{"id":171,"date":"2013-10-25T08:47:10","date_gmt":"2013-10-25T13:47:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/solidground.supportunlimited.net\/?page_id=171"},"modified":"2024-09-04T20:46:12","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T01:46:12","slug":"services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/services\/","title":{"rendered":"Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_auto width_full\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_3fded790 height_huge width_full\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:400px\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_c633d87d band height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_03212014\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1><strong>SERVICES<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small with_line width_default thick_5 style_dotted color_secondary align_center\"><div class=\"w-separator-h\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 class=\"vc_custom_heading\">Help for Families Experiencing Homelessness<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container has_text_color has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_92d565f4\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1 style=\"color: #fff;\">What We Do<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>At Solid Ground, we help families and children break the cycle of homelessness and poverty.<\/p>\n<p>We provide housing and supportive services to over 841 individuals each year in our eight supportive housing programs, helping families build the strong foundations they need for a brighter future.<\/p>\n<p>100% of the families served by Solid Ground live in Ramsey County and Washington County. While the majority of our families consist of single mothers with young children, we serve all family structures, including single fathers and two-parent families.<\/p>\n<p>We provide:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>housing navigator<\/strong> to help families find housing<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>family advocate<\/strong> to help parents develop and work toward their goals for employment, education, and health<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>children services specialist<\/strong> to support children socially, emotionally, and academically<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Solid Ground meets families where they are and supports parents in achieving their goals of stability and self-sufficiency.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_right\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_2 icon_atright\" aria-label=\"Tour one of our Units\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Tour one of our Units<\/span><i class=\"fas fa-video\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_default position_center-center\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" style=\"--title-color:var(--color-content-heading);--title-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg-alt);--content-color:var(--color-content-text);--content-bg-color:;--popup-width:1024px;--popup-padding:15px;--popup-wrap-padding:1.5rem 0;\"><button aria-label=\"Close\" class=\"w-popup-closer\" type=\"button\"><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-box animation_fadeIn closerpos_outside without_title\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-h\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-content\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-video align_none has_iframe\"><div class=\"w-video-h\"><iframe title=\"Youtube video player\" src=\"\" data-src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PcJ7mC-k1FA?autoplay=0&controls=1&origin=https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev&loop=0&mute=0\" allowfullscreen=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container border-right\" id=\"support\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_4e55af8d has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 class=\"green-text\">Support For Parents<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>In addition to safe, affordable housing, Solid Ground provides parents with services that support long-term goals of increased stability, improved health, and long-term success. The support provided by Solid Ground helps parents who are living in our housing programs build the strong foundations that their families need to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs accordion-grn accordion toggle_style_1 has_scrolling\" style=\"--sections-title-size:inherit;--sections-gap:0.5rem;\"><div class=\"w-tabs-sections titles-align_none icon_plus cpos_left\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"jf4e\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-jf4e\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Goal Planning<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-jf4e\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Families\u00a0and their Advocates work together to develop an individualized goal plan<em>\u00a0<\/em>that addresses four key areas: 1) Housing Stability; (2) Economic Stability; (3) Educational Advancement; (4) Improved Health &amp; Living Skills.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"r02a\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-r02a\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Budgeting &amp; Tenant Training<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-r02a\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Each parent attends a six-week workshop on creating and maintaining a household budget. Topics covered include repairing their credit, using financial institutions to build wealth, and basic financial management. Also covered in the class are tenant\/landlord rights and responsibilities and conflict resolution to increase a family\u2019s ability to maintain housing when they leave Solid Ground.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"o104\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-o104\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-o104\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The use of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills training is a unique feature to Solid Ground. We were the first agency in the Twin Cities (and possibly the nation) to provide DBT skills training in a family supportive housing setting. DBT assists clients in the regulation of emotions typically brought on by severe stress and trauma and has been shown to help our clients successfully manage their mental and chemical health.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"c1eb\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-c1eb\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Parenting Classes<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-c1eb\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Solid Ground partners with the White Bear Lake Area Schools and their Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program to provide the Conscious Discipline framework to families in Solid Ground programming. Through these classes, families become more aware of the importance of self-regulation as an effective and positive way to handle the challenges of parenting.<\/p>\n<p>Solid Ground also partners with NAMI MN, MKG Parent Coach, Mother\u2019s First, and others. We are expanding our partnerships with new school districts and organizations all the time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"t2c0\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-t2c0\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Employment &amp; Education Services<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-t2c0\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Solid Ground provides group and individual employment services to support families in gaining and maintaining employment and ultimately achieving greater economic stability. Individual tutoring is offered as needed to adult students at East Metro Place. Tutoring is designed to help adult learners prepare for their GED exams or in their college courses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"q392\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-q392\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Referral to Community Resources<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-q392\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Staff assist parents and their children in accessing needed resources, such as financial aid for school, affordable childcare, transportation, chemical dependency treatment, mental health services, support groups, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"p464\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-p464\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Transition Planning and Aftercare<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-p464\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>As families near the completion of their program, staff work with parents to develop a plan for securing permanent housing. Staff continue to provide advocacy and assistance as needed upon a family\u2019s departure from Solid Ground.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"i55b\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-i55b\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Household &amp; Gift Donations<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-i55b\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>With the support of our generous donors, we provide donated furniture, household and personal care items, free of charge, as well as birthday and holiday gifts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Support For Kids<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Solid Ground provides a supportive learning and living environment in which families with children can thrive. We provide a variety of programs and activities to help children in our housing programs grow socially, emotionally, and academically.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs accordion-blue accordion toggle_style_1 has_scrolling\" style=\"--sections-title-size:inherit;--sections-gap:0.5rem;\"><div class=\"w-tabs-sections titles-align_none icon_plus cpos_left\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"o41c\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-o41c\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Learning &amp; Enrichment Program<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-o41c\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The Learning &amp; Enrichment Program provides after-school tutoring at East Metro Place for kids in grades K-8. The program is led by experienced educators and involves over 60 volunteers from the community to provide one-to-one tutoring in reading and math skills. This program impacts more than just a child\u2019s academic success, it also helps to improve their children\u2019s attitude and behavior.<br \/>\n<a title=\"Volunteer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/volunteer\/\">Learn MORE about being a tutor.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"y51d\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-y51d\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Family and Children\u2019s Activities<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-y51d\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Fun and educational activities are provided to both adults and children, including various holiday and cultural celebrations, trips to museums, parks, sporting events, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"r5f1\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-r5f1\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Back-To-School<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-r5f1\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Each August, we collect school supplies for Solid Ground families, so that each child is properly prepared for the beginning of the school year and academic success.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"n6d6\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-n6d6\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Childcare and Early Learning<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-n6d6\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Solid Ground provides childcare during adult programming as well as a variety of early learning opportunities for our littlest ones throughout the year. We are almost always in need of volunteers to assist us in caring for children.<br \/>\n<a title=\"Volunteer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/volunteer\/\">LEARN MORE about becoming a volunteer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-grid us_grid type_grid layout_7208 cols_2 preload_style_spinner\" id=\"us_grid_1\" style=\"--columns:2;--gap:1.5rem;\" data-filterable=\"true\"><style>@media (max-width:600px){#us_grid_1{--columns:1!important}}.layout_7208 .w-grid-item-h{}.layout_7208 .usg_post_image_1{margin-bottom:1rem!important}.layout_7208 .usg_post_title_1{color:var(--color-content-secondary)!important;font-size:1.4rem!important;margin-bottom:0.5rem!important}.layout_7208 .usg_hwrapper_1{color:var(--color-content-faded)!important;font-size:0.9rem!important}.layout_7208 .usg_post_content_1{margin-top:0.5rem!important}.layout_7208 .usg_btn_1{margin-top:1.5rem!important}<\/style><div class=\"w-grid-list\">\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-5066 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-stories\" data-id=\"5066\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 stretched\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/moniques-story\/\" aria-label=\"Monique&#8217;s Story\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bigstock-Happy-Smiling-Laughing-Indian-408019268.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bigstock-Happy-Smiling-Laughing-Indian-408019268.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bigstock-Happy-Smiling-Laughing-Indian-408019268-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bigstock-Happy-Smiling-Laughing-Indian-408019268-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bigstock-Happy-Smiling-Laughing-Indian-408019268-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bigstock-Happy-Smiling-Laughing-Indian-408019268-848x565.jpg 848w, https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bigstock-Happy-Smiling-Laughing-Indian-408019268-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/600;\" \/><\/a><\/div><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/moniques-story\/\">Monique&#8217;s Story<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2021-07-12T15:27:54-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>July 12, 2021<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">Monique had her first baby when she was 15 years old. She dropped out of school when she had the baby, and a few months later was placed into foster care because of the unhealthy living situation at her parent&#8217;s house. Once she turned 18, she was basically on her own. Over the next several years, she had three more&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/moniques-story\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-5064 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-stories\" data-id=\"5064\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 stretched\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/jessicas-story\/\" aria-label=\"Jessica&#8217;s Story\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bigstock-Mother-reading-book-to-childre-5955507.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" 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