Intensive Case Management

Once youth feel safer and stable, they are able to take advantage of Northfield Union of Youth supportive services designed to help them begin healing from their trauma, then identify and pursue longer-term goals. Youth work with their case manager to develop a personalized plan for more independent living or reunification with family. Plans identify goals and action steps around immediate needs, employment, education, housing, mental and physical health, life skills and relationships. NUY provides ongoing support, advocacy and service coordination with social services, educational and justice systems. In addition, youth receive assistance in obtaining vital documents, as lack of documentation is a significant barrier to success in obtaining employment, housing and education.

Learning and Practice in Life Skills

Youth become successful through learning and practicing life skills at The Key, including cooking and nutrition, money management, job search, cleaning and much more.

Integrative Health and Wellness

The health and well-being of our youth is a paramount concern, especially given the traumas most have experienced and their lack of health care. Using a case management approach, NUY provides health education through Rice County Public Health, medical and mental health referrals, and substance use disorder weekly meetings facilitated by HealthFinders.