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Provides investigative and intervention services on behalf of vulnerable adults who are unable to act on their own behalf, manage their own affairs, or who are in immediate danger of abuse. Types of abuse may be physical, emotional, sexual abuse, unsafe or hazardous living conditions, exploitation, neglect, or abandonment. Services include:

• Taking reports and investigating abuse and/or maltreatment

• Removal of the individual to safer surroundings

• Services necessary to remove the conditions which have created a threat to life

NOTE: Complaints, questions, or concerns involving incidents in facilities licensed by the Health Department, such as hospitals, nursing homes, boarding care homes, supervised living facilities, assisted living, and home health agencies can be referred to the Minnesota Board on Aging Ombudsman for Long-Term Care.

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Senior Board and Lodge

Determines the valuation and classification of all properties in Aitkin County. Also administers property tax programs, including Homestead, Relative Homestead, Blind/Disabled Homestead, Disabled Veteran's Value Exclusion program, Special Agricultural Homestead, Green Acres, Rural Preserve, Managed Forest, and others.

Provides a drop-off container for prescription, over-the-counter, and pet medication. Medications should be kept in the original container and placed in a sealed, clear plastic bag. Individuals should use a marker to cross out their name on the container. If the individual doesn't have the original container, medication should be placed in a clear, plastic bag, and the name of the medication should be written on the bag.

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 1/2 - 4

• Single parent program

• Workshops on specific topics

Provides assistance, investigates, and/or intervenes on behalf of vulnerable adults who are unable to act on their own behalf, manage their own affairs, or who are in immediate danger due to physical or emotional abuse, unsafe or hazardous living conditions, exploitation, neglect, or abandonment. Services may include:

• Authorization for medical treatment

• Consultation to individuals who suspect abuse

• Removal of the individual to safer surroundings?

• Services necessary to remove the conditions which have created a threat to life

?NOTE: Complaints, questions, or concerns involving incidents in facilities licensed by the Health Department - such as hospitals, nursing homes, boarding care homes, supervised living facilities, and assisted living and home health agencies - can be referred to the MN Office of Health Facility Complaints at (651)201-4201 or toll-free at (800)369-7994.

The Library maintains print and electronic collections of current and historical materials to support effective public policy development, and to document the work of the Minnesota Legislature. Serves the Legislature and the citizens of Minnesota by ensuring access to essential information resources are available to support the legislative process and promote the understanding of state government. Collections include:

• Books and Reports: A depository library for state agency, consultant reports, mandated reports to track, and make information available electronically as required by the Legislature. Legislative librarians can also obtain materials through an interlibrary loan for legislators and legislative staff from libraries throughout Minnesota and the county.

• Legislative History: Provides a collection that includes Senate and House historical committee materials, a step-by-step guide, and a detailed list of available resources. Staff are experienced in providing information about the process of researching legislative history. The Library maintains and collects detailed information on party control, length of sessions, special elections, legislators past and present, and information about state government.

• Minnesota Issues Guides: Creates and maintains guides that summarize current and historical legislative issues, pulling books, articles, and web resources.

• Magazines: Collections include state and national journals, covering a wide range of public policy areas

• Newspapers: The Library subscribes to national and state newspapers in print and purchases access to many digital newspapers for legislative users. The Library maintains an in-house electronic Library News Archive for legislative users.

• Statutory Mandates: Maintains and provides information about Minnesota statutes on all topics, organizations, and policy

NOTE: All citizens and government employees may use the library but materials are loaned to legislative personnel only. Public copying facilities are available.

Provides investigative and intervention services for child abuse, neglect, and/or abandonment. Services include:

• Accepts reports of abuse

• Assessment of the initial referral

• Consultation with individuals who suspect abuse

• Consultation with the family to determine the nature of the problem

• Dependency investigation

• Explanation of reporting statutes and answer questions regarding agency practices

• Ongoing support services for children and their families

• Temporary placement of children who are removed from the home

• Works with the family toward unification or reunification

Offer resources, referrals, and support, including: Financial

• Access to free financial literacy materials and programs

• Emergency funds assistance through various organizations

• Personal financial counseling for service members

• Tax assistance

Home

• Connect with local veteran and community resources for homelessness support

• Home repair and maintenance assistance

Health and well-being

• Access to free drug and alcohol screening and classes for service members

• Childcare assistance

• Food insecurity support

• Provide information on a wide range of military-friendly counseling services and resources, including free non-medical counseling

• Tricare medical and dental insurance information

Education

• Connections with veteran services through Minnesota State schools

• Information on grants and scholarships for current service members, spouses, and children

• Military education benefits

Career

• Assistance in connecting with employment placement

• Connect to Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) for employer/employee legal support and employer/employee recognition

• Federal employment opportunities through USAJobs

• Hiring resources through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

• Minnesota National Guard full-time job opportunities

Intensive care unit that provides comprehensive burn care for both adults and children as well as care for hypothermic and frostbitten patients.

The Forest History Center is located on a 171.5 acre site endowed with forests, grasslands, and wetlands that are abundant with wildlife. The center endeavors to tell the story of how people have and do use and manage the forests on northern Minnesota, while also serving as a unique environmental learning center. More then 5 miles of trails are available for hiking and biking

??American Legion Park: ?155 South Park Lane

• Picnic shelter and playground

Bruce Frank Field: 819 East Ferry Street??

• Softball field and playground??

?Cedar Ridge Trails Park: 306 Cedar Trail Drive Jo Eagle Anderson Park: 510 South Sixth Street ?? Mothers Louise Park: 118 North Main Street Mayo Park: 272 Forest Prairie Road

• Volleyball court, disc golf course, horseshoe pits, and playground

Pierre Le Sueur Park (Fountain Park): 100 North Main Street River Park: 102 State Highway 93

• Boat landing and overnight camping

Medicine Clinic is an internal medicine residency teaching clinic that serves as a community clinic.

• Provides a full range of primary health care services to adults with special emphasis on chronic medical problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol

• Provides emergency and short-term drug vouchers for patients with serious emergency medical conditions

Supports families by coordinating services across various agencies, including schools, healthcare, mental health providers, and social services. Improves access to resources, promotes early intervention, and fosters a responsive and culturally sensitive support network for children, youth, and families, particularly those dealing with mental health challenges. Acts as a connector, helping families navigate and access existing services rather than providing direct care.

In partnership with Hennepin County, Isuroon provides a rent assistance program connected to Operation Metro Surge. Funding is available to renters facing an eviction for any reason, including those affected by immigration enforcement.

Medicare Savings Programs have four sub-programs:

• Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI): Helps pay for Part A premiums only. Monthly income limits for individuals and married couples apply.

• Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB): Helps pay for Part A and B premiums as well as deductibles, coinsurance and copayments. Monthly income limits for individuals and married couples apply.

• Qualifying Individual (QI): Helps pay for Part B premiums only. Monthly income limits for individuals and married couples apply.

• Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB): Helps pay for Part B premiums only. Monthly income limits and countable resource limits apply for individuals and married couples.

• 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 screenings for adults for a variety of conditions, including screenings of blood glucose, cholesterol, and blood pressure checks. Additional health services include health assessments, presentations on health topics, and other community services.

Provides primary care services, including:

• Family medicine

• Immunizations

• Laboratory

Handicapped accessible apartment units include:

• Additional and guest parking on the street

• Allows dogs under 20 pounds and cats

• Assistance animals accepted

• Laundry facilities

• Off-street and garage parking

• One garage/unit

• On-site parking for tenants and live-in aide

• Water, heat, and electricity are included in rent

Designed for individuals who require full-time senior services, the nursing care home offers 24-hour skilled nursing care. Includes a team of caregivers who collaborate with residents, families, and physicians to coordinate individualized care plans, giving consideration to the resident's particular needs and wishes. Also caters to residents with a variety of daily services, including detailed dietary plans, pastoral services and masses, gathering areas for mealtimes and recreation, and a continual schedule of activities.

Small amounts of financial assistance for individuals in need, usually between $35 - 45 Some examples of assistance include:

• Apartment application fees

• Birth certificates

• Fuel cards

• Prescription/co-pays

• Saint Cloud Metro Bus transportation

• State IDs/driver's license renewals or replacements

If financial assistance is unavailable, staff will attempt to refer elsewhere

Early Childhood Family Education (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. ECFE works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports healthy child development.

• 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

• 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 topics

Provides nutrition education and special foods that promote good health. WIC provides the following services:

• Assistance with any special needs

• Health assessment and screening

• Nutrition education

• Referral to other community services

???Vouchers are given to participants to purchase nutritious foods such as cereal, cheese, eggs, infant formula, fruits and vegetables, milk, and peanut butter