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 […]
Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 1 Primary Prevention (All Children Are Involved) Sunny Hills Childcare Center serves children ages six weeks through four years old. The school has eight classrooms divided by age. There are two licensed teachers per classroom. One of the primary goals of the childcare center is to build and […]
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 […]
Systems of Care Parents of children and youth who need mental health supports are often expected to communicate with more than one service system. These services might be related to juvenile justice, children and family services, special education, mental health, and developmental disabilities. When these services are not coordinated well, parents are left on their […]
The stories on this page describe how applied behavior analysis (ABA) can be used to improve quality of life and develop skills over time for children and adults.
People with Lived Experience and Advocacy People with lived experience who want to choose a positive support have a lot of choices. It can be hard to figure out how to pick a positive support that will be the best fit for each person’s needs. Finding the right person to help can be challenging as […]
Overview of Early Childhood Early childhood refers to education and supports for children up to age eight. Mothers, fathers, and other caregivers are a child’s first and most important teachers. A child’s growth during his early years is very important. Children who have a chance to live in positive social settings where they can learn […]
