A group of local agencies that plans and coordinates local services for children, youth and families

Description

The collaborative plans and coordinates local service systems for families. It works together to meet the health, educational, developmental and family-related needs of children and youth, and their families.

A collaborative does not offer the services, rather it gives families information about services and supports in their area.

For more information, see the Minnesota Department of Human Services Collaboratives website

Additional Information

Family Connections is a planning and coordinating group with representatives from 13 governmental and non-profit groups serving families in Nobles County.

Types of activities and projects developed include: Asset building for youth, literacy programming, domestic abuse prevention, child advocates in school systems, bi-lingual outreach services and building local coalitions to address youth issues.

The collaborative works to plan, fund and support family services and to work together to solve gaps and problems.

About This Location

Service systems include:

• General services such as schools, health care, Community Action Agencies and Head Start
• Family services such as childcare and child/family welfare services
• Mental health services and substance use disorder treatment
• Public services such as county human services, public health and juvenile corrections

Features

• Area Served by County
  • Nobles County

• Specialization
  • Family

Eligibility

This agency does not provide help to families directly. If you need help, contact the Nobles County Family Services Office at (507) 295-5213.

Application Instructions

Families needing help should contact a local mental health agency, county human services or school district.