"Kids Matter!" Parent Messages from Suburban Ramsey Family Collaborative

Bullying: How to prevent it, intercept it and stop it La Intimidación/Acoso: como prevenirlo, interceptarlo y detenerlo Keeping an eye on the emotional pulse of your child Connections Matter Creating Caring Relationships with Children and Young People The Power of Family Meals El Poder de las Comidas Familiares Addressing alcohol, tobacco and other drugs Sobre alcohol, tabaco y otras drogas Taking Action to Prevent Suicide Nurturing "Sparks" in Children and Young People Worried about Under-age Drinking? Worried about Marijuana Use?

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Northwest Youth & Family Services (NYFS) is a non-profit human service agency that serves clients in northern suburban Ramsey county. From mental health counseling - dealing with ADHD, depression, family conflict, marital conflict, divorce, anxiety, behavior disorders, self-esteem problems, anger, stress, employment issues, difficult life transitions - to chore services for seniors, to individuals and families in need and youth with guilty misdemeanor crimes and status offenses, NYFS offers the appropriate help. Visit http://nyfs.org/ to learn more.

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Food & Nutrition Services

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Student Records
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Drug/Alcohol Resources

• http://www.drugfree.org - helping parents prevent, intervene and find treatment for their children
• The Diversion Program - help your child before the police have to get involved
  

Cyberbullying

• NetSmartz - National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
• Committee for Children
• National Crime Prevention Council
  

Tips for Parents of Teenagers:

• TimeToTalk - guides and tips to help you have ongoing conversations with your kids regarding staying drug-free
• Kids and Screen Time
  
• Answers to Questions Frequently Asked by Adults Concerned About Adolescent Behavior
  

Minnesota Health Care Programs

MN state law (Minn. Stat. 256.962) requires school districts to notify all children and families of available coverage through Minnesota Health Care Programs.

• Information form in English
• En Espanol

Additional Parent Resources

• The 621 Family Resource Center - free parenting resources (books, CD's, DVD's)
• Project Lifesaver - a reliable program for locating missing persons of any age