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Provides court-appointed special advocates to represent the best interests of children in legal proceedings. Appointed in child protection matters (Juvenile Court) and select family law cases, including child custody, visitation, domestic abuse, and paternity cases. Conducts independent investigations and makes recommendations to the court regarding the child's welfare. Additionally, the program recruits and trains volunteer Guardians ad Litem to support its mission.

Polk County Environmental Services consists of:

• Planning and zoning

• Solid waste transfer station

• Recycling

• Household hazardous waste management

Provides Minnesota's veterans with legal information, referrals, and legal advice regarding most legal topics. Legal representation services for veterans who are in housing court on a case-by-case basis. Veteran advocate lawyers are only licensed to advise on Minnesota state law, but can connect veterans with legal resources in other states that will meet their legal needs. Legal clinics are also available across the state throughout the year to assist veterans with questions, legal forms, and counsel. Visit website for event details.

Offers comprehensive therapy treatments including occupational, physical and speech therapy. Conditions treated include:

• Arthritis

• Joint replacement

• Lymphedema

• Speech impairment

• Stroke recovery

• Swallowing difficulties

• Walking or balance difficulties

Provide assistance, investigate, and/or intervene on behalf of vulnerable adults who are unable to act on their own behalf, manage their own affairs, or who are in immediate danger due to physical or emotional abuse, unsafe or hazardous living conditions, exploitation, neglect or abandonment. Services may include: - Accept reports of abuse - Authorization for medical treatment - Consultation to individuals who suspect abuse - Removal of the individual to safer surroundings - Services necessary to remove the conditions which have created a threat to life NOTE: Complaints, questions, or concerns involving incidents in facilities licensed by the Health Department; such as, hospitals, nursing homes, boarding care homes, supervised living facilities, assisted living and home health agencies can be referred to the MN Office of Health Facility Complaints at 651-201-4201 or toll-free at 800-369-7994.

Federal Head Start and Early Head Start, and State Head Start Services for at-risk children ages birth - 5 and their families, including:

• Dental
• Developmental screening
• Early intervention services
• Education designed to meet the individual needs of each child
• Family and community partnerships and advocacy
• Health
• Parent engagement and education

Early Childhood Family Education Services for children ages birth to kindergarten. ECFE works to strengthen families and help them to provide the best possible environment for their child's learning and growth. Early Childhood Special Education Provides early intervention services for children identified through screening as needing additional supports in their education. Early education will ensure these services are provided in the least restrictive environment and most culturally appropriate setting. Services including:

• Developmental supports
• Occupational therapy
• Physical therapy
• Speech, language, and more

Child Care Childcare is run seamlessly with other Early Education program for children ages 6 weeks - 11 years. Services include childcare, early Head Start, and Head Start programs.

Offers an assisted living facility operating in a residential home, serving adults with physical or emotional disabilities or brain injuries, providing supportive services from daily living assistance to specialized memory care, along with resident activities.

Provides state-funded food assistance to legal noncitizens ages 50 or older who do not qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly called Food Stamps or Food Support) because of their citizenship status. Monthly benefits are loaded on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which looks and works like a debit card. The card can be used to buy groceries at authorized stores, farmers markets, and online retailers. Learn more about where to shop and what can be bought. The amount of benefits received is based on income, expenses, and number of people in the household.?

• For any financial fraud call 218-327-2941 or 800-422-0312
• For IMCare fraud call 1-800-843-9536

The program allows low-income individuals fares of $1 per trip on any bus (express or non-express) or light rail train at any time of day. Transfers included. Cards will come loaded with $5 and can be refilled at any Go-To card outlet, online, or rail ticket machines. NOTE: Discount does not apply to Transit Link or Metro Mobility buses; a partial TAP discount of $3.25 is valid for Northstar fares.

Processes court cases filed in Cottonwood County and offers other legal services, including:

• Civil court

• Court records

• Criminal state trial court

• Family court

• Jury selection

• Juvenile court

• Law Library

• Order for protection forms

• Probate court

Provides a Head Start program offering early learning and care to help young children reach their full potential. Enrolled children receive meals with snacks, along with support for medical, dental, and nutrition services. Offers center-based classes for four days per week in a licensed classroom setting, operating September through May.

Provides children safe and conflict-free time with parents through a variety of services delivered by trained providers. Each parenting time center provides a neutral location for drop off, pick up, and visitation of children. Services include:

• Parenting classes

• Safe exchanges and supervised visits

• Scheduling assistance

• Supervised phone calls and virtual visits

The General Assistance (GA) Program provides single adults and childless couples with monthly cash grants for vulnerable persons whose income and resources are less than program limits. GA participants are also eligible for help with medical costs through the General Assistance Medical Care (GAMC) or the Medical Assistance (MA) programs and Food Support.

Provides the licensing for child care, which typically takes three to six months to complete. Services include:

• Child care provider information

• Information about licensing requirements and standards

• Inspections and investigations on certifications

• Orientation, licensing, re-licensing of child care certification

Pro-life pregnancy support services, including:

• Lay counseling and mentoring services

• Limited obstetrical ultrasounds

• Pregnancy testing

• Pregnancy verification

• Prenatal and parenting education classes

• Referrals to other social service agencies

• STI testing and treatment

The Thrive program is an intensive outpatient treatment program that helps people with co-occurring mental health disorders and chronic pain to effectively manage symptoms, improve functioning and create fuller and more satisfying lives. Most sessions are offered online, and support groups meets once a month at West Metro location.

• Follows a CBT and DBT curriculum
• Meets twice weekly, plus individual therapy
• works in collaboration with physicians and medical care teams

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.

Provides the following services:

• Case management

• Home health aides

• Home nursing care - RN and LPNs

• Homemaker services

• Independent Living Services (ILS)

• Occupational therapy

• Personal care attendant

• Physical therapy

• Private duty nurses

• Speech therapy

• Supervision between patient and doctor and family

• Visiting nurse services

Provides prescription dispensing services and immunizations such as:

• Flu vaccinations

• COVID-19 vaccination

• Medication consultations

• Medication therapy management

• Over-the-counter medications

• Prescription medications

• Shingles vaccination

Provides reconnecting services by offering the following:

• American Red Cross Hero Center: Assists military families who have an emergency need for communication

??- Helps family members reconnect, whether the separation was caused by a recent emergency at home, war or natural disaster overseas, or events as far back as the Holocaust

• Restoring Family Links: Finds family members who have been separated due to war, disaster, migration, or other emergency

15 private apartments with services including:

• 24/7 emergency response

?- Daily care assistance

• Dietary consultation

• Laundry services

• Medication assistance

• Three daily meals

• Transportation arrangement assistance

• Snacks

• Social and recreational activities

• Weekly housekeeping

Accepts donations of:

• Backpacks

• Bath towels

• Cleaning supplies for bathrooms and kitchen

• Dish cloths

• Gently used blankets

• Gift cards to Hy-Vee, Kmart, Sam's Club, Target and Walmart

• Individually wrapped toothbrushes

• Napkins

• Paper towels

• Tall kitchen garbage bags and large yard bags

• Toilet paper

Provides pharmacy and care services for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. Services are provided on the same day for a range of minor illnesses and injuries including:

• Bladder, ear, or tooth infections

• Broken bones

• Cold, cough, or flu

• Fever

• Minor tears or cuts in skin

• Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea

• Skin conditions

• Sore or strep throat

• Sinus issues

• Vaccinations

• Wound care

Visit website to find a pharmacy and walk in clinic: https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic

Provides live interview coaching, online resume, and cover letter assistance. Also offers practice tests, an online writing lab, and skill-building tools in math, reading, and writing.