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The Itasca Resource Center (IRC) houses the following Agencies: - Itasca County Health and Human Services Department 1209 SE 2nd Avenue Grand Rapids, MN 55744

• Minnesota Workforce Center 1215 SE 2nd Avenue Grand Rapids, MN 55744

• School District #318 Early Childhood 1217 SE 2nd Avenue Grand Rapids, MN 55744

• Itasca Medical Care 1219 SE 2nd Avenue Grand Rapids, MN 55744

NOTE: Represents foster children only; does NOT work with custody issues Provides direct legal representation for children and youth ages 10 -21 who are abused or neglected in the foster care system. Staff and volunteers are court-appointed by Hennepin and Ramsey counties who enter children protection in Ramsey County or who are state wards in Hennepin County, as well as other appointments from other counties upon request. Other services provided:

• CLC engages in systemic reform benefiting all of Minnesota's foster children. These projects include advocating for policy and legislation regarding children's rights, participating in collaborative working groups focused on children's issues, writing amicus briefs to state and federal appellate courts, serving on statewide and nationwide committees and task forces that address children' issues.

• CLC recruits and trains volunteer attorneys to represent foster children in child protection and state wards proceedings and provides ongoing consultation to the attorney

• CLC staff works in partnership with a volunteer attorney to provide advocacy for children in foster care in court and legal proceedings. CLC's volunteer attorneys advocate for foster children by ensuring they understand what is happening to them, informing them of their options, and empowering them to have a voice in the decisions that are made about their lives.

• The range of issues includes court reviews, appropriate placement, permanency planning, transition to adulthood, sibling contacts, and access to critical services including health care, education and financial benefits

Prescription drug drop-off site for the public to dispose of unwanted or unused prescription drugs

Provides licensing and services for:

• Driver's license pictures

• Identification cards

• License renewals

• Marriage licenses

• Parking permit applications available for individuals who need a disability parking permit

• Registration for Notary Publics

• Vital statistic records such as birth, death, and marriage

Provides outpatient therapy for children and adolescents to help them develop problem-solving skills and cope with stress and a variety of emotional and behavioral issues. Services include:

• Continuum of care including day treatment programs, psychological testing, and individualized treatment

• Dealing with issues such as homework, test anxiety, bullying, peer pressure, and life transitions

• Discuss feelings about family issues

• Full screenings and assessments

Provides health education for adults, adolescents, and pre-adolescents in schools, faith organizations, and community groups. Services include:

• Consultation for community agencies and professionals who work with young people and their families

• Education for parents on topics such as teen development, communication, surviving the stress of parenting, preparing your teen (and yourself) for life after high school, navigating today's technology trends, parent-child connectedness, how to share your values with your child, sexuality, and mother-daughter classes

• Professional Development for Educators: Provides presentations to educational professionals related to best practices in serving specific groups of young people.

Service topics may include healthy relationships, stress management and relaxation, teen pregnancy, puberty, LGBTQ issues, birth control, anatomy, sexually transmitted infections, abstinence and sexual decision making, cybersafety, dating, healthy body image, and friendships

Offers a long-term assistance program that helps families facing unemployment, unstable housing, and lack of education and assists in finding the need. The goal of this program is to support families to become self-sufficient. Families are assigned a case manager who partners with them to set and accomplish goals.

The Itaskin Center & Cottage 35-Day Assessment Program is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS). This assessment program serves residents between the ages of 10-17 years old. Upon completion of the 35-Day Assessment Program, a Comprehensive Assessment is provided to the youth's guardian and/or treatment team. The Comprehensive Assessment aims to identify child and familial strengths, resiliencies, and opportunities for growth via a multifaceted approach, while also providing diagnoses, recommendations, and a prognosis for recovery. This multifaceted approach involves a behavioral assessment, comprehensive assessment, wellness/recreation assessment, academic assessment, health screening/physical examination. Additional assessments, as requested by individual teams, include a psychiatric assessment and/or chemical use assessment. Upon completion of the program, the assessment team will also recommend a level of care believed to most accurately represent the current needs of the youth and how best to be supported. Opportunities for individual therapy and improving coping skills are provided throughout the 35-day assessment period.

Housing consisting of 60 private guest rooms and bathrooms for adult cancer patients receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatment and their family members/caregivers. Minimum stay of 3 nights. One room per family, accommodating up to 2 adults. Living space services include:

• 8 full kitchens equipped with dishes, small appliances, utensils, and facilities for food storage and preparation

• Computer lab with internet access and printer

• Fax and copy machines

• Laundry rooms stocked with supplies

• Linens and towels

• Meals frequently cooked/provided by volunteers

• Wireless computer access on the main level

Supportive services include:

• Brain tumor support group

• Breast cancer support group

• Caregivers Conversations support group

• Look Good, Feel Better.

Handles and accepts complaints of welfare fraud by recipients of public assistance programs. The agency investigates complaints and determines whether fraud was committed pursuant to Minnesota Statutes.

Living facility for those in need of higher care services. Allows residents to live in a home-like atmosphere while receiving advanced care.

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 a variety of 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. Works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child. Services may include:

• Book and toy lending library

• Dad and child programs

• Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5

• Home visits

• Information on community resources

• Parent-child activities

• Parent discussion groups

• Play and learn activities for children

• Special events for the entire family

• Programs for non-English language learners

• School readiness program for children ages 3 1/2 - 4

• Single parent program

• Workshops on specific topics

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, and re-licensing of child care certification

Assists in paying for Medicare premiums. Participants must still pay for Medicare services that aren't covered, such as routine physicals and prescription drugs under these programs. Generally under these programs, premiums are put back into the monthly Social Security check, increasing participants' monthly income. Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI): Helps pay for Part A premiums only. Qualifying Individual (QI): Helps pay for Part B premiums only. Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB): Helps pay for Part B premiums only. Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB): Helps pay for Part A and B premiums as well as deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments.

Skilled nursing facility

Provides behavioral health prevention and treatment services including:

• Alcohol and drug evaluations/assessments and referrals

• Case management

• Community advocacy and referrals

• Culturally aware individual and group therapy

• Integrated behavioral health

• Medication management for substance use or co-occurring disorders

• Psychological and diagnostic assessments

Telehealth appointments are available

Offers an online platform that provides financial assistance grants to families facing a medical crisis. The "Bounce and Not Break" connects families with a network of donors and supporters. Funds are paid directly to the service providers or lenders for each funding goal that is met. NOTE: Completion of the application does not guarantee payment or approval. Guidelines are subject to change, and financial support is subject to the availability of funds secured through the Help Me Bounce Program.

Provides day treatment support for children with autism in a structured, play-based setting. It combines small group activities, therapy, and daily routines to support social, emotional, and developmental growth while offering opportunities for exploration, communication, and connection. Programs offered include the following:

• Autism Day Treatment Preschool: Serves as the organization's foundational program. It is play-based, child-led, and rooted in nurturing relationships that support early social, emotional, and developmental growth.

• East African Responsive Program: Provides a community-first, co-created autism support model. It centers cultural respect and responsiveness, partnering closely with East African families to ensure meaningful, accessible care.

• Harley Hopkins Day Treatment: Program offers collaboratively built, school-based autism treatment. It integrates therapeutic supports within the educational environment to foster learning and connection.

• Latino Responsive Program: Provides bilingual autism day treatment grounded in culture, community, and trust. It honors the strengths and traditions of Latino families while offering individualized, relationship-centered care.

NOTE: This program requires a time commitment of the following: 4 hours a day Monday - Thursday; 3 hours a day Friday; family sessions vary by program

Provides a supplemental food program that helps families eat well and stay healthy by providing nutrition education, one-on-one counseling about nutrition, vouchers to buy healthy foods, support and help with breastfeeding, and referrals to health care, immunizations, and other programs.

New American Welcome Centers: Provide specialized support and resources for new immigrants. Services include social services, employment referrals, and medical assistance, Refugee Hubs: Serve as one-stop shops for newcomers, providing Resettlement Network Services in partnership with the state of Minnesota's Refugee Program Office.

• Hub services are designed to help immigrants or newcomers fully integrate into American society and include resolving immediate needs, finding employment, educational guidance and coaching, free classes on how to use public transit, how to help children prepare for college, and providing low-cost legal help and status change applications for permanent residency and citizenship.

• Resettlement Network Services include Family Assisters or case managers, Immigration Specialists provide legal services, Employment Specialists help to secure and maintain employment, Family Coaches provide educational and employment goals case management, and Community Orientation provides integration services.

Collects plasma for medical purposes and compensates donors.

• 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 a variety of 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.

• All children are required to complete Early Childhood Screening before they enter kindergarten. Screening is free and offered by appointment only.

• Children in learning activities with an Early Childhood specialist, while parents are in discussion groups

• Early childhood and school readiness classes for children ages 3 - 5 years; daytime and evening classes available

• Gives parents the opportunity to participate in a discussion on parenting topics

• Shared learning experience for parent and child in the Early Childhood classes

Helps eligible adults with disabilities seek suitable, affordable, accessible housing that gives them more control and independence. Housing Access Services can:

• Accompany individuals when looking at housing

• Assist finding affordable furnishings and household items

• Assist with packing and moving

• Help complete rental applications and lease agreements

• Help develop household budgets

• Help people move to a place of their own

• Meet and negotiate with landlords/property staff

Provides pro-life support and resources to pregnant individuals, including free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, prenatal care, sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment, and counseling, along with guidance for parenting or adoption.

Offers a nurse line available 24 hours/7 days a week for individuals who may need to speak with a nurse about medical care and where to go for care. Nurses can provide medical advice on what potential options are available such as virtual care, primary care, urgent care options, or seek emergency care if needed at a Essentia Health location.