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Provides domestic and international adoption services, including home studies. The agency is accredited to complete adoptions in Liberia, West Africa, and offers free counseling and assistance to birth parents considering an adoption plan, with services available at the client's location. Services include:- Assisting birth parents to obtain resources such as housing, medical assistance, and more- Counseling on options of parenting or adoption for birth parents- Home studies for adoptive families- Partner Family Program to match families in the adoption process with a family who has completed their adoption license- Placement services- Post placement services for adoptive families- Referrals for medical and legal services- Support groups

Offers 5 - 6 productions per year. One performance of each production is signed for the deaf/hearing impaired.

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 Assistance for Home Repairs: The applicant must own or live in the home and document the need for repair and the request must be reasonable Emergency Assistance for Moving Expenses: Moving expenses include costs for transportation of personal property, utility hookups, and deposits. Total shelter costs must not exceed 75% of the applicant's net income. The move must be due to the denial of Emergency Assistance to pay existing shelter costs and the county has determined that moving will resolve the emergency. Emergency Assistance for Shelter: Shelter costs must not exceed 75% of the applicant's net income and an unlawful detainer is required. The county will determine if assistance is available for individuals facing a loss of shelter and for individuals without shelter. Assistance may also include damage deposits. Emergency Assistance for Utility Bills: The applicant must have received a final shut-off notice. Assistance may be available for expenses such as municipal water, sewer, natural gas, electricity, fuel oil, firewood, and trash removal. The utility service must verify it will continue or restore service based on the receipt of Emergency Assistance funds or other payments. Emergency Assistance to Prevent Foreclosure: The applicant may request aid for an arrearage on contract-for-deed or mortgage payments when a foreclosure action occurs. The applicant must own, occupy, and maintain the home. The applicant's household income must be enough to pay housing costs over the next 12 months and can verify that their lender has denied refinancing.

Thrift store items:- Backpacks and purses- Bed and bath- Books and media- Clothing and shoes- Electronics- Exercise and sporting goods- Games and toys- Housewares- Small appliances- Small furnitureDonations accepted for local charities.

Provides community correction services and facilitates evidence-based and restorative practices to enhance public safety. Services include:- Adult and juvenile diversion programs- Electronic monitoring- Intensive supervision of repeat DWI offenders- Pre-dispositional reports- Pre-sentence investigations- Random drug and alcohol testing- Supervision of all juvenile and adult misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, and felony offenders

Provides counseling for youth and their families in-home or in-school. Offers counseling for:- Adolescent/youth counseling- Anger management- Anxiety- Child guidance- Depression- Grief and bereavement- Family conflict- Parent counseling- Trauma- Homeless/runaway youth counseling

Provides outpatient therapy for children and adolescents to help them develop problem-solving skills and cope with stress and a variety of emotional and behavioral issues. Services include:- Continuum of care including day treatment programs, psychological testing, and individualized treatment- Dealing with issues such as homework, test anxiety, bullying, peer pressure, and life transitions- Discuss feelings about family issues- Full screenings and assessments

Features and services are provided within Thrive Behavioral Network, LLC AFC homes:- Behavior management and socialization opportunities - Close to supportive services- Comfortable and fully furnished bedrooms- Individualized care focused on maximizing potential and enhancing quality of life - On-site supervision and protection - Private decks and yards - Structured activities- Tailored support and training in independent living skills - Transportation service available for all recreational and other needs - Variety of nutritional and well-balanced mealsBemidji- Odayin House, 3524 Saint Onge Drive Northeast, Bemidji, MN 56601(218)444-0079, fax (218)333-0493- Briar Rose, 3530 Saint Onge Drive Northeast, Bemidji, MN 56601(218)444-0076, fax (218)333-0493- Sprucewoods IAFC, 718 15th Street NW, Apt A., Bemidji, MN 56601(218)444-9757, fax (218)444-9756- Sprucewoods East, 718 15th Street NW, Apt B., Bemidji, MN 56601(218)444-9757, fax (218)444-9756- Sprucewoods West, 718 15th Street NW, Apt C., Bemidji, MN 56601(218)444-9757, fax (218)444-9756 Detroit Lakes- Bayview, 1316 Lori Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501(218)847-0422, fax (218)847-5299- Beacon House,1318 Lori Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501(218)847-4898, fax (218)847-0046- Lighthouse, 1347 Lori Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501(218)847-9119, fax (218)847-5263 - Seashore, 925 Pembina Trail, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501(218)847-3363, fax (218)847-5263Grand Rapids- Esther House, 212 Southwest 11th Avenue, Grand Rapids, MN 55744(218)326-0993, fax (218)326-0700 Litchfield- Jan's Place, 722 South Gorman Avenue, Litchfield, MN 55355(320)593-0844, fax (320)593-0845- New Castle, 310 Peifer Drive, Litchfield, MN 55355 (320)693-6381, fax (320)693-0172 - Windsor House, 726 South Gorman Avenue, Litchfield, MN 55355(320)593-0854, fax (320)593-0855Saint Peter- Hillside, 852 Lower Johnson Circle, St. Peter, MN 56082(507)934-6202, fax (507)934-6204- Nicollet Place, 2115 Stark Street, St. Peter, MN 56082(507)934-6107, fax (507) 934-6108Sauk Rapids- Western Star, 1856 Eastern Star Loop, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379(320)252-2760, fax (320)258-3650- Eastern Star, 1852 Eastern Star Loop, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379(320)258-3507, fax (320)258-3650?

Provides information on: - Current and Delinquent Taxes - Forfeiture of Property - Special Assessment - Tax Settlements - Issues Liquor and Auctioneer Licenses- Elections

Provides school-based, on-site services for students and families that address school success, truancy, mental health and chemical dependency issues through support, advocacy and case management.

Offers a ReStore selling new and gently used home improvement items. All proceeds from the ReStore go to Habitat for Humanity of South Central MN to help provide affordable housing to the community. Services provided:- Sells new and gently used home improvement items to the public for 25-50% off the regular retail value- Inventory is based on donations. Shoppers are encouraged to visit to see what is in stock.- To donate large items, arrangements can be made to pick up at home or businesses

The Itaskin Center & Cottage 35-Day Assessment Program is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS). This assessment program serves residents between the ages of 10-17 years old. Upon completion of the 35-Day Assessment Program, a Comprehensive Assessment is provided to the youth's guardian and/or treatment team. The Comprehensive Assessment aims to identify child and familial strengths, resiliencies, and opportunities for growth via a multifaceted approach, while also providing diagnoses, recommendations, and a prognosis for recovery. This multifaceted approach involves a behavioral assessment, comprehensive assessment, wellness/recreation assessment, academic assessment, health screening/physical examination. Additional assessments, as requested by individual teams, include a psychiatric assessment and/or chemical use assessment. Upon completion of the program, the assessment team will also recommend a level of care believed to most accurately represent the current needs of the youth and how best to be supported. Opportunities for individual therapy and improving coping skills are provided throughout the 35-day assessment period.

Fire prevention and emergency response services

Provides a non-emergency medical transportation service for individuals with health insurance coverage and private pay. The van is wheelchair accessible providing safe transportation to medical appointments.

Pays for child care for low income families. Includes Minnesota Family Investment Program Child Care; Transition Year Child Care for a full year after Minnesota Family Investment Program case are closed; Basic Sliding Fee Child Care; and At-Home Infant Child Care.

Helps patients apply for the financial assistance program.- Financial Assistance Program: Available for patients unable to pay for emergency and other medically necessary care. Contact about a bill, talk about the cost of care, billing collection issues, or financial assistance program.

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 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 grants being sanctioned or reduced. 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 assistanceNOTE: MFIP recipients may be eligible for Emergency Assistance, Child Care Assistance, Medical Assistance, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

A center-based and play-based preschool program for children ages 3-5 years that focuses on the whole family. Provides school readiness skills and tools needed for the whole family to be successful. Programs include education, social services, health, and nutrition. Head Start is a full-day program and includes two healthy meals and one healthy snack in the classroom. Families are responsible for the drop-off and pick-up transportation each day. Additional services provided:- Developmentally appropriate curriculum- Social and emotional education and support- One on one home visits providing resources and parent support- Oral and physical health education and services- Parent meetings and family fun events

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.- Caregiver and child time- Caregiver discussion time- Family events- Parent education

Community education activities devoted to the prevention of illness and the promotion of optimum health

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]