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Independent living communities are maintenance-free, apartment homes and communities. Residents participate in social events and outings, dining in private dining room. Additional services are available such as housekeeping or health care.

Provides police services for the cities of Independence and Maple Plain

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.

The library system is a network of 27 member public libraries:- Offers residents books, children's books, large print books, movies, TV series, audiobooks, and periodicals.- Online services include thousands of e-books, digital audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, and links to a world of resources for children, teens, and adults. - Provides bookmobile services for residents not near a library and mail-a-book services for homebound patrons.

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 time 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 grant 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).

Provides early education and enrichment activities that promote social and emotional development while preparing children for Kindergarten.The center offers:- A four-star Parent Aware-rated program- Developmentally appropriate math lessons- Hands-on environmental learning- Language, literacy, and creative arts- Social and emotional development

Operates a ramp project to provide either a temporary or permanent ramp to make a home accessible for people with mobility impairments

Processes court cases filed in Norman County and offers other legal services, including:- Civil court- Court records- Criminal state trial court- Family court- Juvenile court- Probate court- Traffic court

Provides a telephone hotline and website to locate VITA tax assistance sites https://irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep/ ?Although information may have been current when posted on the website, hours/dates of tax assistance sites may vary during tax filing season

Offers budget and credit counseling, debt management, student loan counseling, credit report review counseling, and financial education to help families develop skills needed to establish and maintain financial stability. Counselors are trained and certified by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling.

Provides assistance with paying childcare costs for children up to age 12 and for children with special needs up to age 14 years. Childcare 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.

Mayo Clinic provides support for individuals unable to pay for medically necessary care. This includes:- Fair and consistent billing and collection practices, including charitable care and financial assistance policies and a standard application process- Providing extended payment plan options and medically necessary services at reduced rates or at no cost for patients eligible for financial assistance- Provides emergency care, regardless of ability to pay

Offers low-income individuals who are interested in opening a small business start-up or need an expansion loan. The program includes:- Child care provider business start-up or expansion loans up to $3000- Focus on women and minority-owned businesses is encouraged to apply- Small business start-up or expansion loan of $25,000- Repayment terms are reasonable and flexible

Provides physical, occupational, and speech therapies on an outpatient basis

Provides cash assistance to help adults receiving Supplemental Security Income - SSI pay for their basic needs. Adults who are blind, have a disability, or are age 65 and older but don't qualify for SSI because of their income may still be eligible for MSA if they meet income requirements.The basic monthly MSA grant is calculated using either the maximum SSI amount (Federal Benefit Rate) for the adult or their countable income (if they do not receive SSI), and the MSA standard set by state law.Special Needs GrantMSA also may provide special payments for adults who need:- Certain home repairs- Certain household furniture and appliances- Guardian or conservator service fees- Help paying for housing costs through MSA Housing Assistance- Medically prescribed special diets- Representative payee servicesAdults who receive MSA are also eligible for help with medical, food, and housing costs through Medical Assistance - MA, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP, and MSA Housing Assistance programs.

Shared-ride service, which must be reserved in advance. Individuals may reserve a ride up to five days in advance, or call at least two hours in advance for same-day trips. Rides are subject to availability, and fares are based on the distance traveled. The base fare is $3.50, one way.Transit Link customers can transfer to a Metro Transit bus without paying a separate fare. Ask the driver for a paratransit transfer.NOTE: Transit Link service is not available where regular transit routes are operating. Call (651)602-LINK (5465) for more information or to reserve a ride.

Helps people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low pay for basic needs. The maximum monthly benefit is:- $128 for a person living in a licensed residential facility or receiving substance use disorder treatment services- $350 for a person living in the community- Emergency funds may be available if the individual cannot pay for basic needs, such as shelter or food, and their health or safety is at risk because of thisPeople who get GA are also eligible for help with medical and food costs through Medical Assistance - MA and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP.

Offers low-income individuals who are interested in opening a small business start-up or need an expansion loan. The program includes:- Child care provider business start-up or expansion loans up to $3000- Focus on women and minority-owned businesses is encouraged to apply- Small business start-up or expansion loan of $25,000- Repayment terms are reasonable and flexible

The program is designed for high school students, particularly from minority communities, as a launchpad into the tech field. Through cohort-based learning, students are introduced to coding and programming language skills that enable them to build video games, apps, and websites, while developing their portfolios and resumes in the process. Offers personal, professional development, and training opportunities. Opportunities are available to earn certifications along the way.

Provides care services for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. Services are provided on the same day for a range of minor illnesses and injuries, including: - Cold, cough, or flu - Fever - Sore or strep throat - Sprains

Adult psychiatry services works to treat mental illness with a combination of medication and therapy or rehabilitative services. Provides psychiatric assessments, medication management, coordination of care with primary care providers, and information on community resources.

Non-professional services provided:- Errand running and shopping assistance- Friendly visiting- Light housekeeping- Meal preparation- Mail management and personal correspondence- Repairs and minor maintenance of home and yard, including snow removal. There is insurance coverage for volunteers during the times they are providing CREST services.??- Telephone reassurance- Transportation is available for appointments, church, social engagements, and shopping. Request for transportation must be done 2 days in advance and are not wheelchair accessible. Both curb-to-curb and door-to-door service is available depending on need. No fees and donations are accepted.- Volunteers do not give medications, do not assist in transferring sitting to bed, etc.

Offers diagnosis, treatment, and prescriptions for common conditions. Patients receive diagnosis in 30 minutes or less. A complete list of what can be treated is listed on the website.

Residential rebates and service:- Air purifier rebate- Clothes washer rebate- Cooling and heating rebate- Dishwasher rebate- Dehumidifier rebate- Lighting rebates- Refrigerator/freezer rebate- Residential new construction energy efficiency- Solar system rebate- Water heating rebateEnergy conservation:- For business electric use- For residential electric use