Program Details
Wilkin County Public Health
Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP)
A voluntary, supportive service that focuses on helping expecting and parenting families thrive.
Description
The goals of this program are to:
- Enhance the well-being of children and families
- Support families so they can meet the needs of their children by themselves and through their support system
- Support the safety and stability of children and families
Comprehensive assessments are completed with families, identifying strengths and needs, and families are connected to needed support and resources. Short-term help may be available to families with concerns regarding:
- Basic needs (food, clothing, housing)
- Family health concerns (medical care, mental and chemical health services)
- Parenting
- Transportation
- Child care
- Financial needs (budgeting and financial assistance)
Features
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Area Served by County
- Wilkin County
Eligibility
To be eligible, families must:
- Have at least one child age 10 or younger, or be expecting a child
- Be exposed to at least two or more stress factors including, but not limited to:
- School/education concerns
- Mental health concerns (parent or child)
- Parenting challenges
- Child behavior concerns
- Limited support system
- Disability (parent or child)
- Low income/poverty
- Homelessness/housing concerns
- Chemical use concerns (parent or child)
- Domestic violence concerns
- Parent/caregiver separation
- Prior child protection history
- Human/sex trafficking concerns
- Legal issues
- Medical concerns (parent or child)
- Trauma exposure
- Grief/loss
- Not currently be involved with child protection services
Application Instructions
Families can refer themselves or be referred by community or social service agencies.
Contact your county or tribal human services department to make or inquire about a referral. Referral forms can be found online and should be sent directly to your county human services agency. General questions can be emailed to: dhs.csp.psop@state.mn.us. Further information can be found online.
Fee
There is no fee to participate
Location
300 5th St S, Courthouse, Breckenridge, MN, 56520
Area Served
Wilkin County
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 218-643-7161
Websites
Other Services at this Location
- Apply for Waiver Programs Accepts applications for Medical Assistance/Medicaid waiver programs
- Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Coordinators connect individuals to well-child care and screenings for eligible newborns, children and young adults
- Family Home Visiting Expectant parents and parents or caregivers of young children can receive in-home support including education on pregnancy topics, parenting skills and connections to community resources.
- Follow Along Program Program that supports families with young children in learning, growing and connecting to supports and services as needed.
Last Update
10/30/2024