This page is under revision. Access to some links may be limited. Minnesota is filled with people passionate and dedicated to using person-centered practices. These practices are at the heart of the work that we do in Minnesota. We value that people are living, learning, working, and are enjoying their life. We now have a way […]
This page includes resources to support teams interested in using positive supports. Teams are all different based on the unique organizations interested in putting new positive support practices in place. Some organizations are large with many different types of services offered while other organizations provide services to only one or two children or adults. The […]
An Evaluation of the NW County Collaborative: Our Children Succeed InitiativeThis report describes the results of a study called “Our Children Succeed Initiative”, a systems of care effort that took place in Northwestern Minnesota. This Systems of care included 6 counties that were funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The […]
Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 1 The Leon County Department of Family Services provides parent training for all foster families in the county. The training includes information about risk factors and early warning signs of mental and physical wellness challenges, especially among children and adolescents whose biological families are not able to care for them. […]
Criminal Justice and the Community Person-Centered Practices and Aging (Eveleth) EXAMPLE: Eveleth’s Story Eveleth lived in her own apartment in downtown St. Paul and had a great circle of friends. She was very independent in … Assertive Community Treatment (Jose) Jose has struggled to handle his mental illness for the past twenty years. He experiences […]
Traumatic experiences are more common than people once thought. Nearly two-thirds of the U.S. population report that they have had one or more traumatic events occur in their lives. People with developmental or other disabilities are at a higher risk. People may suffer from trauma due to loss, abuse, neglect, war, and other events. These […]
Overview of Children and Family Services Children and Family Services provide support to children who do not have natural family members who can care for them. There are a number of settings that support children including foster care, adoption, group homes, or shelters. Adults with disabilities may live with foster families as well. Children or […]
