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Single point of contact for individuals and families with a short-term challenge or need, connecting them to viable community resources to help improve household stability. Provides information on resources to help with housing and utilities, transportation, food and basic needs, health and medical, children's needs, employment, education, and more. Provides information on specific guidelines of local resources and assist callers in accessing them in the proper order, with the proper documentation, paperwork, or requirements.

Offers long term child welfare for parents and their children, designed to empower families and provide a new pathway to achieving economic self-sufficiency. Families of Color With a Child Under 5 Years - Case management services that help provide opportunities for early childhood education - Connections to community resources - Family support and advocacy - Home visits Families With at Least 1 Child Under 10 Years - Participants are parents and their children who are experiencing complex challenges: Disproportionality, generational poverty, historical trauma, homelessness, domestic violence, substance abuse, mental illness, truancy, poor school outcomes, child welfare involvement, economic and employment instability, etc. - Access to stabilizing federal economic programs - Collaboration with Public Health - Comprehensive case management services - Early childhood/other educational supports - Early Intervention services - Home visits - Ongoing support and information regarding child development, housing, budgeting, parenting, goal setting and decision making - Workforce development resources First Time Parents 18 Years or Older - Families are enrolled during pregnancy through early infancy - Collaboration with Public Health for home visits - Monthly family activities - Ongoing support/information regarding healthy pregnancy, child development, housing, budgeting/finances, health care, child care, education/employment goals, parenting and decision making Pregnant and Parenting Teens Up to Age 18 - Pregnancy and parenting support program for adolescent moms, dads and their child - Collaboration with Public Health - Families receive support and information regarding parenting options, healthy pregnancy, child development, housing, budgeting/finances, child care, education/work goals and referrals to community resources - Home or community visits

- New baby home visiting program - Number of visits varies with each family - Free Welcome Package - Program offers information on: - Bonding/attachment - Feeding your baby - Infant cues - Sleep habits - Immunizations - Playing with baby - Baby's development - General baby care

Minor Parent Services assist the pregnant and/or parenting minor parent to create a plan for the parent and the child to ensure their safety and well-being. Services includes: - Counseling - Help applying for financial and medical assistance - Housing and child care options - Paternity or child support services - Resource referrals to appropriate agencies to assist with decision making

Minor Parent Services assist the pregnant and/or parenting minor parent to create a plan for the parent and the child to ensure their safety and well-being. Services includes: - Counseling - Help applying for financial and medical assistance - Housing and child care options - Paternity or child support services - Resource referrals to appropriate agencies to assist with decision making

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.

Offers support services for children and their families, including: - Coordinates services for families accessing multiple systems of care ?- Children's mental health assessments - Children's mental health case management - Parent classes and education - School-based services - Social skills groups

Services for children, with a focus on enhancing the connection between young children and their caregivers

Services for children, with a focus on enhancing the connection between young children and their caregivers

Provides a therapeutic, relationship centered preschool day treatment setting for young children with emotional or behavioral challenges. The program uses a trauma informed approach based on the Developmental Repair Model and focuses on supporting children through consistent routines, structured activities, and collaborative work with families. The day treatment program includes the following model: - Children participate in a small classroom with up to seven peers and three to four mental health staff. The daily schedule mirrors a typical preschool setting and includes planned activities, play, and social time that promote emotional, social, and relational skills. Some classrooms also offer embedded services such as speech therapy and occupational therapy. - Families take part in regular skills building sessions and therapy to support their child's progress across home and community settings. Staff can assist families in understanding insurance and funding options, and medical transportation may be available for those with state funded insurance. - Promotes healthy development by identifying emotional, social, and developmental needs, providing supported opportunities to practice new skills, and strengthening parent child relationships.

A place for connection to services, resources, information, and support. Collaborates with other partners to provide programs that may meet the mental health needs, parenting support, and help navigate resources. Services include: - Arts and crafts activities for children and families - Child support consultation - Culturally-specific service navigation and language access for Latinx and Somali communities - Early literacy and education programs - Economic assistance navigation support includes application assistance - Employment and training information consultation - Financial literacy classes - Health and wellness services and programs - Housing consultation and providing affordable housing information - Parenting skills, support, and mentorship

Family Based Services (FBS) is a voluntary program designed to help place responsibility and confidence in families who are experiencing some difficulties. FBS is available if a child is at risk of out-of-home placement, or is returning home from a placement FBS are: - Free of charge - Time-limited (3-6 months) - Provided in your home - Flexible and available during unconventional hours The FBS program was developed to create a sense of hope, trust and motivation in the family to assist them in coping with life's challenges FBS always involves a Social Worker and can include a FBS Provider, a FBS Therapist or any combination of the three The team approach provides: - Support - Accessibility - Variety The Social Worker will: - Establish family strengths, needs and goals - Develop a Family Service plan - Clarify ideas and expectations - Provide in-home counseling - Teach problem solving skills The Social Worker takes the lead in demonstrating respect for everyone's roles, skills and needs The Social Worker and the family may decide to include a FBS Provider as part of the team Under the Social Worker's direction, the FBS Provider works intensively with the family in several areas: - Parenting - Communication skills - Home management - Budgeting skills The FBS Provider offers: - Support - Encouragement - Practical advice for every day living This team member helps reinforce the family's progress, links the family to the community and helps create a feeling of trust between all team members The Social Worker and the family may determine that the FBS Therapist should be part of the team The therapist could focus on: - Individuals or entire family - Specific problem areas (depression, abuse, etc) - Crisis intervention/prevention - Counseling and guidance The FBS Therapist helps the family understand and cope with issues by exploring their personal feelings and thoughts When the FBS Program has been successfully completed, the family will have learned to cope, will have it's basic needs met and will have a more harmonious family life

Services for children, with a focus on enhancing the connection between young children and their caregivers

- Children First is a collaboration of Itasca County organizations and community members committed to creating community-based initiatives that will actively educate, nurture and care for all children in Itasca County.

A youth shelter that provides a safe environment to chemically-free children from newborn to 17 and a family resource center

- Increases awareness and accessibility of resources and services for children Agencies included: - Clearwater County Human Services - BRIC - Public Schools from Bagley and Clearbrook - Clearwater County Nursing Service - Inter-County Community Action Council

Supports families by coordinating services across various agencies, including schools, healthcare, mental health providers, and social services. Improves access to resources, promotes early intervention, and fosters a responsive and culturally sensitive support network for children, youth, and families, particularly those dealing with mental health challenges. Acts as a connector, helping families navigate and access existing services rather than providing direct care.

Provides confidential services to support individuals, define a problem, and develop a plan to help resolve the issue. Issues may include challenges such as drug and alcohol abuse, gambling, family and adolescent concerns, financial or budgeting difficulties, and educational or literacy needs.

Minor Parent Services assist the pregnant and/or parenting minor parent to create a plan for the parent and the child to ensure their safety and well-being. Services includes: - Counseling - Help applying for financial and medical assistance - Housing and child care options - Paternity or child support services - Resource referrals to appropriate agencies to assist with decision making

Provides and delivers short-term food assistance and essential supplies to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity or temporary hardship. Coordinates the purchase and distribution of groceries and basic necessities through trusted vendors and community partners, prioritizing dignity, privacy, and access. Support is provided on a needs basis as resources allow, and the program also connects individuals to additional community resources and educational material when appropriate.

Offers support with emergency food and connections to other community resources in Apple Valley, Lakeville, Rosemount, Farmington, and Burnsville. Accepts donations of fresh produce, baby diapers and wipes, household and personal care items.

Services for children, with a focus on enhancing the connection between young children and their caregivers

- 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.

Social workers provide services to preserve Native American families and avoid children being placed out of the home. Services include: - Case management - Child protection services to protect Native American children - Court system advocacy to assist counties serving Native American children who have been victims of abuse and/or neglect and assist the court in understanding the unique characteristic of Indian clients - Crisis intervention - Families First and Prevention Services: Short-term 4-6 weeks intensive crisis intervention and family education services to preserve Indian families. Provides parenting education, problem-solving skills, communication and negotiation skills, child development training, job-readiness training, and parenting classes - Out of home placement supervision - Stay Program: Support group for independent living skills development for youth ages 14 - 21 such as group education and recreational activities to learn about healthy lifestyles - Referral services to local community social service agencies

Advocates work to strengthen and support families by providing assessments, education, and assistance in identifying and making connections to community resources (for example: financial assistance, housing assistance and resources, access to mental health services, and parenting education)