Prevention and Development
Child and Youth Enrichment
Improves the lives of youth ages 0-18 through curriculums that reflect best practices in the area of child development.
Who you are helping:
- Boy Scouts of America, Northern Lights Council-Youth Enrichment
- Camp Fire USA, Northern Star Council-I Can Do It
- Camp Fire USA, Northern Star Council-Youth Development
- Girl Scouts of USA, Dakota Horizons Council-Youth Enrichment
- YMCA-Youth Programs
- YMCA-Aquatics
- West Fargo Park District-Youth Programs
- Courage Center-FM Area Courage Day Camp
- DGF School District-Youth Services
What they are working toward:
(sampling of program goal):
- 60% of youth will have increased leadership skills each year they are involved in the program
- 65% of youth will feel a strengthened personal involvement with family each year they are involved in the program
- 82% of youth will increase interpersonal competence each year they are involved in the program
- 76% of youth will practice peaceful conflict resolutions while members of the program
- 82% of youth will learn life skills as defined by each program
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Mentorship
Creates relationships between a mentor and mentee to develop social and interpersonal skills or maintain the quality of life. Programs participants may be from varying age groups, developmental stages and ability levels.
Who you are helping:
- Arc of Cass County-Arc Buddies
- Healthy Community Initiative-MentorLink
- Village Family Service Center-Big Brother Big Sister
- Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota (LSSND)-Senior Companion Program
What they are working toward:
(sampling of program goal):
- 30% of participants will have lasting friendships with partners (matches last over one year)
- 30% of participants will have quality friendships with partners (measured on time spent together)
- 30% of participants will become involved with the community
- 70% of participants will have increased self confidence
- 70% of mentees will have improved school performance
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Life Skills
Teach and encourage members of the community to live healthy and productive lives through programming that reflects best practices in its area of skill development. The clients of these programs may have varying levels of abilities and education, and/or come from low to moderate household incomes.
Who you are helping:
- Vocational Training Center-Sheltered Employment
- Red River Human Service Foundation-Rec. Center
- YMCA-Open Doors Program
What they are working toward:
(sampling of program goal):
- 50% of participants know and understand appropriate actions for severe weather
- 50% of participants exhibit appropriate social behaviors during activities
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Counseling/Mental Health
Counseling services and advocacy for individuals experiencing problems with addictions and/or mental illnesses or needing help in dealing with major life events.
Who you are helping:
- Mental Health America of North Dakota (MHAND)-South Valley office
- Arc West Central Minnesota (WCMN)-Family Connections
- Hospice-Journey’s Program
- Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota (LSSND)-Gambler’s Choice
- Village Family Service Center-Counseling
- YouthWorks-Family Counseling COOP
- Rape and Abuse Crisis Center-Sexual Assault
- Rape and Abuse Crisis Center-Domestic Violence
- Sex Abuse Treatment Program
What they are working toward:
(sampling of program goal):
- 80% of participants utilize positive coping strategies
- 100% of participants will improve positive day-to-day functioning
- 85% of participating families will better manage parent-child conflicts and at-risk youth will remain safely at home or be reunited with family
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Referral and Volunteer Services
Connect potential volunteers and volunteer positions and/or are a resource for informing the community.
Who you are helping:
- FirstLink-Volunteer Services
- FirstLink-211
- FirstLink-Season of Hope
- Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)-Volunteer Services
- Rural Enrichment and Counseling Headquarters (REACH)- Volunteer Services
- Lakes and Prairies Community Action Agency-Child Care Resource and Referral
- American Red Cross, Minn-Kota Chapter-Health and Safety Services
What they are working toward:
(sampling of program goal):
- 20% of participants achieve appropriate skills to volunteer during a disaster
- 2080 individuals educated on suicide issues and services per year
- 100% of participating childcare providers have access to resources, tools and expertise to assist them in meeting standards of quality care
- 100% of participating childcare providers are able to offer quality care that supports children’s’ development and prepares them for school
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