Children Youth and Family Services (CYFS)

Support, Information, Referral, Training and Advocacy

We provide support, information, referral, training and advocacy to deafblind children ages 0-21 while in school on IFSP/ IEP.  Our interveners are trained staff who work with deafblind children so they may learn about their environment, community, meet developmental goals, and develop communication strategies.

Interveners assist families with techniques for communicating with their child, developing appropriate expectations, and collaborating with educators, schools, and service providers.

For more information or to make a referral, please contact Kim Johnson, Children, Youth and Family Services Manager, at (612) 843-3401 (voice) or kjohnson@dbsm.org.