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Adult Basic Education - ABE: Programming for adults who want to acquire or improve their math, reading, grammar, and/or writing skills. The program is self-paced; student-centered classes are designed to let students work independently. Licensed teachers and trained volunteers help students develop an individualized training plan (ILP) outlining their goals and objectives.GED Classes and Testing: Free GED preparation at learning sites in the southwest metro area and online. The GED exam covers areas of reasoning through language arts, mathematical reasoning, science, and social studies. Classes are student-centered and self-paced. Testing is available at Eisenhower Community Center in Hopkins; scheduling the exam can be done through ged.com.

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.

Reviews final decisions of Minnesota Court of Appeals, Minnesota Tax Court, Minnesota Worker's Compensation Court of Appeals, as well as first-degree murder cases, statewide election contests, and attorney/judge disciplinary cases.

Provides a self-help center phone line, in-person workstations, and online resources aimed at helping people find information and services about legal problems. Self-help staff can answer questions on court forms and procedures, and give referrals to legal adviceIn-person workstations are available in all county courthouses except Hennepin, each workstation has a computer, phone, and printer. Workstations are available to find legal information, print court forms, access tools to help complete court forms, and talk with self-help staff over the phone.Note: Court employees cannot provide legal advice or conduct legal research.

Mayor and City Council Members- Member contact information Administration- Community garden- Information on rental of community center - Oversees city department operations, accounts payable and receivable, community development, and utility billingEconomic Development - Helps with the development of new businesses and properties throughout the City - Helps retain and redevelop businessesElections- Ballot information, election information, voter registration, and voting absentee/voting earlyPlanning and Zoning Department- Maintains the City's Comprehensive Plan, which establishes overall goals and policies for community development, revitalization, maintenance, and growth. The Zoning Ordinance is the principal tool used to regulate land uses and development standards. Produces many maps, development lists, reports, and presentations for the public.- Responsible for issuing permits for buildings, chickens, fencing, peddlers, and signsPublic Works- General Public Works department email [email protected]; address 51569 Forest Boulevard, Rush City, MN 55069; after hour emergency, call (320)416-2076- Includes maintenance of all public parks, properties, and facilities, sanitary sewer services, water treatment, and distribution - Operates a compost site near the Public Works garage. The site is open for drop-off of leaves and grass and for pickup of free compost.

Offers a wide range of evidence-based mental health services for individuals, couples, and families.Services offered: - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)- Christian counseling- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)- Exposure therapy- Play therapyServices are tailored to each client's needs and goals, helping them address anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, sleep difficulties, and other mental health concerns.

Provides fire and emergency response for the city of Littlefork and surrounding areas

Provides law enforcement and community services including:?- Crime investigation- Crime reporting- Missing persons location assistance

Thrift stores in southeastern Minnesota where individuals can find clothing, furniture, household goods, and more. Item donations help fund local programming.

A formal program providing employment and training services to workers laid off from their jobs due to no fault of their own. These and other services are available at no cost to program participants who meet eligibility requirements.A variety of services are available including: career planning and personal counseling for career decision making, developing job goals and personal planning, training and retraining resources to update skills or acquire skills in a new field, job-seeking skills workshops on preparing resumes and cover letters, learning and practicing interviewing skills and networking, job clubs to meet other job seekers to network, check current job openings, and discuss issues.Placement services are also available including leads developed by counselors and agencies. Support services in certain cases are available for expenses such as child care and transportation, to enable participants to achieve their employment or training goals.

Provides children's mental health services to children living with a significant emotional and/or behavioral need. Services include:- Assistance in assessing and evaluating the concerns- Assisting families in navigating the mental health system and coordinating services to meet the unique needs of the child- Developing independent living skills- Diagnostic assessment and therapeutic services such as individual, group, and family therapy services- Psychiatric case management- Referral to community health agencies for medication monitoring services, locating leisure and recreational activities, crisis assistance, crisis respite care, financial assistance services, education planning, in-home therapy, and parenting support

Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Skills Training:In-home and community-based therapy to address:- Anger management- Assertiveness, problem-solving, and conflict resolution- Interpersonal and friendship-building skills- Impulse control- Social skillsSkills training is proven to reduce the risk of psychiatric hospitalizations and the need for residential treatment. Services are usually provided twice a week, with two hours of skills-based therapy per session; however, all treatment plans are individualized and may vary. Progress is evaluated every 90 days.Adoption Support ServicesProviding post-adoption attachment support and educating pre-adoptive parents about the effect of past abuse and neglect on their pre-adoptive child??Sexuality-specific Services??Intended to address sexual behavior concerns, this includes individual, family, and group therapy, as well as a sexual health curriculum regarding boundaries and respect for children ages 4 -12 and teens age 13 - 19

Provides educational classes to pregnant women, mothers, parents, or individuals making an adoption plan to engage in positive mentor relationships, life coaching, setting goals, and activities, with the opportunity to earn items.Items Earned by Participation:- Adult care items- Breastfeeding supplies- Infant care items such as clothing, diapers, diaper wipes, etc.- Maternity clothes voucher and baby clothing voucher- Pack N'Play and/or car seatEducational Classes Offered:- Breastfeeding education and support- Car seat safety education- Childbirth education- Doula services- Infant CPR- Infant care- Life groups- Life skills- Parenting- Safe sleep

Provides a nutritious meal delivered to ones home by volunteer drivers within Blue Earth city limits.

Provides crisis intervention, assessment, and treatment of psychiatric emergencies primarily directed towards the adult population ages 18 and older. Under urgent circumstances, adolescents ages 13 and over will be evaluated. Also provides referrals to primary psychiatric care, chemical dependency treatment, and crisis residence.

Provides information about the following:- Absentee ballot applications - Election results - Voter registration applications

Provides primary and specialty care services including:- Birthing center- Adult and geriatric well-care- Audiology- Cardiology- Chronic care- Dermatology- Diabetes education- Family care- Immunizations- Laboratory and radiology - Mental health services- Pediatrics- Physical therapy - Prenatal care - Podiatry- Obstetrics and gynecology- Sports medicine

Intensive Outpatient Day Treatment for children and youth struggling with mental health disorders- Provides individual therapy, family therapy, group skills counseling, group therapy, and an Individual Education Plan- 6 - 12 months programming- Offers separate adolescent and elementary programs

DNA testing available:?- DNA banking- Forensic testing- Genetic testing- Paternity testing

County service linking businesses, institutions, farms, and individuals discarding usable materials with those who can reuse them. Chemicals, construction materials, electronics, glass, oils, waxes, paint, coatings, paper, plastic, rubber, textiles, leather, transportation materials, wood waste, appliances, residential, and household items, etc.

ECFE works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports healthy child development.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- New baby welcome home visits- Parent-child activities- Parent discussion groups- Parenting social networks- Play and learn activities for children- Programs for non-English language learners- School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4- Single parent program- Special events for the entire family- Workshops on specific topicsNOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events