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Provides establishment and enforcement of child support orders. Services include: ?- Collecting current and past-due support payments

• Locating non-custodial parents

• Establishing parentage

• Establishing and enforcing child support orders for basic, medical, or child care support

• Reviews and modifies court orders for support

NOTE: Child Support Services does not provide parenting time, custody, legal advice, divorce counsel, or spousal maintenance establishment. Child Support Services do not represent either parent in child support actions.

• 24-hour crisis hotline for victims of domestic violence

• Empowers women by helping them build and maintain self-esteem, personal strengths, and safety plans, develop healthy relationships, develop support networks, and obtain resources and information

• Program provides group and/or individual support and legal advocacy for victims of domestic abuse. One-to-one individual sessions are provided based on individual circumstances.

Patient Call Center: (612)467-1100 Applying for and determining eligibility for VA health care benefits: Apply online or complete an Application for Health Care Benefits (Form 10-10EZ) and mail to Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Patient Access Center (17A1), One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. (877)-222-VETS, 7 am - 7 pm Monday - Friday. Visit website for more information https://www.minneapolis.va.gov/patients/eligibility.asp or https://www.choose.va.gov/health/ Scheduling Appointments: Visit website for detailed information on how to make an appointment by phone or online https://www.minneapolis.va.gov/patients/appointments.asp. AudioCare provides the option to cancel, confirm, or reschedule an existing appointment 24 hours/7 days a week, (855)560-1721. Access to Care website provides information to help decide the best VA location to receive care, https://www.accesstocare.va.gov/ Lodging Options: There are several choices in overnight accommodation and transportation for patients or families of military service members being treated at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. For assistance and complete information, call the Lodging Office (866)414-5058 ext. 4289 or (612)467-4289, 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday. Visit website for more information https://www.minneapolis.va.gov/visitors/visi_lodging.asp Veterans Health Identification Card (VHIC): The VHIC is issued only to veterans who are eligible for VA medical benefits and only for the purpose of identification and check-in for VA medical appointments. Veterans do not need a VA identification card to access VA health care. Visit the Eligibility & Enrollment Desk in the Flag Atrium near the main entrance, or call (877)222-8387. Advance Directives: A legal form that helps doctors and family members understand the patients wishes about medical and mental health care. Customer Service/Patient Advocates: Provides personal attention and works on behalf of veterans and their families and caregivers to address and resolve important issues related to individuals concerns and rights as a patient. Compliments, complaints or concerns about patient care quality and safety can be directed to Patient Advocates at (612)467-2106. Billing and Insurance: (866)347-2352 Release of Information: Processes requests for medical records and assists providers with completing forms for patients. The Release of Information Office is located in the basement between the center elevators and the outpatient elevators, room BR-105, across from the Blood Draw clinic, (612)467-1992, fax number is (612)467-2197. Caregiver Support Program: Caregiver Support Program (612)467-5405, Caregiver Support Line (855)260-3274, and Services For Family Caregivers of Veterans, Minneapolis (612)467-5405, Saint Cloud (320)252-1670 ext. 7283. Chaplain Service: Offers pastoral care and spiritual counseling to all patients, their families, and the hospital staff. Worships services are held every day of the week and Chaplains are available for individual visits, Chaplain Service Office, First Floor, Flag Atrium, (612)467-2027 ext. 31-2027, 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday. Community Care: Provides Veterans with local care in the community through approved non-VA medical providers for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System and VA Clinics. Veterans may be able to go to a non-VA provider using VA coverage for certain types of health services that are not provided by the VA, (612)467-6565 or (877)881-7618, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday.

Provides adoption/guardianship services including:

• Adoption information for interested families

• Case management for children

• Post-adoption information

Works to improve the well-being of immigrants and refugees ages 55 and older by providing social, educational, and recreational opportunities. Activities include workshops on health, nutrition, exercise, and digital skills, as well as weekly luncheons, music, and seasonal celebrations to foster social connection and reduce isolation.

Provides a Christ-centered, pro-life mobile pregnancy center that welcomes donations of baby diapers and wipes. Services are offered confidentially and include:

• Emotional support

• Pregnancy tests

• Prenatal vitamins

• Limited obstetrical ultrasounds

• Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI testing and treatment

• Verification of Pregnancy Form to help with applying for insurance

• Provides legal advice and support to all county departments
• Represents the County, its departments, and employees in litigation matters.
• Prosecutes adults charged with felonies, gross misdemeanors, misdemeanors, petty misdemeanors, and ordinance violations in the County
• Prosecutes juvenile offenders who break the law within the County.
• Review criminal investigations referred by law enforcement and make a decision whether an individual will be charged with a crime
• Provide legal representation and advice to Lake County Health and Human Services in matters concerning child protection, adult protection, child support and collections, and involuntary commitment of mentally ill, intellectual disabled, and chemically dependent adults. In addition, the county attorney investigates and prosecutes welfare fraud, criminal non-support, and paternity matters.

NOTE: Does not represent individual citizens and cannot give legal advice.

Offers a college access program targeting low-income, first generation college adults ages 19 and over. Will assist youth 12 - 18 by request. Assists persons with academic and career counseling including:

• Academic and career assessment testing

• Academic and career counseling and referral

• Referral for dropouts wishing to complete GED

• Information about post-secondary educational programs

• Information and assistance in applying for financial aid for post secondary education and help filling out FAFSA online

• Referral to community agencies and services

• Workshops on topics such as college survival skills, financial assistance for post secondary education, career decision making, etc.

Community Services:

• Family services
• Emergency planner
• Chemical dependency specialist services
• Gaming enforcement services
• Public utilities and maintenance

Court services:

• Chief judge
• Appellate Court
• Clerk of courts
• Probation officer
• Ordinance information

• Ready-to-Rent workshops for tenants looking to establish or rebuild a positive rental history

• Workshops for landlords on topics such as fair housing laws, local government rules and requirements, and business fundamentals

• Community resource on the rights and responsibilities of both tenants and landlords

• Mediation services to help resolve tenant/landlord and neighbor to neighbor disputes, in hopes of reducing the costs of eviction on all sides

Provides assistance to apply for programs such as:

• Social Security applications
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applications

Advises and assists veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits such as:

• Burial benefits

• Financial assistance through the V.A. for dental work

• G.I. Bill education assistance

• G. I. Bill life insurance

• Home loan guaranteed by the U.S.D.V.A.

• Information about and referrals to other service agencies for chemical dependency treatment and vocational rehabilitation

• Outpatient medical care through the V.A.

• Service-connected disability compensation

• "State Soldiers Assistance Program" (SSAP) provides cash assistance in the form of shelter payments (rent and mortgage), utilities (electric, gas, propane, and water), and personal needs grants to veterans who are unable to work as a result of a temporary disability. There are strict income and asset requirements.

• Survivors and dependents education

• Transportation to VA Medical Center

• Veteran/military health insurance

• Veteran survivor insurance

The goals of the Family Development programs are to assist families in crisis situations, meet basic needs, and to strive towards and maintain self-sufficiency Services may include: Food programs

• Food shelf vouchers

Application assistance

• Food support

• Health insurance

• Social security benefits

Seasonal

• School supply distribution

• Winter clothing

• Food baskets

• Toys and holiday gifts to families in need

Outreach and referrals to

• Budgeting

• Housing

• Medical services

• Parenting education

• Transportation

Responsibilities of the County Attorney's Office include:

• Child custody decrees

• Child protection cases

• Child support and paternity matters

• Conservatorships

• County civil matters

• Crime victim assistance and compensation

• Crime victim notification service

• Crime witness support

• Delinquency cases; juvenile court

• Family court

• Guardianships

• Juvenile diversion

• Law library

• Prosecutes criminal cases

• Restraining and harassment orders; orders for protection

Focuses on increasing the number of lawful permanent residents in Minnesota who become U.S. citizens and collaborating across sectors to promote the importance of citizenship. ILCM works with clients to file the citizenship application and accompanies applicants to the citizenship interview. Many naturalization cases are placed with private attorneys trained and supervised through our Pro Bono Project.

Advises and assists veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits, such as:

• Burial benefits
• Service-connected disability compensation
• Veteran survivor insurance
• Veteran/Military health insurance
• G.I. Bill educational training
• G.I. Life Insurance
• Home loan guaranteed by the U.S.D.V.A.
• Transportation to VA Medical Center
• Outpatient medical care through the V.A.
• Financial assistance through the V.A. for dental work
• Survivors and dependents education

"State Soldiers Assistance Program" (SSAP): provides veterans who are unable to work as a result of temporary disability with cash assistance toward housing (rent, mortgage, and utilities) and other personal needs. There are strict income and asset requirements. Information about and referrals to other service agencies for chemical dependency treatment and vocational rehabilitation. Provides transportation to the Minneapolis VA Medical Center on odd number days, Monday through Friday.

Offers placement, guardianship, and counseling for children and adoptive parents

Provides application assistance for any adult enrolling in any public assistance program in Minnesota. Assists individuals with identifying and applying for support with food, utilities, healthcare, and more. Additional services include:

• Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

• Medicaid/Medical assistance

• Medicare Part D Extra Help/Low-Income Subsidy (LIS)

• Medicare Savings Program

• MNSure

• Rent assistance

• Prescription savings programs

• Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps

Advises and assists veterans and their dependents with state and federal veterans benefits, including:

• Alcohol dependency treatment

• Burial benefits

• Service-connected disability compensation

• Dental treatment

• Disability insurance

• Discharge reviews

• Death benefits

• Domiciliary care

• Drug dependency treatment

• Education and training

• Financial assistance

• G.I. Bill educational training

• G.I. Life Insurance

• Home loan guaranteed by the U.S.D.V.A.

• Non-service connected disability pension

• Outpatient medical care

• Survivors and dependents education

• Vocational rehabilitation for disabled

Advises and assists veterans and their dependents with state and federal veterans benefits, including:

• Alcohol dependency treatment

• Burial benefits

• Service-connected disability compensation

• Dental treatment

• Disability insurance

• Discharge reviews

• Death benefits

• Domiciliary care

• Drug dependency treatment

• Education and training

• Financial assistance

• G.I. Bill educational training

• G.I. Life Insurance

• Home loan guaranteed by the U.S.D.V.A.

• Non-service connected disability pension

• Outpatient medical care

• Survivors and dependents education

• Vocational rehabilitation for disabled

Provides establishment and enforcement of child support orders. Services include: ?- Collecting current and past-due support payments

• Establishing and enforcing child support orders for basic, medical, or child care support

• Establishing parentage

• Locating non-custodial parents

• Reviews and modifies court orders for support

NOTE: Child Support Services does not provide parenting time, custody, legal advice, divorce counsel, or spousal maintenance establishment

Assists tenants in building apartment search skills, learning tenant rights and responsibilities, and, budgeting/creating a debt repayment plan. Additional services include:

• Assists tenants in establishing an action plan to either eliminate, explain, or correct problems associated with tenant screening

• Assists tenants with obtaining and understanding tenant screening reports through education and advocacy

• One-on-one assistance to address individual rental issues

• Provides a financial literacy certificate training

• Provides referrals to metro area vacancies (as available)

Assists individuals and families who are affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and general crime situations. Services include:

• A 24-hour crisis hotline where trained advocates will listen, support, and provide individuals with information

• Personal advocacy and counseling referrals are available to help with emotional trauma

• Support groups for children dealing with abuse, divorce, foster care, anger management, other high-risk situations, and assistance with Orders for Protection

Processes court cases filed in Watonwan County and offers other legal services, including:

• Civil cases

• Court records

• Criminal cases

• Family court matters

• Jury information

• Juvenile cases

• Law library resources

• Orders for protection

• Probate cases

• Teen court

• Traffic cases

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.