Child Wellbeing and Family Stability Services

Our social workers engage families in partnership to enhance child and family safety, mental health, and well-being.  We are engaged in several collaborative efforts with Olmsted County Children and Family Services to offer families support to address their individualized needs. These programs include: 

Family Advocacy in Recovery and Restoration (FARR)

Family Advocacy in Recovery and Restoration (FARR) provides recovery support for women who are pregnant and/or parenting. Services are culturally appropriate, gender specific, and comprehensive. FARR currently operates in the Dodge, Goodhue, Olmsted, Steele, Waseca, and Winona Counties.

Family Access Center

The Family Access Center (FAC) exists to provide children with opportunities for safe, conflict-free access to their loved ones. Committed to the needs of children, FAC supports their right to develop and maintain relationships with their families while protecting them from adult conflicts and other family challenges. We believe that, in most circumstances, children benefit from maintaining regular contact with their loved ones.

Family Involvement Strategies (FIS)

A unique family engagement process that builds on family strengths to develop care and safety plans.

FATHER Project

The positive involvement of both parents in a child’s life is important to their healthy development and overall wellbeing. FATHER Project assists fathers in overcoming the barriers that prevent them from supporting their children emotionally and economically. 

Domestic Violence Education and Support Groups:  

Women's Domestic Violence and Education Support Group

We offer education and support for women of all ages who have been impacted by domestic violence. Through curriculum and guided discussions, women explore a variety of related issues designed to offer the education and support necessary to increase their safety and overall well-being.

Children's Group Domestic Violence and Education Support Group

The Children’s Domestic Violence Education and Support Group takes place in conjunction with the Women’s Domestic Violence Education and Support Group

Through discussions, art and creative play, children ages 5 and older explore a variety of issues. Children will learn about domestic violence, how to be safe, not to take on the responsibility of the behavior of others, and self-care. Childcare is provided for children under age 5.