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MEET THE TEAM our pact Team office based sarah vonderharr Executive Director Jenn pauff Transition Supervisor & RTS Program Coordinator Family Support Services Supervisor JAYDE SMITH Social Marketing Corin Gauer RTS Lead Family Coordinator kell maloyd MEGHNA SUBBA Evaluator Wraparound Coordinator Jeremy evans Nyssa Stien RTS Youth and Young Adult Coordinator Jessica Roelofs JTI Transition Facilitator Family Support Services Family Liaison DEBBIE GERRETY RTS Youth and Young Adult Coordinator ELIZABETH FISCHER terence jackson JTI Transition Facilitator Somali Community Outreach nasteha mohamed maria moreno JTI Lead Family Coordinator Kisha Malecek Youth Support Specialist jolene lambert Finance Coordinator Somali Community Liaison AMINA MOHAMMED KHARIE NEEVA AUBERT JTI Program Coordinator Latino Community Liaison Leyva de amos lonnie sanchez JTI Transition Facilitator Office Manager & LCTS Coordinator ann poe jeff magnuson School Liaison school based Brian Skogen Social Worker Canby Schools K-12 Misty Langseth ACGC Jr and Sr School Social Worker Tammy Minton Litchfield Schools; Ripley Elementary Social Worker Email Call Follow PACTOFFICE@pactforfamilies.org 320-231-7030

Release of Information Individual Releasing Information Name of Individual* Mailing Address* Phone* Birthday Month Day Year The information that I agree to allow exchanged is the following: Multi choice* All Medical Records Medical Information & Records Social Service/Social Information School Records/Educational Information Progress Notes & Discharge Summary Chemical Dependency Eval/Reports (child must sign) Court/Court Service Record Psychiatric/Psychological Assessment Evaluation Results Financial Information & Records Other The purpose for this exchange of information is: The purpose for this exchange of information is:* Coordination of Care Case Management/Service Coordination Communication of Needs Judicial Hearing(s) (Court) Program Eligibility Determination Other Individual Completing Form Name:* Email * I am: Single choice* The individual listed above The parent of the individual listed above The legal custodian, guardian, or conservator of the individual listed above Releasing Information to PACT I authorize PACT for Families to: Multi choice* Obtain Records Disclose Records Exchange Records Name of Organization* Who you are releasing the information from. Mailing Address* Phone* Fax I understand that: The information will be used for the purpose specified and will not be disclosed to other sources unless specifically authorized by law. I may refuse to release this information and the consequences of refusal have been explained to me. I may revoke this Authorization at any time by making a request in writing directly to the PACT for Families office; however, I understand that I cannot retroactively make such a revocation. Exception to revocation: To the extent that PACT for Families has already used or disclosed information under the Authorization or if the Authorization was obtained as a condition of obtaining insurance information. The information to be exchanged will be treated as “private” or “confidential” as governed by the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, M.S. 13.01 to M.S. 13.88. This Authorization will permit two-way telephone or interactive television communication between the agencies or individuals listed. This information may not be disclosed to anyone else other than those agencies or individuals listed above unless written permission is provided. I am entitled to a copy of this authorization once I have signed it and I may review/request copies of information disclosed. If I fail to specify an expiration date, event or condition, this authorization will expire in one year. Unless otherwise revoked, this authorization will expire on: Month Day Year Parent/Guardian Signature* Drawing mode selected. Drawing requires a mouse or touchpad. For keyboard accessibility, select Type or Upload. Child/Client Signature* Drawing mode selected. Drawing requires a mouse or touchpad. For keyboard accessibility, select Type or Upload. Submit

2024 LCTS RESERVE FUNdING MATERIALS 2024 LCTS RESERVE FUNDING APPLICATION COMING SOON 5-12 PREVENTION MODEL EARLY CHILDHOOD PREVENTION MODEL 13-25 PREVENTION MODEL CHILDRENS LAC PREVENTION MODEL

FAMILy liaison The Family Liaison program is a voluntary service designed to assist parents and caregivers facing various family stressors, including: Challenges related to children's mental health Parenting Difficulties Financial struggles Issues related to chemical usage Our dedicated family liaisons engage with parents to hear their questions and concerns, collaborating with them to formulate a tailored plan to address the unique needs of their family. The overarching objective is to empower parents and caregivers, enabling them to make informed and positive decisions crucial for the well-being of their child.

COunty resources Resource Lists Click the county name or button below for the county you are seeking resources in. The following lists are current as of 2026. For any questions or changes please contact jenn.pauff@pactforfamilies.org Recursos en español a continuación KANDIYOHI YELLOW MEDICINE RENVILLE MEEKER MCLEOD KANDIYOHI COUNTY RESOURCES MCLEOD COUNTY RESOURCES MEEKER COUNTY RESOURCES RENVILLE COUNTY RESOURCES YELLOW MEDICINE COUNTY RESOURCES Recursos en español RECURSOS DEL CONDADO DE KANDYOHI RECURSOS DEL CONDADO DE MCLEOD RECURSOS DEL CONDADO DE MEEKER RECURSOS DEL CONDADO DE RENVILLE RECURSOS DEL CONDADO DE YELLOW MEDICINE

parent advisory committee Parent Advisory: This committee is open to parents and caregivers of children who have mental health concerns. Their focus is being a voice for children with mental health issues, identifying gaps in services, and networking with parents and organizations in the five counties of PACT for Families statewide. Meeting dates & times Second Monday of the month. 5:30 - 7:00 PM Contact Jayde for meeting location: jayde.smith@pactforfamilies.org

PARTNERSHIP FOR SUCCESS Prevention Resources (Select a substance below) Alcohol Here you will find more information for educating youth on the dangers of underage drinking. MORE INFO Cannabis Cannabis comes in many dangerous forms and has become easily accessible to youth. MORE INFO Fentanyl/Opioids Education around opioids like fentanyl is vital to prevention. Parents can be prepared for tough conversation. MORE INFO Tobacco/Vaping Understanding the risks associated with vaping and tobacco use can have positive impacts on youth health. MORE INFO SW Minnesota Regional Prevention Report VIEW REPORT Local Coalitions KCDFC FACEBOOK PAGE RAPAD FACEBOOK PAGE YMCHC FACEBOOK PAGE About PFS The Partnership for Success (PFS) project aims to 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 aged 9-20 years. PFS collaborates with the county’s Chemical Health Coalitions - Renville Alliance for the Prevention of Alcohol and Drugs (RAPAD), Kandiyohi County Drug-Free Coalition, and Yellow Medicine Chemical Health Coalition (CHC) to build capacity within the county coalitions, implement a multi-strategy campaign to target community norms and address accessibility to substances. The two main goals of the PFS project are: Goal 1: Utilize the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) to increase the capacity of school districts and organizations in Kandiyohi, Renville, and Yellow Medicine Counties to implement effective prevention programming to reduce substance use by youth ages 9-20. Goal 2: To reduce youth substance use in Kandiyohi, Renville, and Yellow Medicine counties by implementing effective evidence-based and promising practices as developed through the Strategic Prevention Framework under the direction of the leadership team in each county. One key strategy to support PFS prevention efforts will be to use the Positive Community Norms Model (PCN) . PCN is a philosophical framework based on the Science of the Positive, supported through years of research to integrate the best of several models to address social inequities. The work of promoting positive community norms is to create a context of supportive, safe, stable, and nurturing relationships. It involves focusing on actual norms and correcting misperceptions of norms. This model has been used extensively in the State of Minnesota through local prevention coalitions. For more information on the PFS Grant Project, contact: Jeremy Radtke , PFS Program Coordinator, jeremy.radtke@pactforfamilies.org Partnership for Success is made possible through grant funding from SAMHSA.

9-25 committee The 9 to 25 committee uses data from the PACT and other local and state surveys/research to identify concerns related to children and adolescents ages 9 to 25 in the PACT five-county area. The 9 to 25 committee works together to develop specific initiatives around goals. While mainly dealing with issues related to children and youth, this group’s focus is on the identified areas of concern rather than any specific age-related group. Throughout 2021, the Early Childhood Committee and the 9-25 Committee discussed the need for Early Childhood to be expanded from birth to age 8. The two committees agreed that better serves the needs of children in our community. The 9 to 25 committee’s mission is: To plan and implement strategies that address issues confronted by children and young adults in the PACT for Families area. PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Parent Advisory: This committee is open to parents and caregivers of children who have mental health concerns. Their focus is being a voice for children with mental health issues, identifying gaps in services, and networking with parents and organizations in the five counties of PACT for Families and statewide... LEARN MORE

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committees The listing below provides links to information on our collaborative committees We collaborate with our partners and communities to help deliver our mission The collaborative is a unique organization developed by its many partners to fill gaps in services and reduce duplication. Members include county social service, public health, and corrections agencies; school districts; mental health providers; and other child-serving agencies. PACT for Families and its partners are dedicated to changing systems to be more prevention-focused and family-friendly. Full Collaborative LEARN MORE early childhood committee The focus of the Early Childhood Committee is to enhance the cognitive, physical and social/emotional development of children from prenatal through age five. The committee looks for ways to help all early childhood agencies and programs work together to meet the needs of our youngest children and families. We strive to identify and address gaps in services. The committee's mission statement is: to enhance early childhood mental health services in the five counties. LEARN MORE The mission of the 5 County Children’s LAC is: to use the knowledge of a broad range of people to improve local mental health services, especially those who use mental health services. Participation is encouraged by family members, those who provide services and those who are concerned about public policy. 5-county children's lac LEARN MORE 9-25 committee The 9 to 25 committee uses data from the SHARE and other surveys/research to identify concerns related to children and adolescents ages 9 to 25 in the PACT five-county area. The 9 to 25 committee divides into topical work groups to develop specific initiatives around the goals of the larger group. While mainly dealing with issues related to children and youth, this group’s focus is on the identified areas of concern rather than any specific age-related group. LEARN MORE parent advisory committee Parent Advisory: This committee is open to parents and caregivers of children who have mental health concerns. Their focus is being a voice for children with mental health issues, identifying gaps in services, and networking with parents and organizations in the five counties of PACT for Families and statewide... LEARN MORE

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