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The Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) is Minnesota's version of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). MFIP helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work. The program provides a monthly cash payment to help supplement a family's income as they move from public assistance to employment. Participants must meet program requirements, or their benefits will be reduced. Lifetime benefits are limited to 60 months. When families first apply for cash assistance, they will start in the Diversionary Work Program (DWP). It is a four-month program that helps parents go to work right away rather than enroll in MFIP.

Mission Statement: The primary objective of Northern Options For Women Center is to reach out to women in crisis pregnancies with the mercy and compassion of Jesus Christ by offering practical assistance, in both word and action - Provides free pregnancy testing - Confidential counseling - Free literature - Material Assistance: Clothing, Furniture and baby items, and crib vouchers - Referrals Our Policies: - Believes every individual has the right to life and the right to health care from the moment of conception until natural death - Does not perform abortions, nor refer for abortions, but offer alternatives to meet the physical, emotional and financial needs of all concerned. - Promotes fertility awareness and education regarding the consequences of contraception because we care about the health of women, men and children. Artificial birth control methods and sterilization are incompatible with the Northern Options For Women philosophy and shall not be encouraged, provided, or dispensed. - Promotes chastity and sexual abstinence for single people, We promote chastity and natural family planning for married people. - No one will be refused services because of inability to pay. - Doctors and other medical professionals who are participating with any Northern Options For Women's Center must follow the above policies and practices.

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 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 grants 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 NOTE: MFIP recipients may be eligible for Emergency Assistance, Child Care Assistance, Medical Assistance, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

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 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 grants 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 NOTE: MFIP recipients may be eligible for Emergency Assistance, Child Care Assistance, Medical Assistance, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

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 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 grants 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 NOTE: MFIP recipients may be eligible for Emergency Assistance, Child Care Assistance, Medical Assistance, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

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

Medical Services: - Adult and pediatric preventative and acute care services - Adolescent and teen clinics - Diabetes education groups in multiple languages - Family planning - Obstetrical women's clinics and midwifery - Lead screening - Medical case management services - Routine adult and child immunizations, and travel immunizations - Provides flu shots - Sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment - Testing for sickle cell anemia and other hemoglobinopathies - Screening for breast and cervical cancers Dental Services: - Cleanings, x-rays, and exams - Crowns and bridges - Deep cleaning and instruction in oral hygiene - Fillings - Root canals - Sealants, flouride treatments, and education - Tooth extractions

Offers parenting and pregnancy education and other services to young adults, including: - Childbirth preparation education and doula support in labor and delivery - Help to access medical and financial resources, schooling, job training, housing, child support, baby equipment - Nutrition, exercise and healthy lifestyle education, mentorship programs, cooking classes - Prenatal, postnatal and parenting education - Public health nurse visits at myHealth, home, school or other site - Individual case management - Referrals to other health care services

- Child and teen check-ups (Eligible children ages 0 - 20 years who are enrolled in Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare) - Dental, hearing, and vision screening for school children - Growth, development assessments, and physical exams - Maternal and Child Health Programs offering home and office visits for pregnant women and families with children - Referral and follow-up services for children with special needs - Reproductive and Sexual Health Services include: ?- Birth control options and reproductive health consultations, free condoms, and pregnancy testing - Cervical cancer, Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and Syphilis screening - Routine Gynecological and Breast Examination - Sexual health education, testing, and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) - Vaccinations Other services include: - Activities to reduce child abuse - Foot care (Visit website for location hours and services) - Health screenings for individuals such as blood sugar, cholesterol, and hemoglobin - Minnesota Senior Health Options - Nursing home visits - Public health preparedness activities/information including infectious disease outbreaks - Presentations for students about health issues - Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) interventions to prevent obesity by implementing policy, systems, and environmental changes to increase physical activity and intake of healthy food choices

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.

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

- Home visits to provide antepartum, postpartum, breastfeeding, family planning, infant care, child growth and development assessments, education, promotion of parenting, family planning information, and prenatal and childbirth education - Provides services to children with special needs, including skilled nursing visits, waiver case management, personal care attendant assessment, and screening for Early Childhood Special Education services - Follow Along Program provides information regarding growth and development and screens for the need for referral to other services, including medical and Early Childhood Special Education - Family Service Aides provide limited homemaking, support, and education to pregnant women and new moms and infants, and parenting support to families - Education related to injury prevention, including home safety - Community resource information and referral - Nutrition education

The Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) in Minnesota's version of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). MFIP helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents to move to financial stability through work. The program provides a monthly cash payment to help supplement a family's income as they move from public assistance to employment. Participants must meet program requirements, or their benefits will be reduced. Lifetime benefits are limited to 60 months. When families first apply for cash assistance, they will start in the Diversionary Work Program (DWP). It is a four-month program that helps parents go to work right away rather than enroll in MFIP.

- WIC is a program that provides nutrition education and special foods to: - Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have recently had a baby - Infants, newborn to 1 year - Children, age 1 - 5 years - Through WIC, mothers can obtain: - Assistance in finding regular health care from private doctors or other health agencies - Vouchers good for the purchase of specific foods at the grocery store to supplement the diet of mother and children

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 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 grants 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 NOTE: MFIP recipients may be eligible for Emergency Assistance, Child Care Assistance, Medical Assistance, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

- Program involving 13 counties in Northwestern Minnesota - Free to pregnant women and to children aged 1 - 5 - Prenatal care; promotes; not provided directly - Well-child exams; promotes - Immunizations - Education for communities on importance of preventive health measures - Newsletters - Telephone contacts - Public speaking by public health nurses

Services include: - Individual and group counseling - Transportation services to and from Outpatient Treatment, Continuing Care and Medical Appointments (218) 335-7250 - Child care costs with licensed provider - Referrals to medical and mental health appointments for women and their children - Referrals to prenatal and postpartum check-ups - Biweekly case management follow-up sessions - Referrals for immuniazations for women and their children - Continuing care on Wednesdays 11 am - 2 pm - Talking Circle - Traditional Education - Positive Parenting Education - Living Skills - Special issues education: HIV, FAS, FAE - Women's health issues - Client's Children Program

The Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) is Minnesota's version of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). MFIP helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work. The program provides a monthly cash payment to help supplement a family's income as they move from public assistance to employment. Participants must meet program requirements, or their benefits will be reduced. Lifetime benefits are limited to 60 months. When families first apply for cash assistance, they will start in the Diversionary Work Program (DWP). It is a four-month program that helps parents go to work right away rather than enroll in MFIP.

- - Buffalo Baby Café weekly breastfeeding support group: https://www.wrightcountymn.gov/559/Breastfeeding - Children's dental services: sliding scale fee clinic, for ages 0 - 26 years and pregnant women - Child and teen checkups - Child passenger safety - Clinics for older adults age 60+, including education, referrals, blood pressure checks, and foot care - Disease prevention and control - Emergency Preparedness - Environmental Health - Family home visiting - Family planning program - Follow along program - Help me grow - - Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) and LiveWright.org- - Support groups and classes: https://www.wrightcountymn.gov/575/Statewide-Health-Improvement-Partnership - Student clinical and internships - Wellness Done Right Clinic - - Wellness On Wheels (WOW) Program: Providing mobile health and immunizations, https://www.wrightcountymn.gov/304/Wellness-On-Wheels-WOW-Program

- Provides as alternative educational setting for pregnant and parenting teens. - TAPP meets every Monday and Tuesday during the school year, at the Itasca Resource Center, for classes. - TAPP students are enrolled at the Alternative Learning Center, in Grand Rapids, on Tuesday during the school year or return to the traditional school setting at their respective area High Schools for the remainder of the week. - Children of TAPP students are enrolled in Early Head Start and attend in the purple room at the Itasca Resource Center on Monday or Tuesday throughout the Academic year. - Teen Parents may earn hours of credit towards their high school diploma by attending and actively participating in the classes.

Village of Hope provides safe, secure emergency housing for families 24 hours/day ~ 7 days a week. We are open 365 days a year. The environment that a family experiencing homeless comes into is very important. We work to create a calm, safe environment in which families can build a future. Families can stay with us for 90 days, as long as they are actively looking for housing. Each family has their own apartment. This preserves the family unit and provides privacy. - Emergency shelter - Meals - Laundry facilities - Shower facilities - Information and referral - Advocacy ?

Services to individuals and families are provided to promote healthy pregnancies, infants, children and families Home visits to pregnant women offer support and information regarding pregnancy, labor and delivery Information includes but is not limited to: - Physical activity and exercise - Nutrition - Problems associated with smoking, drinking and drugs - Use of medications during pregnancy - Preparation for labor and delivery - Free Prenatal education classes to expectant parents Classes include: - Five two hour classes held on 5 consecutive Wednesdays, from 7 pm to 9 pm at Riverwood Health Care Center - Teaching of breathing and relaxation techniques - Call for dates of next classes Free home visits to all families with newborns Visits include: - Free welcome basket including safety and hygiene supplies - Physical assessment of infant and mother - Information on infant feedings, behavior and development, safety, sleep habits, immunizations, parenting skills, child care, etc - Answers to questions regarding infant and self care - Information on the emotional and social adjustments related to parenting - Family planning information Call to make an appointment for a FREE home visit

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 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 grants 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 NOTE: MFIP recipients may be eligible for Emergency Assistance, Child Care Assistance, Medical Assistance, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

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.

- The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC Program) is a supplemental food and nutrition program for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, and infants and young children who are at nutritional risk - The purpose of the WIC Program is to prevent health problems and to improve the health of program participants during critical times of growth and development - The WIC Program provides nutrition education, access to health services, referrals to health and other social services and vouchers for supplemental foods - The food vouchers list the types and quantities of WIC foods that are consistent with the participant's nutritional needs - The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC Program) is a supplemental food and nutrition program for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, and infants and young children who are at nutritional risk