The goals of the Family Development programs are to assist families in crisis situations, meet basic needs, and to strive towards and maintain self-sufficiency Services may include: Food programs - Food shelf vouchers Application assistance - Food support - Health insurance - Social security benefits Seasonal - School supply distribution - Winter clothing - Food baskets - Toys and holiday gifts to families in need Outreach and referrals to - Budgeting - Housing - Medical services - Parenting education - Transportation

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Families can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Families must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. Short-term, one-time grant assistance for persons in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, moving expense, necessary home repairs, or need for furniture or appliance replacement or repair.

- Family Connections: Families receive support for basic needs and then work toward short- and long-term goals for their finances, employment, education, housing, family life, and community connections. Services are individualized to meet families' goals. - Youth Connections Program: Youth ages 13-24 experiencing housing instability receive assistance through individual coaching and advocacy from Client Advocates. Offers Host Home Program that provides services for youth in unstable housing to be connected with a community member who opens their home to house a youth for up to one year. - Supportive Housing Program: Local faith communities and groups partner with The Connect Center to provide a one-year structured program for a family in jeopardy of losing their housing. Families work toward their goals with an expanded positive support network which includes a volunteer family mentor.

Short-term, work-focused program that provides recipients with support in moving to unsubsidized employment and increased economic stability. Families must work with Employment Services provider in order to remain eligible. Program is limited to a maximum of four consecutive months in a 12-month period. SNAP, child care assistance, and crisis fund/emergency assistance may be available.

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Families can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Families must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. Short-term, one-time grant assistance for persons in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, moving expense, necessary home repairs, or need for furniture or appliance replacement or repair.

Therapeutic in-home family-based services address the conditions of mental health issues, family functioning, childhood trauma, behavior problems, and other issues that impact individual well-being and family health. Services include: - Individual and family skills training - Individualized treatment plans and level of intensity/frequency of contact based on individual family needs and care plans - Professional Education - Supervised visitation - Therapy: Individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy

- Lab, Radiology, and specialized diagnostics - Provides 20 visiting specialists on-site on a regular basis - Seven family practice doctors and six physician assistants - Includes mental health professionals

-Housing is available for homeless families willing to work on goals related to self-sufficiency - Must participate in case management and supportive services - Clients may stay up to 24 months if compliant with rules, which include an active search for permanent and affordable housing - In Koochiching County contact Amy Mortenson at 218-283-9491 or 800-559-9491 - In Itasca County contact Rozanne Casey at 218-999-0830 or Gail Beckman at 218-999-0833

Adult Rehabilitation Mental Health Services (ARMHS): Community - based support for adults with mental illness. ARMHS practitioners assist and provide support in multiple areas: - Budgeting and shopping skills - Community resources utilization and integration skills - Cooking and nutrition skills - Crisis assistance - Employment-related skills - Health care directives - Healthy lifestyle skills and practices - Household management skills - Interpersonal communication skills - Medication education and monitoring - Mental illness symptom management skills - Relapse prevention skills - Transportation skills - Transition to community living services Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS):? Activities designated to promote skill development of both the child and the child's family in the use of age appropriate daily living skills, interpersonal and family relationships, and leisure and recreational services. Activities that assist the family to improve the family's understanding of normal child development and to use parenting skills that will help the child achieve the goals outlined by the family and service provider. Promotes family preservation and unification and promotes the family's integration with the community. In-Home Family Therapy:? Examples include resolving conflict, defining appropriate roles between family members, and establishing better communication

Minnesota's version of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Helps families work their way out of poverty by providing temporary cash and food benefits to eligible families. While MFIP has a 60-month time limit, there are some limited exceptions and extensions. Participants are required to follow certain work rules. Failure to meet these requirements will result in MFIP grants being sanctioned or reduced. In addition: - A woman expecting a baby may receive assistance for herself during her pregnancy - Child support will be pursued in those situations where one or both parents are absent - Children who are being cared for by certain relatives may receive assistance NOTE: MFIP recipients may be eligible for Child Care Assistance, Emergency Assistance, Medical Assistance, and/or Food Support.

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 ?

Family Fun Nights are planned by teachers and staff in order to have safe, fun, yet educational things that families can do together. There is no cost to participate. They are held 3 times per year. - For families with children age infant to 8 years of age. - There are food, games, activities, crafts, etc. - Held at Remer Elementary gymnasium. - Dinner is served.

Family Centers assist with the following for families only: - Free diapers and other basic needs when supplies are available Provides community referrals for families only: ??- Bridging: Provides referrals to Bridging; Neighborhood House does not assist financially with appointment or delivery costs; appointment fee of $75 and delivery fee of $200 - College Bound: Assists with enrolling children in CollegeBound, a program dedicated to connecting families and their children to early childhood resources as well as financial education and tools to be financially healthy. For this program, children must be born on or after January 1, 2020 - My Very Own Bed (MVOB): Provides referrals for My Very Own Bed program. MVOB offers new twin beds for children ages 2-17 moving into stable housing. Includes, new beds, set of sheets, blankets, pillow, mattress pad, stuffed animal, and a book with each referral. Neighborhood House does not cover the costs related to this program; $55 for the first bed and $25 for every bed after. - Parental Support Outreach Program (PSOP): Provides a voluntary service program in collaboration with Ramsey County that connects parents with extra resources to provide safety and security for their children. Families can be referred to a center through Ramsey County or self-referred, must meet program eligibility. Contact the Family Center for more information.

Involves families in educating their children and providing experiences that develop social skills, language, physical development, and concepts. Special services are offered to children with diagnosed disabilities and their families. Services include: - Educational opportunities ??- Family and community resources - Head Start classrooms or home-based services - Individualized educational curriculum - Medical, dental, and developmental screenings ???- Nutritional screening - Parent involvement

Provides family subsidized and market rate housing in Itasca County

Minnesota's version of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). Statewide MFIP helps families work their way out of poverty by providing temporary cash and food benefits to eligible families. Statewide MFIP has a 60 month time limit, there are some limited exceptions and extensions to the time limit. Participants are required to follow certain work rules. Failure to meet work rules will result in their MFIP grant being sanctioned, or reduced. In addition: - Child support will be pursued in those situations where one or both parents are absent. - A woman expecting a baby may receive assistance for herself during her pregnancy - Children who are being cared for by certain relatives may receive assistance

Pregnancy and parenting support programs including: - Car seat safety checks - Free confidential pregnancy test - Parenting with Purpose: Personalized parenting education appointments which include access to free baby clothes, diapers, furniture, baby food, toiletries, and more, assistance with finding and applying for resources, case management, emotional and spiritual support, and medical and community services referrals. - Peer advocacy - Provides pregnancy counseling for alternatives to abortion - Support groups ?Donations are accepted, click here to see a list of current needs.

Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) aim to help children: - Restore emotional, social, and behavioral skills that have been impacted by mental health disorders - Gain coping skills and self-management tools to manage symptoms and related stress - Develop abilities and skills that are typical for youth of the same age without mental health symptoms Specific services provided to a youth and their family are based on: - Family needs - Family culture - Availability - Model or type of services offered in the area CTSS services can be basic community-based therapy services, such as in a home or school. They can also be more structured and focused intensive site-based services, such as day treatment. For families with complex needs and multiple providers, services must be coordinated with other providers or agencies working together in order to provide comprehensive continuity of care. CTSS services may include: - Therapy: Individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy - Skills training: Individual, family, and group to learn social, coping, communication, and/or daily life skills - Crisis plan development: For the child and family - Children's day treatment: Using trauma-focused CBT and DBT-inspired programming - Behavior skills in-home program: One hour session to help children learn specific skills to reduce symptoms of their mental health diagnosis CTSS provides counseling for children and youth for 2 - 5 hours per week at the clinic, home, school, or community setting focusing on: - Depression - Substance abuse - Sexual issues - Trauma - Anxiety - Family/relationship issues - Adjusting to transitions - PTSD Services may be a combination of skills training, psychotherapy, and crisis assistance. If appropriate, children and teens may be referred to participate in psychotherapy groups as a part of treatment. Groups are comprehensive, trauma-informed, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-inspired for the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health disorders.

Winona Housing and Redevelopment Authority offers four public housing facilities in Winona. Belleview East Apartments are low-income townhomes (2 to 4 bedrooms) located on the corner of Sarnia and Mankato Avenue. Washer and dryer hookups, stove and refrigerator, air conditioner, activity room, and playground are all included at this facility. Maplewood Townhomes are low-income townhomes (2 to 4 bedrooms) located on Kraemer Drive. Washer and dryer hookups, stove and refrigerator, air conditioning, sports fields, picnic area, and playground are all included at this facility. In addition the Semcac Head Start program is on-site and the HRA offers KIDS FIRST, an after school tutoring and activity program. Schaffner Homes are low-income units (efficiency and one-bedroom units) located on West 6th Street. Washer and dryer, stove refrigerator, air conditioning, clothes lines, picnic tables, and an activity room are all included at this facility. Preference is given to veterans for rentals at this facility. Valley View Towers consists of subsidized rental units (efficiency, one, and two-bedroom apartments) for older adults and adult with disabilities. The building is located on east 4th Street. This site offers after-hours secured entry, grill/picnic area, bird feeders, bike racks, a multipurpose area and laundry facility. The facility also accepts dogs and has a dog walking station. Accessible units are available.

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Families must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. Short-term grant assistance for families in a financial crisis because of: - In situations of threat of eviction from a landlord/management or homelessness as a result of domestic abuse, rent and/or rental deposit assistance is provided. Mortgage payment assistance is not considered unless the family is in foreclosure or experiencing difficulty from an employment crisis. - In situations of utility (electricity, fuel oil, natural gas, propane, sewer, or water) shut-off and refusal of service for fuel, deposit and payment assistance is provided - Financial aid is provided directly to the vendor

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

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth - 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. Weekly classes are in three parts: Learning Together in the Children's Classroom, Purposeful Play for Children, and Connecting with Others While Children Learn. ECFE works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child. Services may include:? - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5 - 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

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth - 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. Preschool programs are available for half and full day students. ECFE works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child and their overall success in school. Services may include:? ?- Dad and child programs - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5 - 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

The goals of the Family Development programs are to assist families in crisis situations, meet basic needs, and to strive towards and maintain self-sufficiency Services may include: Food programs - Food shelf vouchers Application assistance - Food support - Health insurance - Social security benefits Seasonal - School supply distribution - Winter clothing - Food baskets - Toys and holiday gifts to families in need Outreach and referrals to - Budgeting - Housing - Medical services - Parenting education - Transportation

Provides family subsidized and market rate housing in Itasca County Seniors and disabled