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Services provided include:

• Long-term personal and social development opportunities within a structured environment
• Employment in a variety of integrated settings where a "job coach" is assigned to work side-by-side with each client to provide advocacy with the employer and other employees
• Employment within the Falls DAC facility where various work opportunities are available
• Day training and habilitation services are offered regarding daily living skills and recreational and social activities
• Transportation is available for services/activities

• Integrated care from social workers, nurses, physicians, nurse practitioners, occupational and physical therapists, and assistive-technology practitioners

• Medical exams, wound care, urology and other specialized services for those with cerebral palsy, neuromuscular conditions, Spina Bifida, polio, etc.

• Transitional program for teens who are living with disabilities and moving into adulthood with a focus on legal, medical, and independent-living issues

• Assistive technology assessment and provision including custom seating, orthotics and prosthetics, powered mobility assessment, computer access, and augmentative and alternative communication

• Pain and neuropalliative care

• Resource Center offering printed, video, and online resources about disabilities and related issues

• Social and emotional support through individual and family counseling

• Rehabilitative therapies including physical, occupational, speech and language, and swallowing assistance

• Business recruitment

• Downtown development

• Financial Assistance: Operates two grant programs and two revolving loan funds having more than 1.3 million in assets to provide "gap" financing for qualified business projects. Other financial resources are also available.

• Technical assistance

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 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 and family time to enjoy safe classroom activities and sensory play
• Parent discussion groups
• Play and learn activities for children in child-directed play based on a facilitated licensed Early Childhood teacher
• Programs for non-English language learners
• Workshops on specific topics
• School readiness program for children age 4 - 5
• Single parent program
• Special events for the entire family

Note: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events

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.

Helps families work their way out of poverty by providing temporary cash and food benefits to eligible families. While MFIP has a 60-month time limit, there are some limited exceptions and extensions. Participants are required to follow certain work rules. Failure to meet these requirements will result in MFIP grants being sanctioned or reduced. In addition:

• Child support will be pursued in those situations where one or both parents are absent
• A woman expecting a baby may receive assistance for herself during her pregnancy
• Children who are being cared for by certain relatives may receive assistance

NOTE: MFIP recipients may be eligible for Emergency Assistance, Child Care Assistance, Medical Assistance, and/or Food Support.

Provides free, confidential help and support to quit vaping, smoking, or chewing for teens ages 13 - 17 years old.

• Education and medical services which allow individuals to determine the number and spacing of their children. Clinics in Walker and Pine River call 877-275-6123 for appointment

Appointments1st Tuesday of every month Pine River-Backus Family Center 245 Barclay Ave Pine River, MN 56474 Call: (218)547-6840 ?Email: [email protected]

Household hazardous waste program for the region serving multiple counties. The facility helps residents properly dispose of items that contain toxic and potentially hazardous ingredients, such as cleansers, paints, oils, pesticides, etc.

• Clean Shop: licensed to accept hazardous waste generated from businesses and farming operations. For those businesses that are already registered with a Minnesota waste ID, the center can accept waste from Minimal Generators (MG) and Very Small Quantity Generators (VSQG).

• Product Exchange: keeps a product reuse shelf where residents can reuse items that are received but are in good working order. New items arrive daily and are available for free.

Provides home care services to clients such as:

• Companion and homemaking services, which may include laundry assistance, grocery shopping, light household chores, errand running, socialization, and conversation

-Home health aide to support clients in performing day-to-day tasks and activities. Activities may include personal care, grooming, walking/transfers, meal planning and preparation, foot care, medication reminders, and range of motion exercises.

• Pediatric home care services to support children and youth living with a developmental disability and/or short or long-term health diagnosis

• Skilled Nursing, which may include visits for IV therapy, wound care, medication management, palliative care, management and evaluation of care, consultation, supervision of caregivers, chronic disease management, and post-surgical care

• Big Marine Park Reserve: Boat launch; cross-country ski trail; fishing pier; guided bird and fitness hikes; hiking trail; picnic area/shelter; playground; swimming beach

• Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park: Cross-country ski trails; fishing; hiking trails; paved trails

• Hardwood Creek Regional Trail: Multiple-use trail for bikers, hikers and in-line skaters; horseback riding; skiers; snowmobiles; snowshoeing

• Lake Elmo Park Reserve: Archery range; boat launch; campground; canoe access; cross-country ski trails; equestrian trails; fishing pier; hiking trails; mountain bike trails; orienteering; picnic pavilions; playground; swimming beach; yoga classes

• Pine Point Regional Park: Cross-country ski trails; equestrian trails; GateWay Trail; hiking trails; picnicking

• Point Douglas Park: Fishing pier; picnic area; swimming beach

• Point Douglas Trail: Multi-use trail for bikers, in-line skaters and walkers

• Square Lake Park: Boat launch; fishing pier; scuba diving; picnic grounds; swimming beach

• Saint Croix Bluffs Regional Park: Boat launch; camping; cross-country ski trails; hiking trails; picnic grounds; playground; swimming beach; tennis courts

• Washington County Historic Courthouse: Exhibits; tours

Provides a 10 week postabortion group support and individual mentoring.

Provides fire and emergency response for the city of Warba, and Feeley, Sago and Wawina Townships

A city volunteer fire department providing fire and rescue services, including:

• Fire prevention education and services

• Fire suppression

• Emergency Medical Team (EMT) and fire volunteer opportunities

Promotes the accessibility of early, intensive home and center based behavioral therapy including:

• Assessment and intervention

• Behavior management

• Speech and communication therapy

Offers financial services, including speaking with a financial counselor, cost of care estimates, or assistance determining if an individual qualifies for financial assistance. Financial counselors can help individuals understand patients' responsibilities and may offer no interest payment plans. Other options may include: ?- Discount Program: Individuals who are uninsured or underinsured and have incomes less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline may be eligible for help to pay their medical bill

Pr?ovides an overnight winter shelter with 50 beds, 30 for men and 20 for women, 7 days a week for single adults during the months of November through mid-April. Guests are served hot dinners and breakfast every day, and showers are also available with hygiene products provided. Note: No pets allowed

• Case management and referrals for programs such as Meals on Wheels, social services

• Door-to-door transportation mostly for health related appointments or for hair salons/barbershop appointments. Clients must be able to transfer into the car on their own. Escort services may also be available, but these requests must be made far in advance.

• Homemaking, yard work and home maintenance services

• Nursing care

• Personal care

• Senior exercise classes are offered daily; transportation available.

• Social outings

• Speakers on senior health topics

• Support for caregivers of seniors who live in the service area, and for caregivers who live in the service area even if the cared-for senior lives elsewhere, including out of state.

Mayor and City Council Members

• Member contact information

Departments:

• Animal Containment Center

• Assessor's Office: Establishes the estimated market value and classification for property tax purposes

• City Administration: Oversees city department operations

• City attorney

• Community Development Department: Building permits, plumbing permits, and mechanical permits

• Finance department

• Public Works Department: Handles street construction/repair, snow clearance, water, and sewer maintenance?

Provides law enforcement including:

• Background checks for a permit to purchase or transfer a firearm

• Community safety education/updates, public advisories, emergency alerts, and crime prevention

• Handling crime reports

• Patrolling services

• Resident security checks for residents who are on vacation or away from their residence

Minnesota's Medicaid program for people with low income. Most people who have MA receive health care through health plans. Members who do not receive health care through a health plan receive care on a fee-for-service basis, with providers billing the state directly for services they provide. MA pays for a variety of services like doctor visits, prescriptions, and hospital stays. Some services and prescriptions may require prior approval. MA pays for medical bills going back three months from the month the application is received. NOTE: People with disabilities who work, even if they're over the income or asset limits of MA, may still qualify for a program called Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities - MA-EPD.

Services include:

• Case management - Rule 79: Assistance to seriously and persistently mentally ill adults in obtaining necessary mental health social services, financial assistance, medical, legal, vocational, housing, and other services designed to facilitate their adaptive community adjustment

• Community Support Program: Program to help people manage their mental health symptoms, participate in their community, learn medication management, and develop daily living skills.

Counselors help with home and school problems for minority students by tutoring and counseling

Audiology and hearing Cardiology Chemotherapy and immunotherapy Gastroenterology Hematology Imaging and radiology Infectious disease Lab Services Mammography Medication management Oncology Orthopedic Surgery Orthopedics and sports medicine Pediatric orthopedics Physical therapy (outpatient) Weight loss (non-surgical)

The division includes:

• Canine Unit: (651)266-5561

• Ordnance Disposal Unit

• Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT)

• Watch Commander Office: 425 Grove Street, (651)266-5627