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Federal Head Start and Early Head Start, and State Head StartServices for at-risk children ages birth - 5 and their families, including:- Dental- Developmental screening- Early intervention services- Education designed to meet the individual needs of each child- Family and community partnerships and advocacy- Health- Parent engagement and educationEarly Childhood Family EducationServices for children ages birth to kindergarten. ECFE works to strengthen families and help them to provide the best possible environment for their child's learning and growth.Early Childhood Special EducationProvides early intervention services for children identified through screening as needing additional supports in their education. Early education will ensure these services are provided in the least restrictive environment and most culturally appropriate setting. Services including:- Developmental supports- Occupational therapy- Physical therapy- Speech, language, and moreChild CareChildcare is run seamlessly with other Early Education program for children ages 6 weeks - 11 years. Services include childcare, early Head Start, and Head Start programs.

Offers board-and-care housing for women. Services include:- Arts and crafts- Meal service- Medication set-up and reminders- Optional double-room accommodations (with YMCA membership and occasional massage services)- Registered Nurse case management- Short-and long-term respite care- Transportation to medical appointments

Offers a nurse line available 24 hours/7 days a week for individuals who may need to speak with a nurse about medical care and where to go for care. Nurses can provide medical advice on what potential options are available such as virtual care, primary care, urgent care options, or seek emergency care if needed at a Community Memorial Hospital location.

Provides Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services for adults age 18 and older who have mental health issues and developmental disabilities. Focuses on managing mental health symptoms, so individuals can continue to be successful in their homes and communities. The program can help people build or practice skills that have been lost or diminished due to mental illness. Fraser Adult Mental Health is also available to parents and caregivers.

Child care before and after school

Assists adults with a serious and persistent mental illness in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational, vocational, and housing services within the community.Case managers meet with clients at a variety of community locations, including residences that are convenient and easily accessible for those involved in the program.

A weekly food shelf where clients can walk through and choose nutritious foods, including fresh produce, dairy, meat, grains, pantry staples, and baby food.- Available items may also include hygiene and household products, depending on donations. - Donations of food and funds are accepted. - Families with young children can access diapers (newborn through size 6) and wipes. - Home delivery may be available for individuals with limited mobility or special circumstances.- Staff assist with SNAP applications and connect clients with additional community resources.

??Provides a family-friendly site for the purpose of spending time as a family for non-custodial parents.?? Offers a drop-off/pick-up location for the purpose of exchanging children in a safe environment.

Provides an emergency food shelf in the form of a mini market where individuals can select their own food items. Food shelf can be accessed once per calendar month. Accepts food and financial donations.

Interpretation is the oral transmittal of a message from one language to another. Translation is the written transmission of a message from one language to another. This service interprets and translates languages from one language to another in either oral or written form.

A support group for people who have lost someone to suicide, open to the public and facilitated by peers.

Offers volunteer opportunities. Volunteers assist clients by providing transportation, friendly home visits, mentoring children as a Big Brother or Big Sister, and helping with annual Sharing Tree and Food Basket projects.

Commissioners by district:- District 1: Loy Woelber (507)828-6608 [email protected] District 2: Mark Carlson (507)220-5340 [email protected] District 3: Dennis Welgraven (507)760-9013 [email protected] District 4: Jackie Meier (507)760-9008 [email protected] District 5: Roger Zins (507)360-0344 [email protected]

Sorts, prices, and conducts estate sales for persons who need to move out of their homes due to illness, death, or other major life transitions.

Provides dog parks, outdoor education, and recreation resources. Regional parks and park reserves listed below:- Baker Park Reserve: Near Maple Plain on Highway 12, Maple Plain (763)694-7860 - Bryant Lake Regional Park: Rowland Road, Eden Prairie (763)694-7764 - Carver Park Reserve: Near Victoria on County Road 11, Victoria (763)694-7650 - Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park: 25875 Juniper Avenue, New Prague (763)694-7777 - Cleary Lake Regional Park: Off County Road 27 in Scott County, Prior Lake (763)694-7777 - Clifton E. French Regional Park: Off County Road 9 between Northwest Boulevard and Larch Lane, Plymouth (763)694-7750 - Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park: Brooklyn Park (763)694-7790 - Crow-Hassan Park Reserve: West of Rogers (763)694-7860 - Eagle Lake Regional Park: 11000 County Road 10, Plymouth (763)694-7695 - Elm Creek Park Reserve: 13080 Territorial Road, Osseo (763)694-7894 - Fish Lake Regional Park: County Road 10, Maple Grove (763)694-7818 - French Regional Park: 12605 Rockford Road, Plymouth (763)694-7750 - Gale Woods Farm: (763)694-2001 - Glen Lake Golf and Practice Center: (763)694-7824 - Kingswood Park: 7301 Kingswood Road 763)694-7754 - Hyland Lake Park Reserve: East Bush Lake Road, Bloomington (763)694-7687 - Lake Rebecca Park Reserve: County Road 50, Rockford (763)694-7860 - Lake Minnetonka Regional Park Reserve: (763)694-7754 - Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve: South of County Road 42 off County Road 75 in Scott County (763)694-7777 - Noerenberg Memorial Garden: (763)559-6700 - North Mississippi Regional Park: 5700 Lyndale Avenue North, Brooklyn Center (763)694-7790 - Silverwood: 2950 West County Road East, St Anthony (763)694-7707 - Sochacki Park: 3600 June Avenue North, Robbinsdale - Spring Lake Regional Park: 1581 Howard Lake Road NW, Prior Lake (763)694-7777 - Twin Lakes Boat Access: 4276 Lakeland Avenue North, Robbinsdale (763)559-9000

Promotes community wellness through education, prevention, and health promotion activities, including:- Blood pressure screening and other preventive health checks- Chronic disease prevention and diabetes education programs- Educational presentations on HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, and related public health topics- Health promotion activities through community partnerships (SHIP), including nutrition, physical activity, and tobacco prevention initiatives- Hearing and vision screening for children and adolescents- School and daycare health consultation and programming support- Workplace and industry health consulting and nurse advisory services

Assures the safety of all public water systems which includes those systems that serve a residential or transient clientele, i.e. municipal, factory, school, restaurant, etc.

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.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 and toy lending library- Dad and child programs- Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5- Home visits- Information on community resources- Parent-child activities- Parent discussion groups- Play and learn activities for children- Special events for the entire family- Programs for non-English language learners- School readiness program for children ages 3-5- Single parent program- Workshops on specific topics

Thrift stores located throughout the metro area. Accepts donations of new and used items that are clean and in good condition.NOTE: Thrift stores do not have cribs, strollers, car seats, entertainment centers, desks or anything with a mattress (including futons, sleeper sofas, etc.) available or accept donations of same. Will pick up furniture for cost if the caller lives in the pick-up area which is 30-40 miles around the metro area and includes about 100 cities. Furniture must not be damaged. To be eligible for furniture pick-up, donations must also include a minimum of three bags of new or used clothing and household items.

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- Helping pay 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.

Provides comprehensive primary care services. Services include:- Family medicine and preventative care such as annual physical examinations and chronic disease management- Flu shots- Dermatology care and treatment services for common and rare skin conditions- Online eCare interview to get fast care for common illnesses on the phone or computer- Pediatrics and well-child exams- Routine vaccinations for children and adults- Sports physical examinations- Travel medicine- Walk-in clinic for colds, rash, and more to treat conditions

Provides the following services:- Community Education: Offers presentations and facilitated dialogs to community groups and individuals on the basics of domestic and/or sexual violence, signs, intervention and awareness. Participating groups have included faith-based groups, civic and service clubs, and social justice-oriented organizations.- Community Events and Resource Fairs: Participates in numerous resource and wellness fairs throughout the metro area every year. Organizations can contact Alexandra House if they are organizing an event or fair and would like to have Alexandra House represented.- Professional Trainings and Collaborations: Offers a variety of trainings tailored for various professional groups to respond to and prevent domestic and sexual violence- Student and Youth Education: Provides a tailored learning experience for youth and students in grades 3rd and above about domestic or sexual abuse