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• Provides general information and licensing for persons interested in becoming foster care providers

• Training and support for foster care providers on emergency, short-term, and long-term placement

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Provides mentor training and program management assistance. Mentor Minnesota has a Training Institute that works with mentor programs, workplaces, professional associations, and community collaborations, as well as educational, government, and faith institutions, to ensure that they have the information and resources to support more young people and to enhance the mentoring experience for all. Services include:

• Assessment, consultation, and support for new mentoring initiatives

• Professional development, public education/awareness events, and networking opportunities for mentoring program providers

• Training, consultation, and resource development for mentoring program staff

• Training development for mentoring program participants

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• Freezer foods available in a limited capacity. Garden program available in the summer.

• Essential household supplies and personal care products are available to Food Pantry shoppers

• Donations accepted. Visit website for shopping list

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Provides immunizations for individuals six weeks of age and older who do not have insurance or whose insurance does not cover immunizations and for adults who are uninsured or underinsured. Flu clinics are provided for the public at various sites in the county in the fall.

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Provides burial clothing for infant funerals. Clothing for infants 2 - 24" in length. Each boxed set includes:

• Afghan/blanket/quilt
• Baby bath and lotion
• Cap
• Hooded outfit (boy or girl)
• Shell for baptism/blessing

?- Tape measure

• Zippered bag for a lock of hair

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Children's mental health mobile crisis intervention and crisis stabilization services are intensive face-to-face, short-term mental health services initiated during a crisis to help the child return to the child's baseline level of functioning. This service is provided on-site by a mobile crisis response team outside of urgent care, inpatient or outpatient hospital settings.

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Provides housing with services within each of the assisted living communities. Features and amenities including:

• 24 emergency response system

?- 3 meals per day and snack ?- Common areas ?- Licensed nurse case management and coordination with physicians ?- Medication management ?- Onsite 24 hours/7 days a week care provided ?- Variety of scheduled events and activities NOTE: Additional amenities vary by location. Contact individual location. Skyview Senior Plaza accepts older adults ages 55 and over.

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Processes court cases filed in Redwood County and offers other legal services including:

• Civil, criminal, family, juvenile, probate, and traffic cases

• Juror information

• Law library

• Marriage license and certificates

• Processes court fees and records

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Pro-life confidential assistance for women and men of all ages faced with an unplanned pregnancy, including: Pro-life counseling on pregnancy options Limited ultrasound Pregnancy testing Referrals Licensed Adoption Services Provides full adoption services to both birth parents who choose to place their child for adoption and to couples looking to grow their family through adoption STD Testing and Treatment Provides comprehensive STD testing and treatment Parenting Plus Earn While You Learn program. Client participates in parenting classes and earns 'points' which can be used to purchase the following items: Bedding and blankets Booster seats Clothing (up to size 4T and maternity)

• Convertible car seats
• Diapers
• Formula
• Pack 'n plays
• Safety gates
• Toys
• Wipes

Accepts donations of:

• New car seats, cribs, strollers, high chairs, and diapers
• New or used baby clothing and maternity clothing in good condition

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Helps adults with mental illness develop skills for independent living, social adjustment, and managing their condition. These services are delivered in the community and include components like basic living, social skills, and symptom management. Provided at the Community Support Program called the Anchor Center.

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Provides state-funded food assistance to legal noncitizens ages 50 or older who do not qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly called Food Stamps or Food Support) because of their citizenship status. Monthly benefits are loaded on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which looks and works like a debit card. The card can be used to buy groceries at authorized stores, farmers' markets, and online retailers. Learn more about where to shop and what can be bought. The amount of benefits received is based on income, expenses, and the number of people in the household.

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Community Engagement Division

• Community Partnerships Unit

A Community Outreach Program (A.C.O.P.) (651)558-2305 Community Outreach and Stabilization Unit (C.O.A.S.T.) Police Reserve Program: (651)558-2350 Public Relations

• Traffic and Pedestrian Unit: includes accident/Traffic and School Police, (651)291-1111

• Investigator: (651)266-5722

Accident reconstruction, forensic mapping, and scene processing Specialized traffic enforcement programs (Aggressive Traffic, Operation NightCAP, and Safe and Sober) Parking Enforcement Unit, (651)266-5585

• Youth outreach and programming Unit (651)266-5485

Activities league Law enforcement career path Academy Police internships Ride-Along Program (18 years of age) Support Services and Administration

• Building Maintenance Custodians: (651)266-5667
• Communication Services: (651)266-5592
• Crime prevention, block clubs, operation identification
• Firearms permit information: (651)266-1111
• Fleet Unit
• Police/Community Services: (651)266-5486
• Research/Development: (651)266-5501

Crime Analysis Technology Development and Implementation Video Management Unit/CCTV

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Offers a combination of health-related and supportive services that promote an independent lifestyle for tenants who need advanced care.

• 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments

• Offers 40 units

• Smoke-free

• Wi-fi available

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Provides recuperative care to individuals experiencing homelessness to prevent hospitalization and offers medical care to those recovering from surgery to facilitate a smooth transition. Services include:

• 24-hour registered nurse care

• Case management

• Diabetic management and education

• Health and pain monitoring

• Meals daily

• Medication management

• Post-operative care

• Short-term rehabilitation

• Wound care

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Provides the licensing for child care and other services including:

• Child care provider information

• Information about licensing requirements and standards

• Inspections and investigations on certifications

• Orientation, licensing, and re-licensing of child care certification

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General Commissioner Information: (612)348-3081

• Jeffrey Lunde: 1st District, (612)414-3302; [email protected]

• Irene Fernando: 2nd District, (612)348-7882; [email protected]

• Marion Greene: 3rd District, (612)348-7883; [email protected]

• Angela Conley: 4th District, (612)348-7884; [email protected]

• Debbie Goettel: 5th District, (612)348-7885; [email protected]

• Ella Eliason: 6th District, (612)348-7885; [email protected]

• Kevin Anderson: 7th District, (612)348-7887; [email protected]

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Provides personalized, community-based support to help individuals with developmental disabilities build life skills, engage in the community, and improve independence. Services are available in-person or online and include:

• Access to assistive technology and adaptive equipment

• Adaptive beekeeping experiences

• Creative arts programming (painting, ceramics, photography, and more)

• Community volunteering and educational activities

• Life skills training (self-care, communication, social skills)

• Self-advocacy skill building

• Specialized support for individuals with autism, mental health needs, or complex medical conditions

Staff are trained to meet a wide range of support needs. Services are person-centered and designed to help participants connect with others and fully participate in community life.

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Provides specialized programs to help individuals with disabilities find and maintain employment within their community.

• Employment Development: Focuses on developing skills including work orientation, work activity training, community orientation, and personal habit development for work and personal life

• Employment Exploration: Includes informational interviews, employer site tours, peer mentoring, and job shadows

• Employment Support: Offers group or individual placement with business partners in an integrated community setting, with support tailored to each person's needs

• Vocational Rehab: Provides services such as internships, job tryouts, on-the-job evaluations, placement services, paid work experiences, and transportation training.

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Provides comprehensive medical services such as:

• Diabetes education and management

• Family medicine in routine check-ups, minor illnesses, injuries, and immunizations

• Physical exams and well-child exams

• Smoking cessation

• Travel medicine and travel immunizations

• Video visits with a primary care provider

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Provides a senior center offering activities for seniors. Services include:

• 5 pool tables that are available free of charge during business hours

?- 500, bridge, bingo

• Chair massage

• Coffee and treats are available for a small fee

• Crafts and card recycling

• Exercise programs such as Zumba Gold, aerobics, yoga, and Bone Builders

• Free blood pressure checks

• Hearing screenings

• Lounge with computers, puzzles, movies, and a library

• Magazines and internet access computers

• Parkinson's Disease support group meetings

• Red Hat Society

• Seasonal holiday parties

• Summer picnic

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Permanent Supportive Housing serves homeless individuals with a documented disability. Participants receive a rental subsidy and accompanying support services. PSH is offered in both Beltrami and Cass Counties.

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Provides psychological testing for children, adolescents, and adults to better understand behavior, personality, learning, and cognitive functioning. Evaluations help guide diagnosis, treatment planning, and school or workplace accommodations. Find a Location: https://sagentbh.com/our-locations/minnesota/

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Correctional facility

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Helps older adolescents who "age out" of out-of-home placement prepare for the transition to independent living. Group meets twice a month during the school year and weekly in the summer. The program provides:

• Budgeting assistance and education

• Career exploration and vocational assessment

• College application fees

• Driver's training

• Employment skills training

• Financial assistance for damage and utility deposits, or rent on apartments or dormitory rooms (only for youth who "age out" of placement at age 18 or older)

• Group and individual life skills training

• Household supplies for a first apartment

• Retreats and wilderness trips

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