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breaking and housing support options,support groups,and our Freedom Fund financial assistance program.We continue to focus on providing services which are client-led and trauma-informed,because it is important to meet the client where they are and focus on what needs are most important to them.We also continue to see clients and their families facing multiple complex needs in addition to their legal and safety concerns,which result in additional barriers in achieving long-term security and stability.We wanted to share a client story that highlights this piece. "Melissa"is a Mounds View client who was referred to Tubman by law enforcement when she was assaulted by her husband. The parties share children,including two with special needs.The children were present at the time of the assault,and Melissa sustained several injuries.A Tubman legal advocate was able to connect with her right away to create a safety plan and provide information on the court process,the defendant's custody and release status,and request that a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order issue.As the criminal case proceeded through the process,Melissa was able to meet with her advocate and the city prosecutor at court to provide additional input on the case.Tubman also supported the family with rental assistance,gas and grocery cards,and children's needs such as diapers,clothes,and school supplies.In addition,Melissa was able to relocate to a new place,providing much more safety and a fresh start for her and her children.When sharing what Tubman's services meant to her,Melissa stated the following: "Before getting the help and support from my Tubman advocate, my children and I were out of touch, lost, and in a deep hole.Being a mom of young children with disabilities and having to deal with the abuse from my husband and his family was scary. Working with Tubman now gives me much confidence due to the support and hope for me to continue to live my life and work for my children. Tubman was there to help at the beginning when I was low and connected me to people and communities giving me the tools to start over. Thank you Tubman." In addition to providing ongoing direct client services,we continue to strive to build stronger relationships with the Mounds View police department in order to work together to provide extra support to the victim-survivors we serve.There was one scary situation in particular this year in which the police department and a Tubman advocate addressed ongoing safety issues with a victim- survivor,and officers were able to provide additional patrols and welfare checks at the client's residence until Tubman could support the client with getting a security system.In the last year,Tubman staff also attended several department roll calls to meet directly with patrol officers and provide time to share more about our services and answer questions.Further,Deputy Chief Hellpap and Officer LeVoir have continued to participate in our Think Tank committee meetings with other systems partners from Ramsey and Washington Counties.In the next year,we hope to explore additional opportunities to connect and collaborate. Overall,our team is so grateful for the city's ongoing support in ensuring these vital services for the Mounds View community.It really does make a difference in the lives of the clients we serve,and we look forward to our continued partnership in 2025.