Military Outreach
STARS for Children's Mental Health received a one time, one year supplemental grant to help military children and families who may be at a high risk of experiencing mental health issues due to a family member's deployment, re-deployment, or re-integration. Please continue to check back for updates on events, trainings and many other opportunities!
Military Resources In Our Community
FREE TRAINING CLASSSES AVAILABLE IN 4 COUNTIES Benton, Stearns, Sherburne & Wright
Supporting Children and Families During
Military Deployments and Reunions
The Minnesota Child Care Resource & Referral Network, STARS for Children’s Mental Health, Child Care Choices and the Midwest Child Care Resource & Referral have partnered to bring free training classes to the counties of Benton, Stearns, Sherburne and Wright. In these classes, participants will learn about the unique needs of children who have one or more parents serving in the United States Military. The trainings will cover the cycles of deployment and reintegration, the issues for children and provide practical application for social workers, mental health care professionals, clinicians, educators, clergy, child care providers and other professionals who work directly with children.
Training options designed to fit your needs:
1) 6-hour day long training addressing deployment and reintegration
2) 3-hour trainings: Deployment or Reintegration
3) On-line trainings
4) Tailored training to fit your schedule
Online training classes are available through the CCR&R Network’s Eager-to-Learn online delivery system. To view class dates for online training and to register for an online training class please visit www.mnchildcare.org and click on Eager-to-Learn.
These free trainings will be delivered to groups beginning in March, 2008 and will be offered through September, 2008.
To request a training session at a time and location convenient to your group, please contact: Julie Wasiluk, Project Coordinator, MNCCR&R Network 380 Lafayette Road, Suite #103 St. Paul, MN 55107. 651-290-9704 x 119 or juliew@mnchildcare.org.
“Funding for training classes were made possible (in part) by Cooperative Agreement # 5 U79 SM57034-02 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.”
**Classes are also available throughout the state of Minnesota for a fee**
Mission: Youth Outreach for Military Families
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota are providing FREE MEMBERSHIPS to Clubs and the KIDSTOP after-schools program for families with caregivers who are National Guard, reserve, active, deployed or returning military personnel, good through Sept. 30, 2008.
Military children face special challenges, from long separations to worries about parents’ safety. These youth need the stability and predictability of Boys & Girls Club programs, caring guidance that club staff provide, and the chance to relax and have fun! Whether on- or off-base the Club is a place that offers a variety of educational, recreational, cultural and social activities for youth ages 5 – 18. Click here for details.
For more information on this project or to learn how to register your child, please contact the Boys & Girls Club at 320.252.7616.
Operation: SOS - Serving Our Soldiers
Operation SOS is a service based program designed to assist military personnel and their families during or following a deployment to a combat zone. It provides a safe place to connect with resources and apply for support services that can help get through everyday challenges. Operation SOS staff have compiled resources and are partnering with various companies and retailers in the community to attempt to give back and say thank you. Whether it is help with shoveling the snow, cutting the grass, purchasing a new appliance, or making needed repairs, SOS can help. There are no income restrictions and minimal paperwork to complete (families must reside in Benton, Sherburne, Stearns or Wright County). Call Tri-Cap at (320) 251-1612 for more information or click here for details.
Training
The Minnesota Child Care Resource & Referral Network, STARS for Children’s Mental Health and Child Care Choices have partnered to bring training classes to the counties of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright. In these classes, participants will learn about the unique needs of children who have one or more parents serving in the United States Military. The trainings will cover the cycles of deployment and reintegration, the issues for children and provide practical application for social workers, mental health care professionals, clinicians, educators, clergy, child care providers and other professionals who work directly with children.
These free trainings will be delivered to groups beginning in March 2008 and will be offered through September, 2008.
To request that a training session be held at a time and location convenient to your group, please contact:
Julie Wasiluk, Project Coordinator, Minnesota Child Care Resource & Referral Network
380 Lafayette Road, Suite #103
St. Paul, MN 55107
651-290-9704 x 119
juliew@mnchildcare.org
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Boys & Girls Club
Boys & Girls Club provides free services to military families
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