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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 Christian support and encouragement for single moms - Speakers - Bible study - Children's programs provided on site during the same time period - Nursery through Junior high - Senior high group

Provides low income housing for seniors, handicapped and income eligible families: 30 Units elderly apartments (handicapped and single) 12 Family houses (2,3, and 4 bedroom) Security System Allows Pets Laundry Facilities Elevator

Helps ensure the health of pregnant, and postpartum women, infants, and special needs children. Information and assistance are provided through public health clinics or home visits such as:

• After-home care and resources to assist new mothers such as exercise programs, health needs, parenting education, newborn care, nutritional needs, and infant growth and development

• Car seat program providing education and distribution of car seats for children birth to 8 years

• Child immunizations, physical development screening, and well-baby checks at public health clinics

• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effect including home visits

• Guidelines for parents to provide safe care and a healthy environment for their child

• Identification of problems and early intervention activities in conjunction with families and schools to assist families with special needs children

• Nutritional assessment and counseling/education

• Prenatal health needs include nutrition, weight gain, exercise, and substance use

• Preparation of labor and delivery

• Prevention of child maltreatment

• Special care for high risk pregnant women

• Supportive community resources

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

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. 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

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 convertible, combination and booster seats to low income families

• 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.

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 strengthens families through the education and support of all parents to provide the best possible environment for the healthy growth and development of their children. The programs bring parents together to share the joys and challenges of parenthood and develop confidence in the child's abilities. 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-child classes explore learning through activities, art, free play, songs, and stories

• Parent discussion groups on ideas and challenges of being a parent

• Play and learn activities for children

• School readiness program for children age 3 - 5

• Special events for the entire family

• Workshops on specific parenting topics

• Provides support, training, and social capital building opportunities for people struggling with poverty related issues.

• Volunteer opportunities available for community members who have a passion to alleviate poverty through: 1. Participation in direct relationships with the poor 2. Public and private advocacy for improved conditions for the poor.

• Seeking donations of time, services, foods, vehicles and money.

Provides parenting education for Minnesota families with pre-school age children. 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. Current classes and events vary. Call for information. Services may include:

• Book and toy lending library

• Dad and child programs

• Drop-in play sessions

• Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5

• Home visits and family support for the child's emotional well-being, and answer developmental questions

• Information on community resources

• Parent-child activities

• Parent discussion groups and parent resources

• 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

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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• 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.

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 and health education including child-rearing in early infancy, child development, parenting, family health, and environmental safety. Programs include:

• Child Passenger Safety Program: One-hour class for parents on use of their child safety seat including information on the correct seat for the child, safely securing the child in the seat, and correct installation of the seat in the vehicle. Car seats are available for purchase on sliding fee basis at training.

• Child and Teen Checkups: Provide outreach and assistance to enable well-child checkups for children and teens ages 21 and under who are on Medical Assistance. There are several locations, can assist in making dental and medical appointments, and arrange transportation to and from appointments.

?- Dental Health Services: Offers dental care through Children's Dental Services (CDS), a traveling dental clinic. Specialize in children's dental care and provides dental services to children from infancy to age 26 years, pregnant women, and people of all ages, regardless of income. Routine dental services include cleanings, fluoride, sealants, oral health education, exams, x-rays, fillings, crowns, and extractions. Visit website for a list of dental providers.

• Early Intervention Services: Provides assistance to families with infants and preschoolers who are living with a developmental delay. A multidisciplinary team is available to identify and treatment children with developmental delays.

• Early Hearing Detection and Intervention: Assistance offered to parents with follow-up appointments and information on free services if their child has a potential hearing problem

• Family Planning: A voluntary and confidential program for individuals to obtain information about pregnancy prevention. Family planning involves preventing, spacing, and achieving pregnancies. This service provides referral and education. Pregnancy testing and treatment for chlamydia and gonorrhea is provided at no cost.

• Follow Along Program: Monitors children ages birth to three. Questionnaires are sent to parents every four months to evaluate their child's development.

• Family Home Visiting: For families with children birth to five years old. Home visiting supports families as they learn about healthy pregnancies, positive parenting, infant and child growth and development, health and nutrition, breastfeeding support, childhood safety and injury prevention, strengthening family relationships, and community resources.

• Help Me Connect: An online navigation resource for pregnant and parenting families with young children to find local resources and information to support healthy child development and well-being

• New Baby Visits: New parents are contacted by a Public Health Nurse to answer questions, provide education, information, and support including lactation consultation

• Project Harmony: Provides home visits to mothers with chemical dependency issues offering education, counseling, and recovery coaching

• Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP): A voluntary program that provides short-term help to parents to access resources and provide education about housing, transportation, parent education, child development, activities, childcare, safety planning, and other services.

• Postpartum Home Visits: Provides home visits to new mothers and infants to educate and counsel about nutrition, child growth and development, and resources available for families. Visits can be requested through a physician or hospital.

• Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): Consultation and home visit, grief support, and referral service for families who have experienced loss of a child

• 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

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. Works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child.

• Parent-child activities

• Parent discussion groups

• Play and learn activities for children

• Home visits

• Special events for the entire family

• Book and toy lending library

• Information on community resources

• Programs for non-English language learners

• Workshops on specific topics

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

• Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5

• Dad and child programs

• Single parent program

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

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

Hennepin County works with health care providers and local community organizations to offer the Family Home Visiting Program at no cost to families. The program sends public health nurses and other professionals to help with:

• Assisting pregnant individuals and families get the resources they need

• Families to adjust with a new baby

• Make sure babies and children develop safely and grow healthy

• Prepare kids for school

• Provide postpartum care

Minor & Critical Home Repair

• A Brush with Kindness(ABWK)is an exterior home preservation program that provides painting, landscaping, weather stripping, and minor repair services for homeowners in need

• ABWK helps low-income homeowners, impacted by age, disability, and family circumstances, who struggle to maintain the exterior of their homes

• We use volunteers, sweat equity, and no interest loans to make repairs affordable, helping low-income homeowners continue to live independently and securely in their homes

• ABWK is a supplement to our core building program. It enables us to serve more families and increase volunteer opportunities

• We partner with Aitkin county veteran service office, the D.A.V and Veteran clubs.

Temporary emergency lodging for individuals and families who are homeless including:

• Dinner
• Sleeping accommodations
• Light breakfast
• Lunch
• Showers
• Guests must be assessed by the GRACE House Director or supervisor prior to acceptance at GRACE House
• Guests will not be accepted after 8 pm
• Overnight accommodations may be needed until assessment can be done
• Day services available for registered guests
• To volunteer please contact Grace House at (218)326-2790. Volunteer training is held the 2nd Monday of each month at 5:30 pm

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:

• Parent-child activities

• Parent discussion groups

• Play and learn activities for children

• Home visits

• Special events for the entire family

• Book and toy lending library

• Information on community resources

• Programs for non-English language learners

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

• Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5

• Dad and child programs

• Single parent program

Provides subsidized housing for income eligible persons

• Allows Pets

• Laundry facilities

• Garage parking

• Public park within one mile

• Security Deposit