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Minnesota's version of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). Statewide MFIP helps families work their way out of poverty by providing temporary cash and food benefits to eligible families. Statewide MFIP has a 60-month limit, there are some limited exceptions and extensions to the time limit. Participants are required to follow certain work rules. Failure to meet work rules will result in their MFIP grants being sanctioned or reduced. In addition:

• Child support will be pursued in those situations where one or both parents are absent

• A woman expecting a baby may receive assistance for herself during her pregnancy

• Children who are being cared for by certain relatives may receive assistance

NOTE: MFIP recipients may be eligible for Emergency Assistance, Child Care Assistance, Medical Assistance, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Offers primary care, radiology and lab services, treatment of acute and chronic illnesses, sports physicals, and wellness services. Same-day and virtual appointments may be available.

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth - 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. Current classes and events vary. Call for information. Services may include:

• Book and toy lending library

• Dad and child programs

• Early childhood screening for children ages birth to kindergarten

• Home visits

• Information on community resources

• Parent child activities

• Parent discussion groups

• Play and learn activities for children

• Programs for non English language learners

• School readiness program for children age birth to kindergarten

• Single parent program

• Special events for the entire family

• Workshops on specific topics

Liberal arts undergraduate degree programs offered in partnership with Saint John's University

Vaccinations:

• Adult and childhood immunizations

• Gardasil/HPV (prevents cervical cancer and genital warts caused from certain types of the human papillomavirus for adults ages 26 and younger)

• Hepatitis A and B

• Influenza

• Measles/mumps/rubella (MMR)

• Pneumococcal

• Tdap (Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis)

• TD (Tetanus-Diphtheria)

• Varicella (chickenpox)

Provides services to youth experiencing homelessness and runaway youth up to age 24. Assists in obtaining temporary and transitional housing. Provides a positive adult presence on the streets, offering counseling services, basic needs support, and access to community resources. Services are confidential and non-judgmental.

Offers medication management for the following area of concerns but not limited to:

• Anxiety
• Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Behavioral issues in children
• Compulsive gambling
• Depression
• Mild eating disorders
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Some substance use disorders

Services provided by each division are as follows: Accounting - Performs county-wide financial accounting administration Clerk of the Board and Elections - Provides Official Board records, administers elections, liquor licenses, and tobacco licenses Service Center - Provides property tax payments and plat book sales Tax Division - Handles property and other taxes, deed, and mortgage taxes Virginia Auditor's office - Assists Tax Division with land records, property tax payments, and assists with deed and mortgage taxes

Rule 29 counseling clinic providing couples, family, group and individual therapy including:

• Adolescent/youth counseling

• Bereavement/grief counseling

• Child therapy

• Counseling serving veterans and families

• Couple counseling

• Critical incident stress debriefing

• Gambling treatment

• Individual counseling

• Premarital counseling

• Psychiatric and psychological evaluations

• Single parent counseling

• Trauma/abuse recovery

Assists individuals with disabilities in preparing for, finding, and maintaining jobs while keeping an independent lifestyle. Services include:

• Counseling and training

• Independent living skills

• Long-term employment support

• Skill development

Visit the website to find a local vocational rehabilitation location: https://careerforce.mn.gov/locations?search_api_fulltext=-CareerForce

Provides preschool experience child care for ages birth - 5-year-olds, focusing on social, self-help, and family development

• Becklin Homestead Park/Wildlife Management Area: Picnic shelter and tables; access for small boats and canoes; multi-use trails for hiking, biking, geocaching, and snowshoeing

• Dalbo County Park: Geocaching, hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and nature observation

• Irving and John Anderson County Park: Picnic shelter and tables; playground; canoe access to Horseshoe Lake; multi-use trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, geocaching, and snowshoeing

• Springvale County Park: Trails for hiking, horseback riding, geocaching, cross country skiing and mountain biking; canoe access to Johnnie's Lake; disc golf course

• Vegsund Family County Park: Fishing pier; trails; picnic shelter and tables; biking; hiking; geocaching; wildlife viewing; snowshoeing; down hill sledding

• Wayside Prairie County Park: Trails; canoe access; picnic tables and shelter

• Free vitamin program for kids

• Eligible child applicants will receive a free 30-day supply of chewable multivitamins for one year

Case management services include assisting the family in obtaining a comprehensive diagnostic assessment, developing a functional assessment, developing an individual family community support plan, and assisting the child and the child's family in obtaining needed services by coordination with other agencies and assuring continuity of care.

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) provides a partial-day program level of care to individuals struggling with symptoms of mental illness that are interfering with their daily living and are not manageable in weekly therapy or medication management. The program is four to five days per week where the patient returns home after each treatment day and runs 6 - 8 weeks long. Access to care begins with an assessment to identify the treatment approach that could be most beneficial in treatment. IOP offers multiple modalities of therapeutic programming such as: Adapted Dialectical Behavior Therapy (A-DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Art Therapy integrating the needs of those living with mental illness. Specialized IOP tracks include Perinatal IOP for pregnant and postpartum individuals to under Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). Treatment is provided through several ways such as psychiatric medication management, psychoeducation, group and individual therapy, skills building, symptom management, and art therapy. Transportation options are also available to and from IOP programming through the client's insurance provider. Clients should reach out to their Medical Assistance provider 1-3 days ahead to set up transportation. NOTE: Adapted Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (A-DBT) services are only available at Edina and Woodbury sites.

Volunteer firefighter response to:

• Fires
• Medical crises
• Car accidents
• Other emergencies

Also educates the public about fire safety and emergency preparedness.

Connects and provides older adults and their caregivers with services in their community to allow them to live long, healthy, and independent lives in their own homes. Services include:

• Food Assistance: Congregate dining locations offering low-cost meals, low-cost frozen meals, home-delivered meals, NAPS, and SNAP

• Healthy Living: Blood pressure checks, fall prevention screenings, telehealth conferences, Tai Chi and yoga sessions, and stretching/balance education

• Information Services: Offers memory loss education and Dementia Friends, Medicare counseling and assistance, fraud/scam identification and prevention, assistance with internet search, assistance with Healthcare Directives and Power of Attorney forms, and classes to older adults

• Mobile Community Center: Brings services and socialization to the door or community. The vehicle is equipped with high-speed internet, flat-screen TV, applications for programs, and meeting space for coffee and conversation.

• Social: Offers card parties, coffee and conversation time, caregiver respite, karaoke parties, video calls and chats with friends, and social media assistance

• Provides prescription help for persons 65 or older and eligible for medicare

• For information call Senior Linkage Line

Offers outpatient therapy services integrated into the resident's routine for those who have been discharged from an inpatient care but need continued therapeutic support. Outpatient services provide flexibility and continuity of care, helping individuals maintain or improve their functional abilities while remaining in their own homes. The types of therapies offered include occupational, physical, speech, and more. Treatment includes:

• Adaptive living techniques, joint protection, and motor coordination

• Cognitive, visual, and perceptual retraining

• Comprehensive home programs and patient education

• Specific exercises to restore motion, restore strength, and minimize pain

• Speech and language pathology

• Strengthening muscle groups to restore large and fine motor skills

• Prosthetic training for enhanced mobility

Provides a support group to those living with diabetes. Group discussions are led by knowledgeable healthcare professionals and focus on topics such as nutrition, exercise, medication management, and emotional well-being.

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. ECFE 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 lending library

• Dad and child programs

• Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5

• Information on community resources

• Outdoor classroom

• Parent-child activities

• Parent discussion groups

• Play and learn activities for children

• Programs for non-English language learners

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

• Special events for the entire family

• Workshops on specific topics

NOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events.

Coaching parents and caregivers regarding concerns related to a child or teen that has experienced behavioral, developmental, emotional, mental health, or substance abuse concerns. Services include:

• Advocacy skills

• Anger management

• Communication skills

• Decision-making skills

• Parent support groups

• Problem-solving skills

• Self-care and coping skills

A young person is paired with an Independent Living Skills Counselor who acts as their Case Manager. The pair can be in touch as much as daily, and meet in person as often as needed-usually weekly. Together, the pair develops goals and plans for the young person to successfully live on their own. Provides:

• Affordable housing search

• Assistance in accomplishing stability

• Housing counseling and financial assistance services

Provides loans, loan guarantees, and grants to individuals and families in order to buy, build, or repair affordable homes located in rural Minnesota. Eligibility for the loans and grants are based on income and varies according to the average median income for each area. The Single-Family Housing Program includes:

• Non-profit entities to provide new homes or repair homes

• Purchasing or building a new single-family home with no money down for homebuyers

• Refinancing the current mortgage under certain qualifying circumstances

• Repairing the current home for homeowners

Provides care for adults, children, and teenagers who have mental, addictive and emotional disorders.