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 […]
PBS Intensive Series Applying Positive Behavior Supports in Minnesota Human Service Settings Positive Behavior Support (PBS) is framework that helps people make positive changes in their lives. A PBS plan starts with person-centered planning and values so that teams can use the principles of behavior to improve quality of life and decrease challenging social interactions. […]
Upcoming Events Help shape the future of person-centered supports in Minnesota. Join one or both free online input sessions to share your ideas and recommendations for strengthening person-centered practices across the state. Register here: z.umn.edu/bdzf What’s New Posts Back to School THINK Toolkit August 16, 2024 THINK stands for Teaching with Healthcare Informed Neurological […]
Sun County School District reviewed data related to challenging behaviors. They discovered racial disproportionality in office discipline referrals. They also determined that a large number of students experienced anxiety and depression. These students showed a trend of inconsistent school attendance. The school district established a multi-disciplinary work group. They decided to merge Positive Behavioral Interventions […]
Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 1 The Garcia family includes Tom (dad) and Glenda (mom). They have four daughters: Natalie (12), Rebecca (10), Pati (8) and Julianna (6). Glenda’s mother, Elena and Glenda’s adult sister, Victoria, also lives with the Garcia family. Victoria has an intellectual disability. The Garcia family has recently put […]
Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 1 There are many positions at Wellness World Fitness Center. These include Operations Staff, Sales Staff, Personal Training Staff, and Club Management. All employees receive specific training for their position. They also receive general training in safety, security, and other policies and procedures. This year, a staff-wide wellness […]
EXAMPLE: Positive Behavior Support and Community Living Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 1 A new fast food restaurant opened in Oakwood City. The restaurant offers fast food items: hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, kid’s meals, French fries, and ice cream. The menu lists items with the price for each type of food item. Recently, the restaurant […]
EXAMPLE: Positive Behavior Support and Children and Family Services Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 1 The Garcia family includes Tom (dad) and Glenda (mom). They have four daughters: Natalie (12), Rebecca (10), Pati (8) and Julianna (6). Glenda’s mother, Elena, and Glenda’s adult sister, Victoria, also lives with the Garcia family. Victoria has […]
