trauma-Informed Care - Evidence-Based Practices - Cognitive Behavioral Groups - "Voices" Curriculum - Peer accountability groups - Opportunity to complete court-ordered community service - On-site Sholund School for Girls - Religion education (optional) - Chemical dependency outpatient treatment through a contracted agency Cokato Residence Work toward the goal of returning boys age 12 - 18 years old to their homes and helping adolescents who are struggling with a range of mental health and behavior issues: - Oppositional defiant and conduct disorder - Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - Depression and anxiety - Bipolar and mood disorders - Mild chemical dependency Residence is also offered to children needing protective services (CHIPS). Residential care includes: - On-site individual, group, and family therapy to address specific behaviors - Programming that includes social skills and anger management - Peer accountability groups - Opportunity to complete court-ordered community service - The option to attend a local school - Religion education (optional) - Chemical dependency counseling Hutchinson Residence Focus on building the independent living skills of teenage boys, ages 15 to 19 years old so they may successfully return to the community. These residents enter our program voluntarily, through a court order, or through the Child in Need of Protective Services (CHIPS) program. While in residence, they benefit from a multi-disciplinary team to give them support, structure, and therapy to limit the risk of detrimental behavior. Residential care includes: - Individual, group, and family therapy - Life skills coaching, including money management, meals and nutrition, personal appearance and hygiene, health, housekeeping, education, job seeking, birth control, parenting and more - A requirement to attend the local public school (for those who have not graduated from high school or do not have a GED) - The option to receive a post-secondary education (for those with a high school diploma or GED) - Ongoing employment skills and learning Rochester Residence Focuses on building the independent living skills of teenage boys, age 15 to 19 years old, so they may successfully return to the community. Residents enter the program voluntarily, through court order, or through the Child in Need of Protective Services (CHIPS) program. While in residence, they benefit from a multi-disciplinary team to give them support, structure, and therapy to limit the risk of detrimental behavior. Residential care includes: - Individual, group, and family therapy - Life skills coaching, including money management, meals and nutrition, personal appearance and hygiene, health, housekeeping, education, job seeking, birth control, parenting, and more - Requirement to attend the local public school (for those who have not graduated from high school or do not have a GED) - The option to receive a post-secondary education (for those with a high school diploma or GED) - Ongoing employment skills and learning

Provides: - In-home Aftercare Counseling - In-home Rule 25 Assessments - Child Care - Transportation (Meetings, Work, Court, Appointments) - Referrals - Housing Assistance - Moving Expenses (Storage, Truck Rental) - Baby and Child Care Supplies - Personal Need & Basic Home Supplies - Funds to Prevent Disconnection (Phones, etc.) - Regular Meetings With All Service Providers - Budgeting Classes - Funds for Family Therapy Sessions - Recreational Activities & YMCA Family Membership Weekly Groups - Talking Circle - Spirituality - Women's Support Group - Relapse Prevention Therapy - Grief & Loss, MI/CD - Empowerment Education Outreach in Community - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Effects - Diagnostic Services Advocacy - Court - Child Protection - Community Service - Domestic Abuse - Sexual Abuse

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.

Families with children from ages birth - kindergarten who are having social, emotional or behavioral difficulties and/or are experiencing environmental stressors. The program is designed to strengthen parent-child relationships while supporting children's functioning in social and emotional development Behavioral Services include: - A therapeutic preschool classroom for children - Intensive combination of in-home family therapy - Periodic parent groups

The Futures Education Program provides individual support for at-risk students who are: Completing their high school education or GED: - Via an online GED course and GED fee payment assistance - Help with enrolling or transferring schools, including paperwork - Individualized tutoring with an Education Case Manager Entering college: - Applying for financial aid - College applications - Ongoing support, tutoring, and educational advice - Setting up meetings with advisers, college tours - Obtaining school supplies On-site licensed teachers at Life House provide: - Academic skills assessments - Tutoring - Support to ensure at-risk students are successful in their educational pursuits

Job-seekers are encouraged to meet with an employment specialist who will assist in building an effective resume. Northstar Computer Training: builds basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and online. Individuals who pass will be given a Northstar Digital Literacy Certificate. Culinary Arts Training: is a 10-week training program which teaches technical kitchen operating and management skills required to achieve the industry "ServSafe" credential.

Voluntary early intervention program which helps address child abuse and neglect. The Social Worker connects families to community services, resources, and support groups, helping them overcome challenges that increase the risk of abuse or neglect.

Accredited by NAEYC, provides full-day multicultural, therapeutic education and care services at two Minneapolis locations that prepare children for kindergarten success and beyond. Offers developmental screenings on-site and provides speech, language, occupational, physical, music, and play therapy to enhance learning potential. Helps kids reach their goals and provides home visits to assist parents in resolving issues and supporting their child's success in school. Staff also provides coaching and tutoring for older children and teens. North Minneapolis Preschool: Full-day, year-round therapeutic education and care from infants, age 6 weeks and older through kindergarten-ready. Four Directions: Full-day, year-round therapeutic education and care for children 16 months - 12 years old, including access to Ojibwe and Dakota language immersion classrooms.

An effort to prevent out-of-home placements and reunify families where placement may have occurred. Services are provided by staff family counselors and life skills counselors The following services are available to agency clients: - Parenting education - S.T.E.P. program - S.T.E.P. Teen program - Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports - Child care/child development information - Household/time management skills - Sanitation/hygiene information - Financial/budgeting skills - Crisis/stress management - Social support/assisting clients in developing social networking skills - Self-esteem building - Community resources - Dealing with issues of separation and loss Referrals are made through County Human Services or County Probation Departments - Under the direction of the case manager, the family service providers will meet with clients in their homes as frequently as needed to accomplish the goals listed in the contract for services. The contract goals are established by the family counselor or the social worker, the family and the family service providers. The average length of family service provider involvement will be six months, with exceptions reviewed on a case by case basis

PACT for Families school social workers/counselors work to cover the school year plus additional time for student and family contact at the start and end of the year. Some staff help with targeted services or special programming into June; others work with a "jumpstart" program in late summer to help kids get re-engaged with school. During the school year, staff provide a critical link between school and students and their families. They are involved with special education programming and provide a combination of classroom presentations, small group sessions, and individual meetings with students.

Access point for Coordinated Entry housing programs Individual life strategies: - Support education and case management for youth age 15 - 18 who are at risk of not graduating high school Independent Living Skills: - Provides youth ages 16 -21 years old information and case management during the transition from high school to college Big City Mountaineers: ? - Outdoor recreational trips for youth ages 13 - 18 years old - Program intent is to help gain self-esteem, self-sufficiency, and independent living skills through day trips in canoeing and other outdoor activities