Minot Programs

A guardian is a person appointed by the court to advocate for the best interest of a child involved in Juvenile Court. The core function of a guardian is an objective examination of the child’s situation to assist the court in understanding the child’s true circumstances and needs. A guardian’s role is to ensure every child lives in a safe, healthy permanent family. Our mission statement is “to provide effective, independent advocacy in the best interest of children before the court”.

Minot

• Sharla Price, GAL Coordinator, 701-255-6909, sprice@youthworksnd.org
• Barb Oliger, LBSW, GAL Program Director, 701-255-6909, boliger@youthworksnd.org

Youthworks shelters provide comprehensive emergency services to runaway youth and their families, as well as, youth experiencing significant parent/child conflict and provide one-time drop-in, and crisis line services to youth who may be contemplating running away and require or seek only a minimal level of service (such as information and referral to other services providers). Full reunification services are available including individual and family counseling, anger management, mediation, mentoring, and personalized aftercare services. For both runaway and short-term care situations parents or guardians retain custody and reunification is intended to happen within 96 hours, or sooner if possible. Professional assessment is available 7 days a week Attendant Care is on-call, short term, staff secure holding of juvenile offenders who cannot or do not need to be placed in a physically secure setting and 1. cannot be immediately released to their parents 2. need to be held until a longer term placement can be arranged 3. need to be held while an investigation is being conducted 4. for whom shelter care is not appropriate due to the risk of running All authorizations for attendant care will go through various law enforcement agencies. Placing agencies have the authority to make placements for up to 24 hours. Placements of 24-48 hours may be allowed by Youthworks but require notification of the Juvenile Court.

Minot

• Crisis Line – 701.425.1042
• Jenn Bailey, STCAC Case Manager, jbailey@youthworksnd.org
• Aleshia Lucy, STCAC Coordinator, alucy@youthworksnd.org
• Mark Heinert, LBSW, Assistant Executive Director, mheinert@youthworksnd.org

A program providing direct service and intensive case management to young survivors of human trafficking, including sex and labor trafficking. Services include individual intake/assessment, individual counseling, appropriate service referrals, transportation, and various emergency shelter and transitional housing options. This program aims to help these young survivors (through age 22) establish a safe, healthy, and secure future. Program staff are also available to provide training and community education.

Minot

• Carrie Evans, M.A., Youth Housing Navigator, 701-837-6519, cevans@youthworksnd.org
• Amy Boyd, LBSW, Program Manager, 701-255-6909, aboyd@youthworksnd.org

Youthworks provides short-term transitional housing and support services to homeless young adults ages 18-24.

Eligibility: Available to homeless youth ages 18-24 who do not have a safe and permanent living arrangement. Housing services are available up to 18 months.

Housing: Youth who are eligible may contact Youthworks for an application. Housing is available based on a

2- to 4-week intake process and apartment vacancy. Support services are available immediately.

There is a program fee charged each month. Upon transition into permanent housing, additional financial assistance may be available.

Support Services

• Furnished apartment
• Counseling and mentoring
• Support groups
• Referrals
• Educational and employment assistance
• Independent living skills education
• Assistance with food, bedding and personal hygiene items
• Drop-in apartment support/supervision

Minot

• Angell Patnaude, THP Case Manager, 701-837-6519, apatnaude@youthworksnd.org
• Tesa Curtiss, LBSW, THP Case Manager, 701-837-6519, tcurtiss@youthworksnd.org
• Carrie Evans, M.A., Youth Housing Navigator, 701-837-6519, cevans@youthworksnd.org
• Mark Heinert, LBSW, Assistant Executive Director, 701-255-6909, mheinert@youthworksnd.org