Provides general health and related information about specialized services to families of children with or at risk for chronic illnesses and disabilities. Assists in connecting children with special health needs and their families to resources. Information and Resources for Families: A listing of resources that may help families, providers, and others working with children with special health needs or disabilities. Listings can be found online.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Mental Health services provide culturally and linguistically affirming counseling and therapy for children and youth who experience hearing loss, and for their families. Services are also provided to children of deaf adults (CODA). Services may also be provided via telehealth. Services may include: - Consultation to schools and teachers - Diagnostic assessment - Individual, group and family therapy - Individual, group and family skill building - Psychiatric evaluation and medication management - Psychological assessment

Offers culturally and language-specific mental health services for deaf, deaf/blind, and hard-of-hearing children ages birth to 22 years who experience difficulty due to emotional or behavioral problems and their families. Services may take place in a clinic, school, or home setting. Services include: - Consultation with schools and teachers - Diagnostic assessment - Individual, group, and family skill-building - Individual, group, and family therapy - Psychiatric evaluation and psychological assessment

- Free car seat education; car seats available to those who qualify - Child care consultation services with contracted child care centers - Education related to injury prevention including home safety - Family home visits to provide antepartum, postpartum, breast feeding, family planning, infant care, child growth, and development assessments, education, promotion of parenting - Follow Along Program to provide information regarding growth, development, and screen for need for referral to other services, including medical and early childhood special education - Provide services to children with special needs, including waiver case management, personal care attendant assessment - Support to schools including assistance with early childhood screenings

- In Itasca County, the schools, Social Services, and Mental Health professionals want to work with families whose children are experiencing behavioral and emotional problems which are interfering with development and progress - The Children's Mental Health Service offers assistance through the school systems and will help in accessing care through other providers - Parents seeking assistance in coping with the mental health problems of their children can access information through their schools,Special Ed services and Itasca County Human Services - Play intervention services and art therapy services are provided - Adolescent sex offender treatment is provided based on court orders

Offers individualized supports for people with disabilities and their families, both in and outside the home. Services are person-centered and designed to empower individuals while providing meaningful support to families. Services include: - Consulting Services: Designated Coordinator and Designated Manager consulting for family foster care and small providers, ensuring compliance with MN Statute 245D. ?- In-Home Support Services (IHS): 1:1 skill-building, teaching, and training in the home, including community outings and activities. - Respite Care: Temporary in-home or out-of-home relief for families and caregivers, ranging from a few hours to extended stays. - Skill Development Activities: Support in areas such as cooking, fitness, health, hygiene, medication management, money handling, relationship building, safety, and social participation.

Provides therapy and counseling services for individuals age birth - 21 and their families and caregivers that have disorders that affect social, learning, and behavior including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for autism spectrum disorder and related disabilities. Offers tailored services to each individual and can include expressive and receptive communication skill building, social behavior skills, activities of daily living, educational skills, and vocational skills.

Provides general health and related information about specialized services to families of children with or at risk for chronic illnesses and disabilities. Assists in connecting children with special health needs and their families to resources. Information and Resources for Families: A listing of resources that may help families, providers, and others working with children with special health needs or disabilities. Listings can be found online.

A state and federally funded program for expectant mothers and children ages birth - 5 years old. The program offers comprehensive services to enrolled children and families, giving priority to limited-income families and children with special needs. Head Start programs offer a nurturing environment that supports the healthy growth and development of each child in the context of family, culture, and community.

- Reach is a day treatment program provided to children who have serious emotional and/or behavioral problems creating problems for them in multiple settings - During the school year, day treatment is done at school in resource areas - In the summer, the program is in Grand Rapids for eight weeks, three days a week, and children are transported here by NKG Bus Transportation. You can call 218-245-2786 or 218-327-4886 to set up transportation - Inquiries need to be processed through Itasca County Human Services - Questions are referred through intake/screening at Itasca County Health and Human Services 218-327-2941

Provides general health and related information about specialized services to families of children with or at risk for chronic illnesses and disabilities. Assists in connecting children with special health needs and their families to resources. Information and Resources for Families: A listing of resources that may help families, providers, and others working with children with special health needs or disabilities. Listings can be found online.