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Head Start is a preschool program that creates successful learners at no cost for families who qualify. It provides the best possible opportunities for children in preparation for Kindergarten. Programs work with families to make connections in the communities they live, support needs and set goals. Families at or below the Federal Income Guidelines are given priority, but all families are encouraged to apply. Information regarding Federal Income Guidelines can be on the website We also offer: Quality early childhood education both in and out of the home. Assistance for families in keeping children up to date with health, dental and nutrition needs. Educational opportunities for families. Referrals and support services for families. Support & services for children with special needs. Mental Health support services for children, families & staff. Parent leadership & volunteer opportunities. Home Based: Prenatal to 3 years of age Program includes weekly home visits and Play and Learn (PALs) opportunities twice monthly, year round. Available in: Beltrami County Center Based: Young Parent Program: Infants & Toddlers, 6 weeks to 36 months of age Program includes four full days per week of classroom experience September through May. Parents have two hours of classroom experience weekly. This program targets first-time, young parents offering assistance for them to be successful in completing educational goals and be engaged in the development of their child. Available in: Bemidji Center Based: 16 months to 3 years of ageProgram includes four full days per week of classroom experience with year-round classes.Available in: Blackduck & Bemidji Center Based: 3 years to 5 years of ageProgram includes four full days of classroom experience per week from September through May.Available in: Blackduck Bemidji Walker Pine River

Home care services provides skilled nursing services such as assessment, education, and medication management in the comfort of patients' homes.

Serves as a single point of contact for single adults experiencing homelessness in Ramsey County. Provides the following shelter entry and diversion services:

• Diversion services to help single adults identify other resources that could help them avoid the need for emergency shelter

• Navigation to available resources for anyone experiencing homelessness

• Shelter reservations for single adults seeking emergency shelter

Mayor and City Council Members Member contact information Departments:

• Assessor's Office: Establishes the estimated market value and classification for property tax purposes

• City Administration: Oversees city department operations

• Community Development Department: Building permits, plumbing permits, and mechanical permits

• Finance Department

• Public Works Department: Handles street construction/repair, snow clearance, water, and sewer maintenance?

County agency responsible for enforcing all laws and regulations, preventing crimes, investigating criminal activity, apprehending, arresting and detaining suspects, preventing and suppressing delinquency and engaging in other activities that protect lives and property and preserve peace in the community.

Provides personalized day support services that support and connect individuals with disabilities to the community. Assists in engaging with peers and utilizing technology while receiving care at a Lifeworks facility or in the community. In addition to social growth and interaction, learning options that may vary by location and community include:

• Career exploration

?- Community engagement ?????- Creative arts such as music therapy, performance groups, and art studios

• Gyms

??- Health and wellness ???- Multi-sensory environments ???- Self-advocacy development ???- Skills building ????- Technology labs??

• Volunteer opportunities

Provides hungry students a child-friendly bag of supplemental food through the participating school to take home over the weekend. Also hosts a free food distribution event in Douglas or Pope County. Anyone who faces food insecurity and registers in advance is welcome to utilize these programs.

Accepts and responds to and/or investigates reports of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Services may include:

• Accepting reports of abuse

• Assessment of the initial referral

• Consultation with individuals who suspect abuse?

• Consultation with the family to determine the nature of the problem

?- Ongoing support services for children and their families

• Temporary placement of children who are removed from the home?

• Works with the family toward unification or reunification

?NOTE: In addition to taking reports, child protection screeners are available to explain the reporting statutes, answer questions regarding agency practices, and discuss other resources and strategies when reports do not meet the criteria for assignment for a child protection investigation.

Provides volunteer fire and rescue services, including:

• Emergency medical services

• Fire suppression

• Fire prevention education

• Technical and water rescues

Provides law enforcement and community services.

Offers financial services, including speaking with a financial counselor or account representative about cost-of-care estimates, and helps in determining whether an individual qualifies for financial assistance. Financial counselors or an account representative can help individuals understand patients' responsibilities and may offer no-interest payment plans. An account representative may:

• Guide through the medical billing process and determine if financing options are available

• Offer assistance in resolving unpaid balances

• Share resources to determine insurance coverage

Cash-grant program for adults with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Adults can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Adults must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. ?Short-term, one-time grant assistance for persons in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, moving expense, necessary home repairs, or need for furniture or appliance replacement or repair.

Provides MA to refugees NOTE: Refugees who are eligible for Medical Assistance are served through that program. Refugees receiving Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) are automatically eligible for RMA if they are not already MA eligible.

The program provides a pathway for single parents and pregnant women to complete their education and achieve family financial stability and self-sufficiency. It offers comprehensive wraparound social and financial support to overcome barriers to graduation.

Uses a holistic approach to provide:

• Acupuncture
• Dietitian services
• Health and well being services
• Integrative nutrition consultations
• Integrative oncology care

• Assessment and Treatment of Child and Adult Victims of Abuse

• Individual, Couple and Family Therapy

• Stress Management and Relaxation Training Skills

• Assertiveness and Social Skills Training

• Treatment for Depression and Anxiety

• Certified Sex Therapist

• Licensed Psychologist

• Counseling to address concerns/improve sexual functioning

Assistance with paying child care costs for children up to age 12 and for children with special needs up to age 14. Child care costs may be paid for families while parents work, look for work or attend school. Family size, family income and participation in authorized activities, as well as available funding are considerations in determining the amount of the assistance.

Commissioners by district:

• District 1 - Gertrude Paschke: [email protected] (507)525-4445

• District 2 - Greg Young: [email protected] (507)525-2256

• District 3 - Bill Groskreutz: [email protected] (507)327-0918

• District 4 - Tom Lovell: [email protected] (507)338-9054

• District 5 - Bruce Anderson: [email protected] (507)526-7580

Home improvement loans for income eligible residents. Can be used for emergency repairs, remodeling, additions, lead abatement, accessibility modifications, and energy improvements. Loans have a sliding scale interest rate of 0 - 8%. First-time home buyers programs for eligible Saint Louis Park purchasers offering low interest loans, down payment, and closing cost assistance. There are income and purchase price limits.

Loans augmentative communication equipment to persons with ALS when they lose their ability to speak, if the device is not covered by their medical insurance and is available in the inventory. Also provides electronic aids for daily living to individuals with ALS and assists with computer access.

Provides prescription dispensing services such as:

• Medication consultations

• Medication therapy management

• Over the counter medications

• Prescription medications

Offers food for individuals and families in need. Food may include bread, dairy products, and fresh produce.

Provides law enforcement and community services including:

• Community outreach

• Dispatch center

• County correctional facility

?- Emergency response ??- Medication disposal box: Promotes the safe disposal of unneeded and/or expired prescriptions. This includes human and animal medications, along with illegal drugs. A permanent prescription drop box is located in the Law Enforcement Center lobby. Medication should be kept in its original container. The individual's name should be removed from the container. ?- Technical rescue

• Investigates federal violations of criminal law - Minneapolis Office 612-376-3200

Assistance paying child care costs for children up to age 12 and for children with special needs up to age 14. Child care costs may be paid for families while parents work, look for work, or attend school. ?Family size, family income, and participation in authorized activities are considerations in determining eligibility for and amount of assistance, along with available funding.