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Services:- Adult Basic Education- GED- Youth and Adult Enrichment- Community Youth Facilities

Provides assistance and support to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through county, federal, and state programs, including: - Burial and death benefits - Dental and healthcare benefits - Disability compensation - Education and training - Home loan guarantees - Information about and referrals to other service agencies for chemical dependency treatment and vocational rehabilitation.- Job placement services - Mental health services - Pension benefits - Provides transportation to the Minneapolis VA Medical Center on odd-numbered days, Monday through Friday.- State Subsistence Assistance: Financial assistance for healthcare insurance premiums, personal needs funds, shelter-associated payments (association dues, homeowners' insurance, mortgage, rent, room and board, and property taxes), and utility assistance (cell phone, electric, gas, internet, propane, sanitation/sewer, and water). Additional information can be found on the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs website: https://mn.gov/mdva/resources/familyassistance/financialassistance.jsp

Provides assistance and support to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through county, federal, and state programs, including: - Burial and death benefits - Dental and healthcare benefits - Disability compensation - Education and training - Home loan guarantees - Information about and referrals to other service agencies for chemical dependency treatment and vocational rehabilitation.- Job placement services - Mental health services - Pension benefits - Provides transportation to the Minneapolis VA Medical Center on odd-numbered days, Monday through Friday.- State Subsistence Assistance: Financial assistance for healthcare insurance premiums, personal needs funds, shelter-associated payments (association dues, homeowners' insurance, mortgage, rent, room and board, and property taxes), and utility assistance (cell phone, electric, gas, internet, propane, sanitation/sewer, and water). Additional information can be found on the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs website: https://mn.gov/mdva/resources/familyassistance/financialassistance.jsp

The following housing and support services offer care and ongoing assistance that prepare adults to successfully live, learn, work, and socialize in their community: - Case management - Homeless outreach - Housing placement - Peer support services - Securing employment - Supportive housing - Transportation

Provides fire safety information, emergency services, and demonstrations on-site. Services include:- Extinguisher demos for any business or group- Freeborn County Fire Investigation Team (FCFIT): trained to look for the cause and origin of the fire and assist other fire departments with investigative needs- Free smoke detectors and installation at no charge. Limit one per household.- Reassurance call-in program for the elderly or single individuals for safety check-in- Response to fires, and other emergencies such as vehicle accidents- Safety talks and presentations to groups and organizations

Financial assistance for burial and other related expenses.

Adult partial subsidy programParticipants who demonstrate that they are work ready and who are hired into career oriented, long-term, stable employment may arrange to have the first 720 hours of their new employment subsidized. These subsidies are paid to the employer, not the employee. A special contract with the employer is required that specifies the terms of agreement for the employer and Aanjibimaadizing. Participant households must be below 200% of poverty guidelines.Adult support servicesSingle payments to vendors to assist participants in overcoming specific, immediate and essential family stabilization or employment related barriers. Participant households must be below 200% of poverty guidelines. The expenses must:- Be directly related to education or employment?- Verified as not otherwise provided free of charge or available from other resources?- Be the only way available to meet the need?- Be documented with evidence of the need verifiedAdult work experience (WEX) programA 720-hour on-the-job work experience training program structured to promote self-sufficiency through the development of appropriate work habits and job skills. The program targets four critical work behaviors: achievement, reliability, safety, and team building. Participant households must be below 200% of poverty guidelines. The program's incentives are directly related to mastery of these four program behaviors. The program is designed to move the participant to unsubsidized, career-oriented work by building their work skills.Career training and development programProvides basic work and family related trainings and tutoring. These include such issues as: GED preparation, driver's license tests, budgeting, parenting, CPR/first aid, food handling, communications, and conflict management. Households must be below 300% of poverty guidelines.Ge-Niigaanizijig youth programActivities and regularly scheduled meetings to inspire and motivate youth to embrace a traditions based pro-social lifestyle free of chemicals, anti-social or risky behavior, promiscuity, and dependency. Activities are offered to all eligible reservation service area youth from kindergarten through age 20. Income verification is required. Children in families living at or below 200 percent of the poverty guideline qualify. Children who are over-income may be supported by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. Cash incentives and awards are made to any Ge-Niigaanizijig youth who meet program participation and achievement goals.Youth career and work exploration programYouth, ages 16 -20 whose family's income is below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guideline may participate. Youth are given an incentive for actual hours worked. To be eligible youth must be in school, making satisfactory attendance and grades. The type of work and the number of hours worked per week depend on the needs of the worksite supervisor.Youth support servicesYouth ages three through six who live in households that are below 300 percent of the Federal Poverty Guideline and who are enrolled in daycare or school may receive supportive services for such things as:- (For Cash Assistance Families only) a fall and winter school clothing assistance- Athletic or academic program fees and supplies- Boarding school support costs including travel and supplies (based on a program recommendation/required list)- Driver's education costs- Leadership, education or cultural camp costs, including tuition, travel, and supplies (based on a program recommendation/required list)- New employment clothing and/or supplies when required by the employer- Special tutor costs (such as individual music lessons)

Accepting and loaning of gently used durable medical equipment.

The following housing and support services offer care and ongoing assistance that prepare adults to successfully live, learn, work, and socialize in their community: - Case management - Homeless outreach - Housing placement - Peer support services - Securing employment - Supportive housing - Transportation

Nutrition education programs, in partnership with the University of Minnesota Extension, are offered in Spanish to Latine children and families. The program goals are to increase the health and well being of the community by encouraging healthy eating habits. Activities include nutrition classes for Latino men and women and gardening.

Numerous home improvement and rehabilitation loan programs for a variety of needs including an emergency loan program. Includes:- Owner occupied rehabiliation loans- Rental rehabilitation loans- Emergency home loans- Manufactured home loans

Supports families by coordinating services across various agencies, including schools, healthcare, mental health providers, and social services. Improves access to resources, promotes early intervention, and fosters a responsive and culturally sensitive support network for children, youth, and families, particularly those dealing with mental health challenges. Acts as a connector, helping families navigate and access existing services rather than providing direct care.

Provides a homeless shelter that serves men, women, and families. The shelter consists of four dorm rooms, up to three women's spaces, and up to four family spaces. Services also include:- Housing resources and coordinated entry assessments?- Limited crisis help for gas or personal needs- Service staff working one-on-one with clients to identify needs and make referrals to community resources

Provides a range of primary care options including the following:- Cardiology- Podiatry- Orthopedics- Surgical Consult- Urology?

Offers information regarding adoption for birth parents and persons seeking to adopt

Provides specialty medicine and sexual health care to patients. Services include:HIV/AIDS Care: Primary care for individuals who are HIV positive and their families; routine care as well as medication and nutritional support counseling. Includes case management services to support patients with insurance applications, housing, transportation, and treatment support.Nephrology: Specialty care available for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of non-surgical kidney diseasesSexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Care: Testing for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HSV, or Hepatitis B infections

A community-based youth development program working with youth ages 5-18 years to nurture personal growth and to support, inspire, and guide them toward a future of unlimited opportunities. The program provides tools and services in the form of mentors, after school programs, community events, and group activities to help youth navigate the challenges of growing up healthy, safe, and prepared for success. Services may include:- Healthy friendships- Life and leadership skills- Mentorship program lasting 2-4 hours a month or more- Personal well-being- Social skills

Helps households with needed car repairs and maintenance costs for their car so that individuals can have reliable transportation to keep a job or have stability. The program offers:- A one-time grant that does not need to be repaid- Maintenance and/or minor repair costs for a vehicle that is 15 years or newerNote: This is not a crisis or emergency program. Application takes 2 - 6 weeks.

Commissioners by district:- District 1: Sarah Plante Buhs (218)576-3989 [email protected] District 2: Marv Bodie: (218)879-2085 [email protected] District 3: Thomas Proulx: (218)348-4288 [email protected] District 4: Susan Zmyslony (218)380-2170 [email protected] District 5: Dan Reed (218)380-2857 [email protected]

Processes court cases filed in Jackson County and offer other legal services including:- Civil Court: cases such as lawsuits involving personal injury, property damage, malpractice, employment issues, wrongful death, implied consents, and Tax Court.- Coordination of court activities- Conciliation Court (Small Claims Court): claim amounts are limited to $15,000.- Court records- Criminal state trial court: processing of complaints for violations of law from minor to major offenses including petty misdemeanor, misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, and felony offenses, and traffic and parking violations.- Family Court: cases involving families, divorce, domestic abuse actions, harassment, child custody, and paternity- Fees and filing: collection and receipt of fees, bonds, and escrow funds; files wills; performs Notary Public services- Harassment Restraining Order and Temporary Restraining Order filing office- Housing Court: cases involving landlord/tenant (eviction process) and determining legal right to possession of property- Information on child support issues- Juvenile Court: cases involving minors under the age of 18 who are involved in delinquency, termination of parental rights, truancy, status offenses, runaways, and children in need of protection, and some traffic offenses.- Law library- Marriage ceremonies- Name changes- Parking and traffic ticket fine collection office- Probate/Mental Health Court: supervised and unsupervised probating of estates of decedents, guardianships of minors and adults, conservatorships, and commitments for mental illness or chemical dependency.

Offers employment services for individuals living with a disability to help them navigate employment options that are a right fit for them. The Employment Department of Minnesota Diversified Industries (MDI) is available at all locations and works with each individual to find a match to meet employment goals. Services include:- Career Skills Training: Help individuals build personal and professional development for lifelong career skills- Community Placement Services: The Placement Team works with job seekers and referral sources to find the best employment fit for the individual's skills, abilities, and interests- Job Placement: Offers meaningful work, such as assembling plastic containers, putting together kits for medical companies, and operating packaging equipment- On-the-Job Training: Offers a support team to provide daily coaching, training, goal setting, identify skills/abilities, retain job, and more

Hennepin County Rate 2 Boarding Home features:- 24-hour staffing- Clean linens and room cleaning/weekly- Medication reminders and storage- Monitoring of any physical or psychological health problems with appropriate referrals to health care professionals- Personal laundry/weekly- Three meals a day

28 residential group homes located in Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Hastings, Mendota Heights, Rosemount, South Saint Paul, and West Saint Paul