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ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in various settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children, but may just include parents/caregivers.

Services vary from county to county; volunteer opportunities included for interested community members. Services may include: Basic needs:

• Back-to-school assistance

• Food

• Housing

• Other emergency needs

• Transportation

• Utility assistance

Summer camps for youth Thrift store vouchers for clothing/household goods

Offers around 31 assisted living units (primarily studio and one-bedroom apartments). Basic services typically include:

• Access to common areas

• Emergency call system

• Housekeeping

• Meals

• Utilities

Additional services such as transportation, extra meals, guest accommodations, and personal care support may be available for an added fee.

Provides information about blindness and visual impairment. Provides assistance to individuals for accessing products, services, and trainings to assist with daily activities and adjustments to vision loss.

Health education provided in community settings such as schools and businesses or in the home:

• Breastfeeding Support: Offers families education on breastfeeding basics, support and community resources

• Car Seats Checks: Has a variety of car seats available free of charge for community members that cannot afford to purchase one. A certified car seat technician is also available to help install a new car seat, or make sure a current seat is properly installed.

• Office of Aging: Created to help the county prepare for an aging "Baby Boomer" population. Provides support and coordination of various aging initiatives, including Community Senior Commissions, CarFit, medicine take-back and TRIAD.

• Public Health Nuisance Investigation: Inspects and follows up on reported public health nuisances and other conditions, which may be a threat to the public's health and safety, including emergency responders

Free tax preparation by trained volunteers through the United Way of Brown County. Call well in advance to be sure to get an appointment.

Public meeting rooms are available for community groups. Entrance or admission fees, and the marketing or selling of goods or services for profit, are prohibited. All meetings must be open to the public and may not be restricted to a particular group.

Provides residential and community support services to adults and children with disabilities.

Classes, seminars, discussion groups, as well as various programs and special events

Responsible for maintenance of the County's 400 mile highway system. In addition to keeping highways clear of ice and snow, maintenance crews perform patching, crack filling, shouldering, and gravel blading. They also repair and replace culverts, maintain bridges, mow and control weeds in ditches, as well as other activities.

Information, resources, and referral office to help people through difficult times. Staff provide an immediate assessment of emergency needs and offer resources to help deal with homelessness, chemical dependency, domestic abuse, unemployment, gambling addictions, mental health problems, and help with public assistance. Additional services offered at the center include:

• 7 bus passes for the general public daily; usually gone by 9:10 am. Can be accessed twice per month and an intake form must be filled out.

• Free telephone line, mailboxes for people who are homeless, hygiene items, and household goods

• Safe Bay is located in the parking lot and offers individuals and families living in cars and vans a place to rest without fear of crime, harassment, or being moved along by law enforcement or private security guards. Individuals and families can access showers, breakfast and housing navigation services provided by Daminao Center.

• Work related transportation:

• Gas vouchers: MUST have valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and proof of employment. Can only be accessed once per year.
• Bus pass: MUST have ID and proof of employment. The value of a bus pass is $25 and can only be accessed once per year.

Patient housing includes shuttle transportation to/from the Mayo Clinic and surrounding area, complimentary breakfast, pool, fitness center, and mini-apartment suites with kitchenette.

Minnesota's Medicaid program for people with low income. Most people who have MA receive health care through health plans. Members who do not receive health care through a health plan receive care on a fee-for-service basis, with providers billing the state directly for services they provide. MA pays for a variety of services like doctor visits, prescriptions, and hospital stays. Some services and prescriptions may require prior approval. MA pays for medical bills going back three months from the month the application is received. NOTE: People with disabilities who work, even if they're over the income or asset limits of MA, may still qualify for a program called Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities - MA-EPD.

Workshop topics include, but are not limited to:

• Assertive communication
• Computer classes
• Decision making and goal setting
• Identifying interests, skills, values, and strengths
• Job interview skills
• Job seeking strategies
• Personality and creativity
• Resume and cover letter writing
• Self-esteem
• Stress management

Offers a range of essential support, including assistance with the following:

• 24-Hour Emergency Assistance: Round-the-clock availability of staff for emergencies

• Activity Programs: A full-time activity program to engage residents socially and mentally

• Diabetic Management: Specialized care for residents with diabetes

• Housekeeping and Laundry: Regular cleaning and personal laundry services

• Meal Services: Three nutritious meals per day with snacks, accommodating special diets

• Medication Management: Setup, administration, and storage of medications

• Memory Care: Support for residents with cognitive impairments

• Personal Care Assistance: Support with bathing, dressing, grooming, and bathroom needs

• Registered Nurse Oversight: Regular assessments and supervision by a registered nurse

• Respite Care: Temporary relief for primary caregivers

• Service Coordination: Assistance in coordinating various services and care needs

• Transportation Services: Arrangements for medical appointments and other transportation needs

Provides government for the city of Ranier City government Mayor Dennis Wagner 3581 Town Road 415 Ranier, MN 56649 (218)244-5876 (cell) Council member JoAnn Kellner PO Box 162 Ranier, MN 56649 (218)240-9666 (cell) Council member Todd Coulombe (Pro Term Mayor) PO Box 434 Ranier, MN 56649 (218)390-2035 (cell) Council member Jennifer Lahmayer PO Box 375 Ranier, MN 56649 (218)929-9155 (cell) Council member Ron Wilcox PO Box 272 Ranier, MN 56649 (218)324-2793 (cell)

Free tax preparation assistance to low income individuals, families, and seniors

• Promotes a balanced, sustainable, affordable transportation system (transit, bicycling, walking, in addition to driving) through advocacy, community organizing, technical assistance, and research

• Advocates for shared mobility options designed to increase walking and biking by providing public education and advocating for funding safer crosswalks, bike lanes, and other improvements.

• Carries out the Transportation Options program, an outreach effort to inform local service agencies about transportation issues facing low-income individuals and families.

Collects property taxes

Comprehensive therapy and skills help individuals decrease symptoms and maintain safety. Program teach mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that improve quality of life. Programs are Minnesota Department of Human Services certified and accredited nationally as a provider of DBT. Adult DBT Programs:

• Adults age 18 and older
• Comprehensive intensive outpatient, standard DBT, and one-day weekly options are available, based on level of need.
• Coordinated care with other community providers
• Aftercare program is available.

Adolescent DBT Program:

• Ages 14 - 18
• Meets twice weekly
• Monthly parent education component (optional)

Early Adolescent DBT Program:

• Ages 12 - 14
• Meets twice weekly
• Weekly parent/caregiver involvement (required)

Horizons DBT Program:

• For individuals with mental health issues as well as developmental challenges
• DBT presented at a basic level
• Meets three times weekly

Provides room and board for low-income seniors and adults with disabilities with the goal of preventing institutionalization and homelessness. Individuals who do not qualify for home and community-based waiver programs may be able to receive supplemental service funding to provide other services, including but not limited to:

• Arranging for appointments, meetings, and medical and social services

• Assistance with transportation

• Medication reminders

Helps low to moderate-income homeowners by offering exterior and accessibility home improvements. Under the expertise of construction staff, volunteers are utilized to make the necessary repairs to the home. The program is designed to assist homeowners who would not otherwise be able to make repairs, focusing primarily on neighborhood revitalization through exterior repairs such as painting, windows, porches, wheel-chair ramps, and landscaping.

46 independent living apartments with personal and home care services offered to assist individuals. Services include:

• Dining services

• Social activities

• Consultation about program planning and resources

• Promotes community health education

• Speakers to businesses and community groups

Provides primary care services including:

• Behavioral health

• Family medicine

• Imaging

• Laboratory

• Nutrition education

• Rehabilitation

• Sports medicine

• Women's health