Deb Wallace - Parent Liaison
507-436-5638 866-662-9547 (toll free)
mnsouth@earthlink.net
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Counties Social
Services Phone #s
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Brown
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507-354-8246
1-800-450-8246
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Chippewa
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320-269-6401
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Cottonwood
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507-831-1891
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Jackson
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507-847-4000
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Kandiyohi
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1-877-464-7800
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Lac qui Parle
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320-598-7594
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Lincoln
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1-800-657-3760
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Lyon
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1-800-657-3760
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Martin
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507-238-4757
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McLeod
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320-864-3144
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Murray
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1-800-657-3760
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Nicollet
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507-387-4556
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Nobles
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507-372-2157
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Pipestone
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507-825-6720
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Redwood
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507-637-4050
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Renville
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320-523-2202
1-800-363-2533
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Rock
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507-283-5070
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Sibley
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507-237-4000
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Watonwan
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507-375-3294
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Yellow Medicine
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320-564-2211
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Quick Index
- Adoption/Kinship/Parenting
Supports
- Behavioral/Special
Needs Supports (Mental Health)
- Education
Supports
- Crisis/Respite
Care Supports
- Therapists
Adoption/Kinship/Parenting Supports
MN Kinship Caregivers Association (MKCA)
See listing of Host Agencies and Kinship Network.
Host Agencies are the regional contact point for inquires from and for grandparents,
other relatives, and close family friends who are raising children. The Host Agencies
reach out to relative caregivers within the designated area with the assistance
of local collaborative partners. They accept program inquiries within their area;
implement monthly Grand Kin workshops, which will include educational and peer support
elements throughout their region and refer caregivers to one-to-one support of mentors.
The Kinship Network includes support groups that are not designated Host
Agencies, but may work collaboratively with the Host Agencies in providing support
to the caregivers of children.
1600 University Avenue West, Suite 302
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-917-4640
www.mkca.org
Contact a Regional Service Agency for information on services closest to your home
or work at www.mkca.org/support.html
Kinship Caregivers Resource Manual: "Legal Steps",
provides information for any caregivers or kin who are considering taking a child
into their care. Find it at:
www.mkca.org/legal.html
Another helpful manual is "First Steps: Getting Started Raising Relatives’ Children".
Developed for grandparents and others raising relatives’ children:
www.mkca.org/raising.html
Hutchinson, Fairmont, Willmar Counties
Sharyl WhiteHawk 320-564-3299
877-349-6353 toll free
Love Has No Boundaries – Fairmont
Teresa Engeman 507-235-8748
Nobles County
Legal Services Inc.
926 Fifth Ave.
Worthington, MN 56187
507/372-7368
Nobles, Pipestone, Rock County ASG
Meets monthly (day changes)
Location: Rock County Family Services
7p.m.
Contact Lisa Rosin 507-669-2317, rlrosin@frontiernet.net
or Jodi Vanden Bosch, 605-321-1329 or jlynnvbosch@iw.net
(Co-Parent Facilitators)
Partners in Adoption – Marshall
Cindy Nelson 507-532-1260
Behavioral/Special Needs Supports (Mental
Health)
Arc Southwest Minnesota
Arc Southwestern Minnesota as a part of ARC Minnesota provides advocacy and support
for people with developmental disabilities and their families. Arc Southwestern
serves the counties of Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Lincoln,
Lyon, Martin, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock, Watonwan, and
Yellow Medicine.
President: Ron Arens
Executive Director: Pat Mellenthin,
1942 State Highway 19, Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 532-2220 (phone and fax)
E-mail: mellenjp@mvtvwireless.com
Program Director: Lee Ann Erickson,
1254 Lake Avenue, P.O. Box 674, Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-8580 or 1-800-427-2895; Fax: (507) 235-2680
E-mail: leeannje@frontiernet.net
Mankato Office: Trish Johnson
929 North 4th St.
Mankato, MN 56001
507-345-4223
E-mail: trishj@hickorytech.net
www.arcminnesota.com
ARC Minnesota
provides advocacy and support for people with developmental
disabilities and their families. Services include technical assistance, educational
programs for parents and resource center with a lending video library. ARC’s Bemidji
office operates a Assistive Technology
Lending Library
and sponsors clinics and training sessions on assistive
technology.
The Arc of Minnesota provides chapter support to
local Arc chapters in a number of areas, including developing support services,
sponsoring workshops, fundraising, training leaders, and monitoring local services
for people with developmental disabilities.
770 Transfer Rd., Suite 26, St. Paul, Minnesota 55114
651-523-0823; toll-free 1-800-582-5256
E-mail address: mail@arcminnesota.com
PACT 4
PACT 4 is a children's mental health collaborative that serves families in Kandiyohi,
Meeker, Renville & Yellow Medicine Counties and the Upper Sioux Community. The
collaborative fills gaps in services, connecting families with county social services,
public health, corrections agencies, school districts, mental health providers and
other child serving agencies.
2200 23rd Street NE
Suite 2030
Willmar, MN 56201
320-231-7030
800-960-PACT
PACT 4 Families Collaborative Support Group
2200 23rd Street NE, Suite 2030
Willmar, MN 56201
The Putting All Communities Together for Families (PACT 4) Wraparound Initiative
is a 4-county, multi-agency partnership including agencies Crossing health care,
social services, substance abuse and mental health care, child welfare, juvenile
justice and education, and also including families.
Jackson County Family Services Network
407 5th St
Jackson, MN 56143
Phone: 507-847-4441
Operated by the Children's Mental Health Division of the Minnesota Department of
Humans Services, mental health collaboratives exist to promote the health and well-being
of families, building on existing relationships among agencies.
Families First of Brown County
Operated by the Children's Mental Health Division of the Minnesota Department of
Human Services, mental health collaboratives promote the health and well-being of
families by building on existing relationships among agencies.
1117 Center St
Box 788
New Ulm, MN 56073
Phone: 507-359-6537
Three Counties for Kids
Operated by the Children's Mental Health Division of the Minnesota Department of
Human Services, mental health collaboratives promote the health and well-being of
families by building on existing relationships among agencies.
1117 Center St
Box 788
New Ulm, MN 56073
Phone: 507-359-6537
Chippewa Care Collaborative
Operated by the Children's Mental Health Division of the Minnesota Department of
Human Services, mental health collaboratives promote the health and well-being of
families by building on existing relationships among agencies.
719 North 7th St
Montevideo, MN 56265
Phone: 320-269-6401 x134
Cottonwood County Family Services Collaborative
11 4th St
Windom, MN 56101
Phone: 507-831-1268
Operated by the Children's Mental Health Division of the Minnesota Department of
Humans Services, mental health collaboratives exist to promote the health and well-being
of families, building on existing relationships among agencies.
Lyon-Murray Counties Family Services
2640 Forest Ave
Slayton, MN 56172
Phone: 507-836-8950
McLeod Family Connection
Operated by the Children's Mental Health Division of the Minnesota Department of
Human Services, mental health collaboratives promote the health and well-being of
families by building on existing relationships among agencies.
1805 Ford Ave. N, Suite 100
Glencoe, MN 55336
Phone: 320-864-1338
The Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health
165 Western Avenue, Suite 2
St. Paul, MN 55102
(651) 644-7333; (800) 528-4511 (In MN)
E-mail: dsaxhaug@macmh.org
Web: www.macmh.org
Nobles County Family Connections Collaborative
PO Box 787
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: 507-376-4195
Operated by the Children's Mental Health Division of the Minnesota Department of
Humans Services, mental health collaboratives exist to promote the health and well-being
of families, building on existing relationships among agencies.
Nicollet County Family Services Collaborative
2070 Howard Dr
North Mankato, MN 56003
Phone: 507-387-2918
Operated by the Children's Mental Health Division of the Minnesota Department of
Humans Services, mental health collaboratives exist to promote the health and well-being
of families, building on existing relationships among agencies.
Redwood County Collaborative
200 South Mill Street
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
Phone: 507-637-4003
Operated by the Children's Mental Health Division of the Minnesota Department of
Humans Services, mental health collaboratives exist to promote the health and well-being
of families, building on existing relationships among agencies.
P.A.C.T. 4 Families Collaborative
1900 Highway 294 NE, Suite 2030
Willmar, MN 56201
Phone: 320-231-7030
Operated by the Children's Mental Health Division of the Minnesota Department of
Humans Services, mental health collaboratives exist to promote the health and well-being
of families, building on existing relationships among agencies.
Rock County Collaborative
PO Box 898
Luverne, MN 56156
Phone: 507-283-5074
Operated by the Children's Mental Health Division of the Minnesota Department of
Humans Services, mental health collaboratives exist to promote the health and well-being
of families, building on existing relationships among agencies.
Sibley County Children’s Collaborative
Box 207
Gaylord, MN 55330
Phone: 507-237-4351
Operated by the Children's Mental Health Division of the Minnesota Department of
Humans Services, mental health collaboratives exist to promote the health and well-being
of families, building on existing relationships among agencies.
Three Counties for Kids
1117 Center St.
New Ulm, MN 56073
Phone: 507-359-6537
Vision for Families and Community Collaborative
500 8th Ave S
St. James, MN 56081
Phone: 507-375-3588
Operated by the Children's Mental Health Division of the Minnesota Department of
Humans Services, mental health collaboratives exist to promote the health and well-being
of families, building on existing relationships among agencies.
P.A.C.T. 4 Families Collaborative
1900 Highway 294 NE, Suite 2030
Willmar, MN 56201
Operated by the Children's Mental Health Division of the Minnesota Department of
Humans Services, mental health collaboratives exist to promote the health and well-being
of families, building on existing relationships among agencies.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Assessment
FAS Assessment Clinic-Pediatric Psychology
University Gateway, Suite 160
200 Oak Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Pi-Nian Chang, Ph.D
612-626-3087
Education Supports
PACER Center
Expands opportunities and enhances the quality of life of children and young adults
with disabilities and their families, based on the concept of parents helping parents.
PACER helps parents to work with schools to attain special education services as
proscribed through the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
To register for information by mail, sign up for local workshops and to find many
other resources go to:
1-(800) 537-2237
www.pacer.org
Bullying Prevention
PACER bullying prevention web site:
www.pacerkidsagainstbullying.org, helps second through sixth-graders find ways
to respond to and to prevent bullying. Includes games, videos with celebrities and
real-life kids, cartoons, polls, artwork and much more. Geared for all children,
the site includes children with disabilities who can be particularly vulnerable
to bullying.
Minnesota Department of Education, Division of Special
Education
1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266
(651) 582-8289; (651) 582-8201 (TTY)
E-mail: norena.hale@state.mn.us
Web:
Special Education Division
Minnesota Special Education Website
www.educationminnesota.org/index.cfm?PAGE_ID=328
Special Education Compliance
app.education.state.mn.us/WebsiteContent/ComplianceSearch.jsp
Special Education Complaints
Complaints
The Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health
165 Western Avenue, Suite 2
St. Paul, MN 55102
(651) 644-7333; (800) 528-4511 (In MN)
E-mail: dsaxhaug@macmh.org
Web: www.macmh.org/
Crisis/Respite Care Supports
NAMI-Minnesota (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill)
Throughout Minnesota, NAMI-MN and its local affiliates have people working to better
the lives of people affected by biological brain disorders. NAMI-MN encourages people
to join at a local affiliate level and reminds people that membership at any level
means membership at all levels -local, state, and national.
Please contact the affiliate nearest you for additional information or contact the
NAMI-MN office at 651-645-2948 or 1-888-473-0237
nami-mn@nami.org
www.nami.org
to find local
affiliates
Woodland Centers
Willmar-Crisis number - 320-235-4613 or 1-800-992-1716
Le Seuer-Henderson Respite Care
Information: 507-665-4181
Western Mental Health Crisis
Line
Lincoln Lyon Murray area: 1-800-658-2429
Therapists
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