PACT Programs
The listing below provides links to current major projects of PACT for Families Collborative. Many PACT for Families programs are funded by grants from state and federal agencies. Others are paid for through Local Collaborative Time Study (LCTS) dollars and membership dues. Although the Collaborative strives to retain all programs that are showing positive benefit to youth and families, some programs do end when the funding source ends. PACT for Families provides a large network to share ideas and resources and to seek funding for new and continuing local efforts. By being involved with collaborative committees and connections, people are automatically connected to new ideas and resources.
Existing projects include:
- Family Liaison, personalized support to families in need.
- Guia (Youth Development Service for Ethnic Minorities), a project to assist minority youth with chemical dependency and mental health concerns to create an environment for a healthier and prosperous future.
- Partnership for Success support Kandiyohi, Renville, and Yellow Medicine Counties to prevent the initiation and reduce current levels of underage drinking, marijuana use, and vaping in the community among youth age 9 - 20 years.
- School-based Staff, school social workers/counselors supported by PACT for Families.
- Wraparound, a team approach for children and families with complex needs.
- Journey to Independence, Journey to Independence (JTI) is a Federally Funded Program through a four-year SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) grant that provides transition services for youth ages 16 – 21 who struggle with recognized SED/SMI or emerging mental health issues.
- Families Forever, Families Forever is a voluntary program for foster, kinship, and adoptive families, made possible through a grant from the MN Department of Human Services Child Safety and Permanency Division.