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Provides temporary financial assistance for refugees and eligible entrants while they are in the process of resettling in the United States.NOTE: Able-bodied RCA recipients are required to participate in an employment and training program. RCA recipients who are disabled or 65 years of age or older are required to apply for SSI.

Volunteer firefighter response to:- Fires- Medical crises- Car accidents- Other emergenciesAlso educates the public about fire safety and emergency preparedness.

Provides services and resources to retain, attract, create, and expand businesses, and quality employment opportunities in Freeborn County.The Albert Lea Economic Development Agency consists of two separate agencies; the Albert Lea Port Authority and Greater Jobs Inc. Services include:- Business membership- Business development- Business mentorship- Entrepreneur services- Opportunities for students

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

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

Provides primary care services including:?- Family Medicine:- Annual physicals- Chronic (long-term) disease management, including high blood pressure, depression and diabetes- Common illnesses and injuries- Immunizations- Men's Health, including sleep issues, hair loss, and annual physicals- Mental health concerns- Newborn and well-child exams- Nutrition and weight management- Recommended screenings by age- Seasonal respiratory illnesses- Skin conditions- Sleep issues- Women's health, including breast health, annual exams, prenatal, and postnatal care- Internal Medicine- Pediatrics

Ensures that children exhibiting emotional or behavioral problems, which parents feel are not normal, are addressed in the best possible way for both the parents and the child. A diagnostic assessment is established by a mental health professional that includes a child's current life situation and sources of stress, including reasons for referral. The history of the child's current mental health problem or problems, including important developmental incidents, strengths, and vulnerabilities.

Patients may qualify for discounted care based on household income and assets which covers emergency and medically needed care. Does not cover out-of-network services based on insurance plans. Also offers:- Charity Care: Offers financial help to patients who cannot pay all or part of their medical bills. 50-100% of the bill may be paid.- Pharmacy Assistance Fund: Provides one-time (once a year) prescription assistance to patients experiencing financial hardship. Request must not exceed $500.- Uninsured Discount: Provides a discount on medically-needed services for uninsured patients

Provides 24-hour skilled nursing, long and short-term nursing, respite, post-surgical, hospice, memory/Alzheimer's care, and assisted living apartments- 24 Hour Skilled Nursing- Assisted Living- Hospice Care- Memory Care- Post Surgical Care- Rehab Therapy

A specialty clinic providing medical services. Services provided:- Audiology- Dermatology- Ears, nose, and throat conditions and treatment in otolaryngology- Eye care services- Family and internal medicine- Hearing aids- Imaging services include CT, MRI, PET scans, and ultrasounds and radiology such as bone density scans and x-rays- Pediatrics- Physical therapy- Pulmonology- Rheumatology- Telemedicine services and e-visits

Provides primary care services including:- Allergy services- Diabetes education- E-visits- Family medicine- Gastroenterology- Internal medicine- Laboratory- Mammograms- Medication Therapy Management- Mental/Chemical Health Care- Nephrology- Neurology- Nutrition education- Optometry- Pain Medicine- Pediatrics- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation- Podiatry- Radiology- Rheumatology- Sleep medicine- Spine Center- Telemedicine

Family Based Services (FBS) is a voluntary program designed to help place responsibility and confidence in families who are experiencing some difficulties. FBS is available if a child is at risk of out-of-home placement, or is returning home from a placement FBS are: - Free of charge - Time-limited (3-6 months) - Provided in your home - Flexible and available during unconventional hours The FBS program was developed to create a sense of hope, trust and motivation in the family to assist them in coping with life's challenges FBS always involves a Social Worker and can include a FBS Provider, a FBS Therapist or any combination of the three The team approach provides: - Support - Accessibility - Variety The Social Worker will: - Establish family strengths, needs and goals - Develop a Family Service plan - Clarify ideas and expectations - Provide in-home counseling - Teach problem solving skills The Social Worker takes the lead in demonstrating respect for everyone's roles, skills and needs The Social Worker and the family may decide to include a FBS Provider as part of the team Under the Social Worker's direction, the FBS Provider works intensively with the family in several areas: - Parenting - Communication skills - Home management - Budgeting skills The FBS Provider offers: - Support - Encouragement - Practical advice for every day living This team member helps reinforce the family's progress, links the family to the community and helps create a feeling of trust between all team members The Social Worker and the family may determine that the FBS Therapist should be part of the team The therapist could focus on: - Individuals or entire family - Specific problem areas (depression, abuse, etc) - Crisis intervention/prevention - Counseling and guidance The FBS Therapist helps the family understand and cope with issues by exploring their personal feelings and thoughts When the FBS Program has been successfully completed, the family will have learned to cope, will have it's basic needs met and will have a more harmonious family life

Scouting uses camping as an important method to guide positive youth development. The council offers year-round camping at these facilities:- Base Camp, Fort Snelling, MN, (612)261-2301- Kiwanis Scout Camp, Marine on St. Croix, MN, (763)231-7203- Many Point Scout Camp, Ponsford, MN, (651)254-9158- Phillippo Scout Reservation, Cannon Falls, MN, (763)231-7203- Rum River Scout Camp, Anoka, MN, (763)231-7203- Stearns Scout Camp, South Haven, MN, (763)231-7203Programs are also available for non-Scout groups

Provides special education services for children qualifying. Must meet the criteria for special education help with one or more of these: - Hearing impaired- Visually impaired- Specific Language Disability (SLD)- Emotional Behavior Disability- Early Childhood Special Education- Developmentally and Cognitively Delayed- Autistic- Traumatic Brain Injury School Districts served: - Bagley 162- Blackduck 32- Clearbrook/Gonvick 2311- Mahnomen 432- South Koochiching-Rainy River 363- Cass Lake/Bena 115- Kelliher 36- Lake of The Woods 390- LaPorte 306- Littlefork/Big Falls 362- Waubun/Ogema 435- White Earth Reservation

Provides law enforcement and community services including:- Crime reports- Firearm permit information- Management of police records- Paper service

Child protection services help protect children from physical abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse and help families get the services they need to change their behaviors.

Prosecutes all crimes in the county and provides legal advice to county departments. Additional services include crime victim/witness coordinator and advocate assistance.

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

Change Step: A program for military service members and veterans who have used abusive behaviors with their intimate partners. Change Step helps end abusive behaviors and replace them with actions that build and support healthy relationships. It is developed specifically for military service members and veterans of the armed services and incorporates the impact of military culture, deployment, PTSD, resulting in separation from family, and the effects of combat.Intervention and Prevention Group Therapy: for adults who are interested in addressing the use of violence in intimate and familial relationships. Hosting 5 groups, three days a week (2 in the morning, 3 in the evening) for individuals who are currently or have a history of used violence in relationships. This program is 24 group sessions plus periodic individual psychotherapy sessions to address program and goal progression and reflection. Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Intervention and Prevention Group Therapy: services are offered through a partnership with juvenile probation. Eligible participants are ages 18 - 24 years old and are referred through juvenile probation, the program is 24 weeks long.

An urgent care center for a variety of non-emergency conditions such as:- Allergic reactions- Ear infections- Minor illnesses, burns, and wounds- Sprains

Offers a variety of services and support information for people living with Parkinson disease, this services include: - Community educational programs- Literature mailed at no cost- Newsletter published twice per year- Telephone helpline, that provides information related to Parkinson's disease.- Support groups

Provides 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.