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Helps individuals and families with low incomes (including temporary low incomes) get the food they need for nutritious and well-balanced meals. Provides extra support to help stretch a household's food budget - it is not meant to cover all the groceries a family needs. 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.The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) program provides free employment and education training and support for people getting SNAP benefits. SNAP E&T participants gain support, skills, training, or experience to reach their goals. Many organizations, including technical and community colleges, community-based organizations, county agencies, tribes, and CareerForce Centers, provide SNAP E&T programs and services. Programs can include career planning, job search, training for in-demand jobs, student support, financial support, and continued support once a participant has a job.

Helps individuals and families with low incomes (including temporary low incomes) get the food they need for nutritious and well-balanced meals. Provides extra support to help stretch a household's food budget - it is not meant to cover all the groceries a family needs.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 number of people in the household.The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) program provides free employment and education training and support for people getting SNAP benefits. SNAP E&T participants gain support, skills, training, or experience to reach their goals. Many organizations, including technical and community colleges, community-based organizations, county agencies, tribes, and CareerForce Centers provide SNAP E&T programs and services. Programs can include career planning, job search, training for in-demand jobs, student support, financial support, and continued support once a participant has a job.

The Child Support Division assists with:- Adjusting court orders based on the cost-of-living index- Collecting and processing payments- Establishing parentage- Establishing and enforcing court orders for child support, medical support, and child care support- Locating parents- Reviewing and modifying court orders for support- Works with other states to enforce support when one parent does not live in Minnesota

Intensive outpatient substance program that provides short- and long-term treatment for adults with substance use disorders. Licensed for Rule 25/comprehensive assessments. Medicated assisted treatment and withdrawal management provided to conduct diagnostic assessments and treatment coordination. Licensed to prescribe Suboxone and Naloxone.

Local fire services

Opportunities for lifelong learning throughout the year:- Adult programs for health, wellness, and recreation- Community use of school facilities- Parenting classes- Programs for adults with disabilities- Senior programs, including cooking/baking classes, and defensive driving, exercise classes- Youth enrichment, including classroom driver's training

Offers the following children's programming:- Baby and Toddler Care Packages: Clients participating in the food shelf may receive a care package for babies and toddlers that includes diapers or pull-ups, wipes, and other items as available, such as onesies, hats, baby lotion, and body wash. Formula, bottles, and baby food may also be available. Care packages are assembled based on diaper size. Not all items are available at all times based on supply.- Birthday Bags: Clients participating in the food shelf may receive a "Birthday Bag" for each child's birthday. Bags are filled with candles, cake decorations, party favors for 6-8 kids, themed plates and napkins, colorful party decorations (table cloths, paper streamers, etc.), and small toys or crafts. Parents may also pick up a birthday cake or cupcakes. Families should notify CEAP when scheduling a food appointment if a child has an upcoming birthday.- LearnStrong Back To School: Provides backpacks filled with school supplies to families in the community through a curbside distribution program. Backpacks are provided and assembled by generous community partners and individual donors.- Toys of Joy Holiday Program: A special event held in December where parents can shop for toys for their children in CEAP's Community Room. Community partners and individual donors provide gifts.

Responsible for the prosecution of all felony-level crimes that occur within Benton County, as well as all petty misdemeanor, misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor offenses occurring in the unincorporated areas of the county.Represents the county in civil litigation, and represents the State of Minnesota and the Benton County Human Services in juvenile delinquency, juvenile protection, and child support matters.In addition, provides legal counsel to the county departments and assists in the interpretation and enforcement of county ordinances.

Consultation with attorney in regard to tenant/landlord issues. Depending on the circumstances, the attorney may provide legal advice only, brief service or extended court representation.

Individuals can obtain life-saving knowledge and skills designed to keep them prepared in the event of an emergency, with the health and safety training techniques and certification programs, including:- AED (Automated External Defibrillator) - ALS (Advanced Life Support)/PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Babysitting and Child Care (NOTE: Classes are not intended for individuals seeking certification for state-licensed child care providers) - BLS (Basic Life Support)/CPR for Healthcare - CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) Training and Testing - CPR - First Aid - Group Training for a Safer Workplace - Instructor Training - Lifeguarding - Swimming and Water SafetyClasses are available in classroom, online and classroom, and online formats. Certificates and Continuing Education Credits are available.

Cottonwood County: - Mountain Lake Public Library: 1054 4th Avenue PO Box 477 Mountain Lake, MN 56159; (507)427-2506- Westbrook Public Library: 556 1st Avenue PO Box 26 Westbrook, MN 56183; (507)274-6174- Windom Public Library: 904 4th Avenue Windom, MN 56101; (507)831-6131Jackson County: - Heron Lake Library: 401 9th Street PO Box 348 Heron Lake, MN 56137; (507)793-2641- Jackson County Library: 311 3rd Street Jackson, MN 56143; (507)847-4748- Lakefield Library: 410 Main Street Box 723 Lakefield, MN 56150; (507)662-5782Lincoln County: - Ivanhoe Public Library: 401 North Harold PO Box 25 Ivanhoe, MN 56142; (507)694-1555- Lake Benton Public Library: 110 West Benton Street PO Box 377 Lake Benton, MN 56149; (507)368-4641 Extension 4- Tyler Public Library: 230 Tyler Street North PO Box L Tyler, MN 56178; (507)247-5556Lyon County: - Balaton Library: 134 3rd Street PO Box 326 Balaton, MN 56115; (507)734-2034- Cottonwood Community Library: 86 Main Street West PO Box 106 Cottonwood, MN 56229; (507)423-6488- Marshall - Lyon County Library: 201 C Street Marshall, MN 56258; (507)537-7003- Minneota Public Library: 103 North Jefferson Street Minneota, MN 56264; (507)872-5473- Tracy Public Library: 189 3rd Street Tracy, MN 56175; (507)629-5548- Siverson Library: 100 W Garfield Hendricks, MN 56136; (507)275-3979Murray County: - Fulda Memorial Library: 101 3rd Street NE PO Box 346 Fulda, MN 56131; (507)425-3277- Slayton Public Library: 2451 Broadway Avenue Slayton, MN 56172; (507)836-8778Nobles County:- Adrian Library: 214 Maine Avenue Adrian, MN 56110; (507)483-2541- (Worthington) Nobles County Library: 407 12th Street Worthington, MN 56187; (507)295-5340Pipestone County: - Edgerton Public Library: 811 1st Avenue West PO Box 25 Edgerton, MN 56128; (507)442-7071- Meinders Community Library: 1401 7th Street SW Pipestone, MN 56164; (507)825-6714Redwood County: - Lamberton Public Library: 101 East 2nd Avenue PO Box 505 Lamberton, MN 56152; (507)752-7220- Morgan Public Library: 210 Vernon PO Box 128 Morgan, MN 56266; (507)249-3153- Redwood Falls Public Library: 509 South Lincoln Redwood Falls, MN 56283; (507)627-8650- Wabasso Public Library: 1248 Oak Street PO Box 190 Wabasso, MN 56293; (507)342-5279Rock County:- (Luverne) Rock County Community Library: 201 West Main Street Luverne, MN 56156; (507)449-5040

Provides case management, day reporting, electronic monitoring, and support groups for individuals who have committed sex offenses.

Program is designed to enhance monthly groceries and include healthy and nutritious food products each month at no cost to eligible individuals over the age of 60.Commodities Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) participants receive a monthly food package containing the following items:- Canned fruits (in water or juice)- Canned meat, chicken or fish, and peanut butter or dry beans- Cereal, rice and bottled juice- Nonfat dry and shelf-stable low-fat milk, dry milk, and locally made American cheese- Vegetables (low sodium or no salt added)

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Provide individual competitive employment services. Services include:- Benefits planning- Career planning- Follow-up support services- Job coaching- Job development services- Job follow-up services- Job placement- Job-seeking skills training- Multi-lingual and multi-cultural support- PASS and IRWE planning- Person-centered planning- Resume and cover letter development- Supported employment- Vocational assessments: Evaluations are conducted to line with the person's interests and strengths. Assist individuals in identifying job goals and developing career paths. The evaluation helps an individual determine if the work in that particular field is a good fit.

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 number of people in the household.?

Offers a pet fund for non-basic, non-urgent veterinary care for pet owners in need.

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- Job placement services- Mental health services- Pension benefits- 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 legal services for the county including:- Child support and paternity matters- Conservatorships- Guardianships- Legal representation of county departments, land acquisitions, employment issues, liability claims, ordinances, contract negotiations, appeals, expungements, and other civil matters- Prosecutes criminal cases and juvenile matters- Restraining and harassment orders

Matches the personal interests and skills of individuals ages 55 or older with opportunities to serve a wide range of community needs

Provides law enforcement and community services.

Strong Fast Fit provides wellness through play, movement, meals, and relationships with peers and trusted adults for youth ages 7-17 years. The afterschool programming occurs within a group setting with youth from similar backgrounds to develop healthy habits and practices. Families are involved weekly in nutrition education and fitness activities.

Specialized transportation service for those who need rides for non-emergency medical services. Transportation service include:- Driver assistance to and from patients' home/medical facility- Medical, dental, and eye appointments- Patients with wheelchairs and ambulatory patients- Stretcher services

Skilled-nursing facilities for veterans, with the number of beds and services varying by location. Each home provides individualized care, including 24-hour nursing, medical and pharmaceutical services, social support, and rehabilitation. Additional offerings include recreational activities, resident and family councils, and transportation to local appointments and services.