LSS
Family Resource Center (Iron Range)
Treating youth with dignity and respect while
providing a safe environment and a vision of hope.
The Family Resource Center is
owned and operated by Lutheran Social Service of
Minnesota (LSS). We provide services to youth and their families as
they encounter crisis or major difficulties.
Our professional, trained
staff use an approach based on strengths to help
youth overcome behavioral or environmental issues. Our programs
emphasize the importance of responsible behavior
in forming healthy relationships.
We serve….
Youth who are referred by county social service providers, the court
system,
area law enforcement and probation. Youth are referred to our programs for
one or more of the following reasons:
LSS services
provided at the Family Resource Center
Range Youth Shelter:
is a 10-bed, 24-hour shelter that offers emergency,
short-term care to youth ages 0-17.
Supervised
Visitation Program:
provides a supervisor for families who require
monitoring during visits with their children.
Safe Exchange
Service:
offers parents an opportunity to exchange custody of
their children without parental contact when there is existing
conflict and/or safety concerns.
Respite Care Program: provides respite for caregivers of
children with
Severe Emotional Disturbances. It is a 2-day weekend, education and
activity
focused program based on positive reinforcement of fundamental skills of
daily life.
Positive Directions: promotes a positive, one-to-one
proactive and constructive relationship between a caring, qualified
adult and a child in a therapeutic relationship. This program is paid
for by MA and meets their requirements.
For more information about any
of the above listed youth services or to make
a referral please contact us at 218-741-3343.
Oh No! 18 Program: provides a 15-week independent living skills
training
group for self-referred youth ages 16-20. Contact telephone: 218-741-4961
or
218-969-5745.
