A number of committees make up the larger body of IEIC. Each Committee is listed below with their respective contact person, meeting times, goals and tasks:
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Autism |
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Contact
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Dawn M. Falenschek-Sieber 763-323-5568; Dawn.Sieber@co.anoka.mn.us
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Meeting Schedule
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As needed
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Goal
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To further the First Signs program to local health providers, child care providers and others who have contact with young children
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Tasks
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Setting up presentations with the aforementioned providers to disseminate First Signs information
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Early Childhood Mental Health |
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Linda Laakkenon, 763-717-7718; Linda
Laakkenon@co.anoka.mn.us
George Borrell, 763-422-7054; George.Borrell@co.anoka.mn.us
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Meeting Schedule
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3rd Friday; 10-11:30am 1201 89th Ave NE Room 325 Blaine |
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Goal
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To address, support and identify children's mental health needs and services for children ages birth to five |
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Tasks
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Serve as a resource and support to programs that address the mental health needs of young children. Explore existing resources/programs to improve services for young children. Identify linkages with other committees related to children's mental health. Publish Mental Health Resource Guide for Young Children and Common Behavior Concerns booklet |
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Family Resource
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Contact
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Deb Edstrom, 763-323-6047; Debora.Edstrom@co.anoka.mn.us
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Meeting Schedule
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2nd Monday; 6-8 p.m. at the Blaine Human Services Center
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Goal
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A family-driven
committee of Anoka Area IEIC that provides information,
resources and a network of support for families whose
children, ages birth to kindergarten, have special needs
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Tasks
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Determined
by focus groups or needs assessments of the parents. Past
examples include organizing fun activities for families
and parents, providing speakers and training opportunities,
sponsoring Sibshops for older siblings of children with
special needs and publishing a newsletter. |
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Inservice
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Contact
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Kathleen Speggen
763-323-6077; Kathleen.Speggen@co.anoka.mn.us
Janet Halls 763-422-7580; Janet.Halls@co.anoka.mn.us
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Meeting Schedule
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Determined as needed, typically every other month; location to be determined.
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Goal
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To provide
training opportunities for parents and providers related
to Early Childhood issues and activities. |
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Tasks
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Support
and coordinate training activities with other committees
and collaborative agencies. Respond to the stated
needs and on-going changes of IEIC and member agencies
to provide timely information and training. |
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Membership |
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Contact
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Liz Hultgren
763-422-7240; Elizabeth.Hultgren@co.anoka.mn.us
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Meeting Schedule
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Times and locations vary according to need.
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Goal
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To increase active membership in IEIC and its committees. The focus is on increasing parent membership.
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Tasks
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Develop a member's handbook. Develop a plan for recruiting new members. Develop ongoing orientation/mentoring for new members
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Outreach |
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Renee Hepperlen 763-323-7417; Renee.Hepperlen@co.anoka.mn.us
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Meeting Schedule
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Every other month; Time and location may vary
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Goal
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To develop and implement public awareness systems designed to inform families of available programs and services.
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Tasks
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Speak to groups, develop and disseminate outreach materials
and medical mailings. Facilitating language translation
and outreach materials.
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