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Minnesota's version of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), called MFIP (Minnesota Family Investment Program) 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, and 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 an MFIP grant being sanctioned, reduced, or eliminated. In addition:

• A woman expecting a baby may receive assistance for herself during her pregnancy

• Child support will be pursued in those situations where one or both parents are absent

• Children who are being cared for by certain relatives may receive assistance

?NOTE: MFIP recipients may be eligible for Emergency Assistance - EA, Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program - CCAP, Medical Assistance - MA, and/or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP.

Support programs including: Pink Ribbon Mentorship:

• Breast cancer survivor volunteers partner with people who have/had a similar diagnosis, treatment, or concerns to each mentee
• [email protected] or (507)206-3212

Dragon boat fellowship - Making Waves Floating Fellowship:

• Support and social opportunity for survivors
• Exercise group
• Silver Lake in Rochester, MN on Wednesday evenings during the summer, weather permitting
• No experience required
• [email protected]

Breast cancer support group:

• Vision of Hope: 9 am - 10:30 am 1st and 3rd Monday of each month; 125 Live, 125 Elton Hills Drive NW, Rochester, MN 55901
• Contact Cyndie at [email protected]

General cancer group:

• Circle of Hope: 12 noon - 1:30 pm twice monthly 125 Live, 125 Elton Hills Drive NW, Rochester, MN 55901 (check Join our Journey website for dates) www.jtjmn.org
• Contact Cyndie at [email protected]

Direct Access allows an individual to go directly to a provider they choose to receive a comprehensive assessment and access care immediately. Assessments assess an individual's functioning across a variety of dimensions. They are primarily targeted at substance use/chemical dependency disorders and provide person-centered recommendations for care. Additional services include:

• Assistance accessing treatment and substance use resources

• Behavioral Health Fund: Provides funding assistance for individuals who do not have Medicaid, meet eligibility criteria, and need to access substance use disorder treatment??????????

Cash-grant program for adults with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Adults can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Adults must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. Emergency General Assistance provides short-term, one-time assistance for persons in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, moving expense, necessary home repairs, or need for furniture or appliance replacement or repair.

Provides subsidized and market rate units available in many communities; visit website for locations

Provides the following financial counseling services:

• Budget counseling

• Credit counseling

• Credit report review

Helps people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low, to 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 this

People who get GA are also eligible for help with medical and food costs through Medical Assistance - MA and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP.

Provides eligible clients with advocacy and representation around criminal law and family law cases, and protection orders. Helps with legal matters in Hennepin, suburban Ramsey, and Washington counties.

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 Grant MSA 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 services

Adults 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.

• Community support group information

• Free phone-based support for survivors and families

?- Stroke care and prevention resource information and educational materials

• Website provides registration for community events and program information

The New Day Center provides shelter for anyone 18+ who needs it. We are open year-round, 8 am - 8 pm, seven days a week. Services provided: wifi, coffee, TV, receive mail. Using alcohol and drugs is not allowed on the property but no one is turned away for being intoxicated. No pets allowed.

Long term and short term skilled nursing home with a variety of health care services

• Early childhood development support and screening resources

• Follow Along Program to monitor growth and development and provide referrals as needed

• Free car seat education and private car seat checks; car seats available to those who qualify

• Health promotion and injury prevention education (including car seat safety)

• Newborn and family home visiting services by a public health nurse

• Parenting education and support programs

Provides home visits to support positive lifestyles and improved pregnancy outcomes through the coordination of holistic health services. New Lives offers information in topic areas such as: ?- Breastfeeding ?- Car seat safety ?- Health and nutrition ?- Home safety ?- Infant growth and development ?- Labor ?- Parenting ?- Safe sleep ?- Toilet training Active participants are eligible for program incentives, pack-n-plays, car seats, breast pumps, home safety supplies, strollers and more. Families are welcome to join the New Lives luncheon held the 4th Wednesday of each month in Nett Lake and 4th Thursday of each month in Vermilion.

• Located 2.3 miles south of Target on Highway 169 (east side of road)

• Donations of Clothing can be taken to the Service Center at this time

• They will accept clothing and other merchandise as there is room available to store it

• Emergency Food Boxes on site

• Please call for larger items to donate

Partners with fifteen food distribution locations across the metro area, providing a culturally-appropriate food shelf with a focus on the East African community. The food shelf program offers:

• Food items such as rice, pasta, canned goods, cooking oil, fresh produce, and other culturally relevant items

• Halal dietary standards

• Clients can access the food shelf as needed. Does not accept food donations at this time.

Volunteer opportunity positions are available to help with organizing, inspecting, distributing food, and assisting with cleaning the facility.

The Child Support Division assists with: - Locating parents.

• Establishing parentage.

• Establishing and enforcing court orders for child support, medical support, and child care support.

• Reviewing and modifying court orders for support.

• Adjusting court orders based on the cost-of-living index.

• Works with other states to enforce support when one parent does not live in Minnesota.

• Collecting and processing payments. Minnesota Child Support Online: www.childsupport.dhs.state.mn.us/ Minnesota Child Support Online is an interactive web site developed by the State of Minnesota to provide child support participants with information about their case(s). NOTE: Either parent of a child may get certain child support services. Parents who do not receive public assistance can apply for services at their county child support office for a one-time $25 service fee. Parents who receive public assistance for a child whose other parent does not live with them are automatically referred for services and are not charged a service fee.

Provide a comfortable and enjoyable living experience for older adults with a wide range of amenities and health and wellness services. Residents receive personalized care and are encouraged to stay active and engaged, all while maintaining their independence.

Provide individual advocacy, coaching, and system navigation through statewide Help Desk to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families. Services include one-to-one assistance in accessing and receiving appropriate services in the areas of early intervention, family support, special education, county case management, health care, housing, employment, recreation, Medical Assistance, Social Security, residential services, PCA (personal care assistance), etc. ?The Arc Minnesota also offers scholarship opportunities to support individuals living with disabilities. Call the Help Desk or visit the website for more information about eligibility, criteria, and scholarships available. NOTE: Staff do NOT provide legal advice

Family Fun Nights are planned by teachers and staff in order to have safe, fun, yet educational things that families can do together. There is no cost to participate. They are held 3 times per year.

• For families with children age infant to 8 years of age.
• There are food, games, activities, crafts, etc.
• Held at Remer Elementary gymnasium.
• Dinner is served.

Available for rental:

• Hockey

• Skating parties

• Pool

• Picnic grounds

May assist with custody matters, divorce matters, protection orders, and Indian Child Welfare Act cases. Family legal services work on preserving stability for children and protecting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.

Public library system

• Provides the public with general library services without charge to all residents of a given district, community, or region
• Includes computer access, Internet, reference assistance, and other informational resources
• Story hour for children

Targeted Case Management provides individualized services including:

• Advocating for client rights: Includes civil commitment and/or court appointed services

• Assistance in obtaining and coordinating needed services: Includes assistance with applying for Medical Assistance and/or other health insurance; applying for Social Security Disability and/or other sources of financial assistance

• Encouraging successful community living: Connects to resources and/or supports with employment, education, housing, childcare, and transportation

• Providing support: Includes assisting individuals and loved ones in understanding and coping with mental illness

• Working closely with other community providers to ensure individual needs are met: Includes Case Managers assisting clients with direct access to all Northland Counseling Center services; connecting and/or referring to services in the area

• Working with clients toward their recovery: Referrals and coordination with substance use disorder (SUD) services