Main Street Family Services

THE MISSION OF MAIN STREET FAMILY SERVICES IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT NEEDED TO HELP FAMILIES THRIVE AND GROW EVEN IN HIGHLY CHALLENGING CIRCUMSTANCES. WE STRIVE TO STRENGTHEN CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PARENTS (OR OTHER CAREGIVERS) AND THEIR CHILDREN, PROMOTE NURTURING FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS, AND ELIMINATE EXCESSIVE CONFLICT BY HELPING FAMILY MEMBERS LEARN AND APPLY EFFECTIVE NEW SKILLS. WE BELIEVE THAT CHILDREN AND PARENTS DESERVE TO EXPERIENCE LOVE AND SECURITY IN THEIR HOME, AND THAT EACH MEMBER OF THE FAMILY DESERVES TO BECOME ALL THEY WERE CREATED TO BE.

FAMILY BASED SERVICES:SUPERVISED VISITATION PROGRAM SUPPORTS FACE-TO-FACE CONTACT BETWEEN PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN WHO ARE IN OUT-OF-HOME CARE OR NONCUSTODIAL PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN WHO CURRENTLY DO NOT LIVE WITH THEM. SUPERVISED VISITATION MAINTAINS PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESSFUL FAMILY REUNIFICATION WHILE MAINTAINING CHILD SAFETY. VISITS MAY INCLUDE PARENT EDUCATION COACHING DURING OR SEPARATE FROM THE SUPERVISED VISIT. RESEARCH THAT HAS BEEN CONDUCTED ON VISITATION IDENTIFIES MAINTAINING PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS AND OTHER FAMILY ATTACHMENTS, AS WELL AS REDUCING THE SENSE OF ABANDONMENT THAT CHILDREN EXPERIENCE DURING PLACEMENT, AS POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF THIS TYPE OF INTERVENTION. PARENT EDUCATION SKILLS TRAINING IS A COMPONENT OF THE SUPERVISED VISITATION PROGRAM. PARENT EDUCATION SKILLS TRAINING IS ALSO REQUESTED AS A SERVICE WITHOUT SUPERVISED VISITATION. THE GOAL OF PARENT EDUCATION TRAINING IS TO ELIMINATE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT BY WORKING WITH FAMILIES TO ADDRESS THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. FAMILY SPECIFIC PLANS ARE DEVELOPED WITH GOALS THAT ADDRESS SAFETY, WELLBEING, AND PERMANENCE OF THE CHILDREN. WRAPAROUND IS A PROGRAM IN COLLABORATION WITH SHERBURNE COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES THAT SUPPORTS AT RISK YOUTH. THE WRAPAROUND CARE COORDINATOR ASSISTS THE YOUTH AND FAMILY ACCESSING STRENGTH-BASED MENTAL HEALTH, SOCIAL SERVICES, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND OTHER SUPPORTS AND RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ASSIST THE FAMILY TO ATTAIN ITS VISION. THEY HELP THE FAMILY IDENTIFY NATURAL SUPPORTS THAT EXIST FOR THE FAMILY, AND WORK WITH FAMILIES TO MAINTAIN YOUTH IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE SETTING POSSIBLE. WRAPAROUND CARE COORDINATORS MONITOR THE PROVISION AND QUALITY OF THESE SERVICES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FAMILY.

PREVENTION:CREATING CONNECTIONS' MISSION IS TO SUPPORT PERMANENCY IN FAMILIES WHERE CHILDREN HAVE, OR ARE CURRENTLY, EXPERIENCING OUT OF HOME PLACEMENT. CREATING CONNECTIONS IS A COLLECTION OF SERVICES FOR PRE AND POST ADOPTIVE PARENTS, FOSTER CARE PARENTS, AND KINSHIP PARENTS. OUR SUPPORT GROUP MEETS MONTHLY, THE GROUP IS RUN BY ADOPTIVE AND/OR FOSTER CARE PARENTS. THE FORMAT BEGINS WITH SPEAKERS WHO PROVIDE EDUCATION, INSPIRATION, DIRECTION, AND SUPPORT. THE PARTICIPANTS ASK QUESTIONS AND SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. IF PARENTS WOULD PREFER CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT, WE OFFER INDIVIDUALIZED PARENT COACHING. CREATING CONNECTIONS ALSO HOSTS A FACEBOOK PAGE. PARENTS SEE INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGES, ARE INFORMED ABOUT OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION OR COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES. THE FORMAT IS CASUAL AND MEANT TO ENCOURAGE, INSPIRE, AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY. OUR PARENTING EDUCATION SERVICES INCLUDE A VARIETY OF CLASS TOPICS FOR PARENTS. WE SEEK TO MAKE THESE CLASSES ACCESSIBLE WITH DAY AND EVENING CLASS TIMES, AND VIRTUAL OR FACE TO FACE OPTIONS. ALL THE CLASSES ARE FREE AND OFFER INCENTIVES AND CERTIFICATES UPON COMPLETION. FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES INCLUDE A FREE MEAL. OUR GOAL IS TO REMOVE BARRIERS SO PEOPLE CAN ACCESS THE SUPPORT THEY ARE NEEDING. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE PARENTS THE PRACTICAL STRATEGIES THEY NEED SO THEIR FAMILIES CAN THRIVE! FOR THOSE WHO NEED A PRIVATE SETTING TO TALK THROUGH THEIR FAMILY NEEDS OUR PARENTING EDUCATION SERVICES OFFER ONE ON ONE SUPPORT WITH A TRAINED PARENTING COACH.

CLINICAL SERVICES:THERAPEUTIC SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY GRADUATE LEVEL LICENSED PROVIDERS. OUR PROVIDERS OFFER DIFFERENT THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT MODALITIES, WHICH ENHANCES OUR ABILITIES TO MEET A VARIETY OF NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. WE PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT, PSYCHOTHERAPY, FAMILY PSYCHOEDUCATION, DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENTS, DC 0-5'S, TF-CBT, PLAY THERAPY, SAND TRAY THERAPY, AND PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION. OVERALL, OUR ORGANIZATION SPECIALIZES IN PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND ADULTS. OUR EXPERTISE INCLUDES NEUROBEHAVIORAL DISORDERS INCLUDING FASD, ISSUES RELATED TO TRAUMA, ATTACHMENT DIFFICULTIES, ADOPTION, OUT OF HOME PLACEMENT, FAMILY CONFLICTS, MARITAL AND PARENTING ISSUES, GRIEF, LOSS, ABUSE, BLENDED FAMILIES AND DIVORCE. TO HELP OUR CLIENTS OVERCOME BARRIERS TO SERVICES OUR CLINICIANS WILL PROVIDE BOTH HOMEBASED AND OUTPATIENT SERVICES AND TELEHEALTH. CLINICIANS ARE WILLING TO PROVIDE SERVICES WITH FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING BY OFFERING SOME EVENING AND WEEKEND APPOINTMENT TIMES.