Headwaters Relief Organization Inc

Perspectives, formerly known as New Realities, is a multiprogram, human service agency that provides services to homeless and underprivileged families. Founded in 1976, it operates a 22,000-square-foot facility that houses a reception area, offices, classrooms, and visitation and group rooms, as well as training and multipurpose rooms. The agency administers the Kids Connection (KC) program, which includes extended day learning, nutrition, and social and academic enrichment services for at-risk children in kindergarten through grade six. Perspectives offers a supportive housing program that features case management, life skills training, and education and employment assistance. It is funded by corporations, government agencies, family foundations, and civil and community organizations. The agency also provides children and parent education programs. Perspectives is located in St. Louis Park, Minn.

The Washburn Center for Children, located in Minneapolis, is a nonprofit agency that provides welfare and developmental services related to social, emotional and behavioral problems. Its services are designed to develop skills, resolve problems and connect with resources. Its assessment, treatment, consultation and prevention services include outpatient assessment and treatment. It also provides in-home family services for underprivileged children. The center offers a family focused and chemical health program for children with drug abuse history. It offers consultation services to parent groups for families at-risk through the intensive day treatment and home front home-based services. The Washburn Center for Children also provides outreach consultation and training services for children in day care centers and preschools.