Barron County Brighter Futures Initiative

Barron County Brighter Futures Initiative The Brighter Futures Initiative, or BFI, is a three year grant that was awarded to the Barron County Department of Health & Human Services in 2015. etc.

The grant is funded through the Wisconsin Department of Health & Human Services. The BFI works to reach youth, ages 12-17, who have been affected by trauma and provide appropriate care. The Brighter Future Initiative works to train licensed therapists in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). This is done through a 12 month learning collaborative. The BFI also works to train individ

uals, such as foster parents and bio parents, in Trauma Informed Parenting, otherwise know as TIP. Lastly, through the initiative community stakeholders and organizations who work with/encounter youth will be trained in trauma. Those targeted include law enforcement, youth serving organizations, daycare centers, school districts. The Brighter Futures Initiative will create lasting partnerships, educate those working with youth in trauma informed care and work to create a trauma informed community.

09/28/2022

The Strengthening Families for Parents and Youth 10-14 program at Barron Middle School has been delayed to begin on October 17th. This means you still have time to sign up! The program dates are October 17 & 24, November 7,14 & 28, and December 5 & 12. The program is FREE! Have fun as a family and help your child be successful in the teem years. Receive free meal and $20 gas card for each session attended. PLUS a $100 family fun day package for attending 6 of the 7 sessions.

Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y72WWTG
or contact Jenna Romanowski, [email protected] or 715-537-6311.

The Brighter Futures Initiative, or BFI, is a three year grant that was awarded to the Barron County Department of Health & Human Services in 2015. The grant is funded through the Wisconsin Department of Health & Human Services. The BFI works to reach youth, ages 12-17, who have been affected by trauma and provide appropriate care.

The Brighter Future Initiative works to train licensed therapists in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). This is done through a 12 month learning collaborative. The BFI also works to train individuals, such as foster parents and bio parents, in Trauma Informed Parenting, otherwise know as TIP. Lastly, through the initiative community stakeholders and organizations who work with/encounter youth will be trained in trauma. Those targeted include law enforcement, youth serving organizations, daycare centers, school districts. etc.

The Brighter Futures Initiative will create lasting partnerships, educate those working with youth in trauma informed care and work to create a trauma informed community.

There is still room in the upcoming Strengthening Families: For Parents and Youth 10-14 program at Riverview Middle Scho...
09/20/2022

There is still room in the upcoming Strengthening Families: For Parents and Youth 10-14 program at Riverview Middle School in Barron. The program is on Mondays from October 3rd to November 21 (no session October 31). Have fun as a family, receive a free meal and a $10 gas card for each session you attend!

Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y72WWTG
Contact Jenna Romanowski at 715-537-6311 or [email protected] to register or questions.

Help prepare you and your teen for the teen years! There will be a session of Strengthening Families: For Parents and Yo...
09/07/2022

Help prepare you and your teen for the teen years! There will be a session of Strengthening Families: For Parents and Youth 10-14 at Riverview Middle School in Barron Mondays October 3-November 21 with no session on October 31. You and your teen will learn tools, skills, and strategies that will help you get through situations that arise in the teen years. Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y72WWTG

To register, for more information, or questions, contact Jenna Romanowski at (715)-537-6311 or [email protected]

We are excited to be getting more Strengthening Families: For Parents and Youth 10-14 facilitators trained!
06/15/2022

We are excited to be getting more Strengthening Families: For Parents and Youth 10-14 facilitators trained!

Another training this week in Barron, WI with Barron County Department of Health and Human Services!

We are looking for people interested in becoming Strengthening Families: For Parents and Youth 10-14 Facilitators. If yo...
05/20/2022

We are looking for people interested in becoming Strengthening Families: For Parents and Youth 10-14 Facilitators. If you enjoy working with youth and want to make a difference in the community, this is a great opportunity for you. If you have questions or are interested in becoming a facilitator please contact Jenna Romanowski at [email protected] or 715-537-6311.

There is still room in the upcoming Strengthening Families: For Parents and Youth 10-14 at Cumberland Middle School. The...
03/08/2022

There is still room in the upcoming Strengthening Families: For Parents and Youth 10-14 at Cumberland Middle School. The program runs on Mondays from March 28th-May 16th with no session on April 18th.

Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KRBRVC8

For questions contact [email protected] or call (715)-537-6311

There will be a Strengthening Families: For Parents and Youth 10-14 at the Cumberland Middle School this Spring! Spend 1...
02/15/2022

There will be a Strengthening Families: For Parents and Youth 10-14 at the Cumberland Middle School this Spring! Spend 1 on 1 time with your child, strengthen communication skills, and build positive family relationships in this FREE program.

Cumberland Middle School:
Monday Nights March 28th - May 16th
No session on April 18th
Dinner: 5:30 pm
Program: 6-8 pm
FREE Childcare

Sign up here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KRBRVC8

For questions or more information, contact Jenna Romanowski at [email protected] or (715)537-6311.

Barron County UW-Extension will be offering the next Raising a Thinking Child online class starting May 26th. Due to COV...
05/05/2020

Barron County UW-Extension will be offering the next Raising a Thinking Child online class starting May 26th. Due to COVID-19 this class will be offered free of charge, and materials will be sent directly to your home! To register: https://forms.gle/HXoR841svRK79d3t5
Any questions, call Missy Bablick: 715-537-6254 or email: [email protected]

We are excited to announce that we will be offering the next Raising a Thinking Child online class starting May 26th. Due to COVID-19 this class will be offered free of charge, and materials will be sent directly to your home! To register: https://forms.gle/HXoR841svRK79d3t5
Any questions, call me: 715-537-6254 or email: [email protected]

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Barron, WI
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The Brighter Futures Initiative, or BFI, was a three year grant that was awarded to the Barron County Department of Health & Human Services in 2015. The grant was funded through the Wisconsin Department of Health & Human Services. The BFI worked to reach youth, ages 12-17, who had been affected by trauma and provide appropriate care.

In 2018, Barron County Department of Health and Human Services was granted five more years of funding. This round of funding is targeted substance us prevention in youth, ages 12-17. This will be done through providing instruction for parents/caregivers to learn nurturing skills that support their children and teach them how to effectively discipline and guide their youth. We will also provide instruction to youth giving them a healthy future orientation and an increased appreciation of their parents/caregivers, and teach youth skills for dealing with stress and peer pressure.