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Child Support Services - McLeod County Social Services
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?
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?
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County Attorney Services - Watonwan County Attorney
- Child and adult protection representation
- Child support and paternity cases
- Commitments
- Conservatorships
- Criminal and delinquency prosecution; juvenile diversion
- General crime victim/witness assistance and notification service
- Guardianships
- Legal representation of county boards and agencies
- Child and adult protection representation
- Child support and paternity cases
- Commitments
- Conservatorships
- Criminal and delinquency prosecution; juvenile diversion
- General crime victim/witness assistance and notification service
- Guardianships
- Legal representation of county boards and agencies
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Legal Advocacy Services - Sexual Violence Center - SVC
Provides legal advocacy services including support with reporting to law enforcement, obtaining harassment restraining orders and orders for protection, and navigating the criminal justice system.
Provides legal advocacy services including support with reporting to law enforcement, obtaining harassment restraining orders and orders for protection, and navigating the criminal justice system.
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Child Support Services - CSS - Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Dodge, Steele, and Waseca County
Child support is money a parent is court-ordered to pay to their child's other parent or caregiver for the support of the child. Either parent may apply for services.
Services include:
- Collecting child support and enforcing court orders
- Establishing paternity, including coordinating genetic testing
- Establishing court orders to pay child support
- Helping families to modify court orders
Child support is money a parent is court-ordered to pay to their child's other parent or caregiver for the support of the child. Either parent may apply for services.
Services include:
- Collecting child support and enforcing court orders
- Establishing paternity, including coordinating genetic testing
- Establishing court orders to pay child support
- Helping families to modify court orders
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County Attorney Services - Sibley County Attorney
Provides necessary legal representation in criminal matters, civil matters, juvenile matters, and child protection matters; providing representation to county departments and legal advice concerning county legislative matters; and providing assistance and support in law enforcement training. Services include:
- Child and adult protection representation
- Child support and paternity cases
- Commitments
- Conservatorships
- Criminal and delinquency prosecution
- Guardianships
Provides necessary legal representation in criminal matters, civil matters, juvenile matters, and child protection matters; providing representation to county departments and legal advice concerning county legislative matters; and providing assistance and support in law enforcement training. Services include:
- Child and adult protection representation
- Child support and paternity cases
- Commitments
- Conservatorships
- Criminal and delinquency prosecution
- Guardianships
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Collection Services Division - Child Support and Paternity - Western Prairie Human Services
The Child Support Division assists with:
- Adjusting court orders based on the cost-of-living index
- Collecting and processing payments
- Establishing parentage
- Establishing and enforcing court orders for child support, medical support, and child care support
- Locating parents
- Reviewing and modifying court orders for support
- Works with other states to enforce support when one parent does not live in Minnesota
Minnesota Child Support Online: an interactive website 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.
The Child Support Division assists with:
- Adjusting court orders based on the cost-of-living index
- Collecting and processing payments
- Establishing parentage
- Establishing and enforcing court orders for child support, medical support, and child care support
- Locating parents
- Reviewing and modifying court orders for support
- Works with other states to enforce support when one parent does not live in Minnesota
Minnesota Child Support Online: an interactive website 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.
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Child Support Services - Polk County Social Services
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
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
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County Attorney Services - Murray County Attorney
Responsibilities of the County Attorney's Office include:
- Child custody decrees
- Child protection cases
- Child support and paternity matters
- County civil matters
- Delinquency cases; juvenile court
- Guardianships
- Juvenile diversion
- Legal representation of county boards and county agencies
- Prosecutes criminal cases and traffic violations
- Restraining and harassment orders; orders for protection
Responsibilities of the County Attorney's Office include:
- Child custody decrees
- Child protection cases
- Child support and paternity matters
- County civil matters
- Delinquency cases; juvenile court
- Guardianships
- Juvenile diversion
- Legal representation of county boards and county agencies
- Prosecutes criminal cases and traffic violations
- Restraining and harassment orders; orders for protection
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Juvenile CourtsGeneral Crime Victim AssistanceDomestic Violence Protective/Restraining OrdersConservatorship AssistanceGuardianship AssistanceThird Party Involuntary Commitment Petition ServicesJuvenile DiversionPaternity/Maternity EstablishmentDistrict AttorneyStalking/Harassment OrdersCriminal LawCourt RecordsCrime Victim CompensationDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesChild Support Assistance/Enforcement
County Attorney Services - Renville County Attorney
The duties of the Renville County Attorney's Office include:
- Prosecution of adult felonies
- Gross misdemeanors
- Misdemeanor
- Traffic violations
- Juvenile delinquency prosecution and diversion
- Crime victim support / compensation
- Child support assistance / enforcement
- Children in Need of Protection or Services (CHIPs) cases
- Civil commitments
The Attorney's Office also serves as the general legal advisor for all county government departments.
The duties of the Renville County Attorney's Office include:
- Prosecution of adult felonies
- Gross misdemeanors
- Misdemeanor
- Traffic violations
- Juvenile delinquency prosecution and diversion
- Crime victim support / compensation
- Child support assistance / enforcement
- Children in Need of Protection or Services (CHIPs) cases
- Civil commitments
The Attorney's Office also serves as the general legal advisor for all county government departments.
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Collection Services Division - Child Support and Paternity - Southwest Health and Human Services
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: an interactive website 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.
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: an interactive website 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.
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Child Support Services - Otter Tail County Department of Human Services
Helps families by providing a range of support services, including:
- Collecting current and past due support payments
- Establishing parentage
- Establishing and enforcing child support orders
- Establishing and enforcing medical support orders
?- Locating non-custodial parents
Helps families by providing a range of support services, including:
- Collecting current and past due support payments
- Establishing parentage
- Establishing and enforcing child support orders
- Establishing and enforcing medical support orders
?- Locating non-custodial parents
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Child Support Services - Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services - DVHHS
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
Child Support Services does not provide parenting time, custody, legal advice, divorce counsel, or spousal maintenance establishment
Minnesota Child Support Online: an interactive website developed by the State of Minnesota to provide child support participants with information about their case(s).
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
Child Support Services does not provide parenting time, custody, legal advice, divorce counsel, or spousal maintenance establishment
Minnesota Child Support Online: an interactive website developed by the State of Minnesota to provide child support participants with information about their case(s).
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Legal Services - Central Minnesota Legal Services
Administers legal programs and services through offices in Anoka, Minneapolis, Saint Cloud, and Wilmar.
Helps eligible clients through direct representation, brief advice, and through participating in community legal education programs and clinics.
Services include:
- Family law
- Housing issues
- Public benefits
- Employment
- Criminal expungement
- Consumer dept
Does not provide representation in CRIMINAL law matters
Administers legal programs and services through offices in Anoka, Minneapolis, Saint Cloud, and Wilmar.
Helps eligible clients through direct representation, brief advice, and through participating in community legal education programs and clinics.
Services include:
- Family law
- Housing issues
- Public benefits
- Employment
- Criminal expungement
- Consumer dept
Does not provide representation in CRIMINAL law matters
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County Attorney Services - Saint Louis County Attorney
Administers the many functions of the attorney's office, which include:
- Adult protection and adult commitment proceedings
- Child protection matters, including child support collection and delinquency proceedings
- Legal representation for the County Board and all departments
- Prosecution of felony/gross misdemeanors in the county
- Provides services to victims and witnesses in criminal actions?. Represents the county and state, not individual citizens
Administers the many functions of the attorney's office, which include:
- Adult protection and adult commitment proceedings
- Child protection matters, including child support collection and delinquency proceedings
- Legal representation for the County Board and all departments
- Prosecution of felony/gross misdemeanors in the county
- Provides services to victims and witnesses in criminal actions?. Represents the county and state, not individual citizens
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Law Library - Anoka County Law Library
Criminal Expungement Clinic
Anoka County Law Library partners with Central Minnesota Legal Services for a presentation and clinic to assist individuals in search of criminal expungement. Attorneys give a presentation about the process. Following the presentation, attorneys meet with people thar qualify who have questions and provide additional information.
Family Law Clinics
Provides lawyers who may be able to review legal papers, answer questions about the law, and advise on court proceedings. Currently being run remotely with the option of speaking to attorneys via Zoom or phone call. Attorneys can advise about divorce, orders for protection, child support motions, custody matters, and parenting time (visitation). Joint program with Anoka County Law Library and Central Minnesota Legal Services.
Other Services
- Computers: For internet access and document preparation
- Fax
- Legal reference assistant
- Microfiche/ultrafiche reader-printer
- Photocopies
- Printing
- Westlaw access
- Wi-Fi
Criminal Expungement Clinic
Anoka County Law Library partners with Central Minnesota Legal Services for a presentation and clinic to assist individuals in search of criminal expungement. Attorneys give a presentation about the process. Following the presentation, attorneys meet with people thar qualify who have questions and provide additional information.
Family Law Clinics
Provides lawyers who may be able to review legal papers, answer questions about the law, and advise on court proceedings. Currently being run remotely with the option of speaking to attorneys via Zoom or phone call. Attorneys can advise about divorce, orders for protection, child support motions, custody matters, and parenting time (visitation). Joint program with Anoka County Law Library and Central Minnesota Legal Services.
Other Services
- Computers: For internet access and document preparation
- Fax
- Legal reference assistant
- Microfiche/ultrafiche reader-printer
- Photocopies
- Printing
- Westlaw access
- Wi-Fi
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Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining OrdersCriminal Record Expungement AssistancePublic Internet Access SitesCommunity Legal ClinicsLegal Information ServicesChild Support Assistance/EnforcementStalking/Harassment OrdersChild Custody/Visitation AssistancePublic Access Computers/ToolsLaw LibrariesDivorce AssistanceLegislative Reference Services
Children and Family Services - Hmong American Partnership
21st Century Community Learning Centers: In partnership with the Minnesota Department of Education, HAP works with Community School of Excellence (CSE) and Prairie Seeds Academy (PSA) to after school academic and enrichment activities that include: the arts, music, crafts, leadership and personal develeopment, STEM classes, career exploration, and additional services.
Ascend: Works with victims and at-risk youth to address the severe harm caused by their explotation and move them towards recovery and independence
Hmoob Toj Sjab: A Montesorri school in which children learn all the foundation necessities for survival in their enviroment. Children learn all the basic building blocks that make up the world within and around them. They build awareness in identifying colors, shapes, textures, and dimensions; accomplish simple chores; develop manners such as grace and courtesy; learn to care for themselves and their enviroment; and build reading, writing, and math skills.
In-Home Parenting: In-home parenting services and support to families referred by Ramsey County.
Learn and Live: Health Education Programs: Education and outreach to the Hmong Community for breast and cervical cancer awareness and screening.
Pathways to Eliminate Addiction: Adolescent and Adult Chemical Health Support program for Hmong individuals. The goal of the program is to reduce drug and alcohol use in the Hmong community by working with individuals to achieve or sustain abstinence, improve health, wellness and a quality of life.
Project Grow: After-school program for ages 14 - 21, training students in exploring leadership, agriculture, college and career, and conservation.
Saint Paul Promise Neighborhood Hmong Navigator: A HAP family navigator located at Jackson Elementary works at the school's Family Center to help connect low income families with minor children to community resources.
Transcend: Crises intervention, social supports, safety planning, and legal advocacy for Hmong and Karen women who are experiencing domestic violence.
YouthLEAD: Career education and paid internships for SE Asians ages 16 - 24. Must reside in Ramsey County.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: In partnership with the Minnesota Department of Education, HAP works with Community School of Excellence (CSE) and Prairie Seeds Academy (PSA) to after school academic and enrichment activities that include: the arts, music, crafts, leadership and personal develeopment, STEM classes, career exploration, and additional services.
Ascend: Works with victims and at-risk youth to address the severe harm caused by their explotation and move them towards recovery and independence
Hmoob Toj Sjab: A Montesorri school in which children learn all the foundation necessities for survival in their enviroment. Children learn all the basic building blocks that make up the world within and around them. They build awareness in identifying colors, shapes, textures, and dimensions; accomplish simple chores; develop manners such as grace and courtesy; learn to care for themselves and their enviroment; and build reading, writing, and math skills.
In-Home Parenting: In-home parenting services and support to families referred by Ramsey County.
Learn and Live: Health Education Programs: Education and outreach to the Hmong Community for breast and cervical cancer awareness and screening.
Pathways to Eliminate Addiction: Adolescent and Adult Chemical Health Support program for Hmong individuals. The goal of the program is to reduce drug and alcohol use in the Hmong community by working with individuals to achieve or sustain abstinence, improve health, wellness and a quality of life.
Project Grow: After-school program for ages 14 - 21, training students in exploring leadership, agriculture, college and career, and conservation.
Saint Paul Promise Neighborhood Hmong Navigator: A HAP family navigator located at Jackson Elementary works at the school's Family Center to help connect low income families with minor children to community resources.
Transcend: Crises intervention, social supports, safety planning, and legal advocacy for Hmong and Karen women who are experiencing domestic violence.
YouthLEAD: Career education and paid internships for SE Asians ages 16 - 24. Must reside in Ramsey County.
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Leadership DevelopmentDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesHmong CommunityIndividual AdvocacyCase/Care ManagementBreast CancerYouth Enrichment ProgramsAdolescentsDisease/Disability InformationAlcohol Use Disorder Education/PreventionCervical CancerChildrenHome Based Parenting EducationAdult/Child Mentoring ProgramsDrug Use Disorder Education/PreventionCultural Heritage GroupsAt Risk YouthYouth
Domestic Abuse Services - Friends Against Abuse - Baudette
- Assistance for victims
- Advocacy
- Orders For Protection
- Crime Reparations
- Individual and Group support
- Medical and Legal Information or Support
- Community Education
- Assistance for victims
- Advocacy
- Orders For Protection
- Crime Reparations
- Individual and Group support
- Medical and Legal Information or Support
- Community Education
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Abused ChildrenGeneral Crime Victim AssistanceCrime Victim Accompaniment ServicesDomestic Violence Support GroupsGeneral Health Education ProgramsDomestic Violence Protective/Restraining OrdersAdult Protective Intervention/InvestigationElder/Dependent Adult Abuse ReportingDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesAbused AdultsChild Abuse Reporting/Emergency Response
Child Support Services - Marshall County Social Services
Services include:
- Adjusting court orders based on the cost-of-living index.
- Collecting and processing payments.
- Establishing parentage.
- Establishing and enforcing court orders for child support, medical support, and child care support.
- Locating parents.
- Working with other states to enforce support when one parent does not live in Minnesota.
Either parent, with or without custody of their children, may receive services.
Services include:
- Adjusting court orders based on the cost-of-living index.
- Collecting and processing payments.
- Establishing parentage.
- Establishing and enforcing court orders for child support, medical support, and child care support.
- Locating parents.
- Working with other states to enforce support when one parent does not live in Minnesota.
Either parent, with or without custody of their children, may receive services.
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Child Support Services Division - Ramsey County Attorney's Office
The Child Support Services Division assists with:
- Adjusting court orders based on the cost-of-living index
- Collecting and processing payments
- Establishing parentage
- Establishing and enforcing court orders for child support, medical support, and child care support
??- Locating parents
- Reviewing and modifying court orders for support
- Works with other states to enforce support when one parent does not live in Minnesota???- Minnesota Child Support Online: www.childsupport.dhs.state.mn.us. Minnesota Child Support Online is an interactive website developed by the State of Minnesota to provide child support participants with information about their case(s).
The Child Support Services Division assists with:
- Adjusting court orders based on the cost-of-living index
- Collecting and processing payments
- Establishing parentage
- Establishing and enforcing court orders for child support, medical support, and child care support
??- Locating parents
- Reviewing and modifying court orders for support
- Works with other states to enforce support when one parent does not live in Minnesota???- Minnesota Child Support Online: www.childsupport.dhs.state.mn.us. Minnesota Child Support Online is an interactive website developed by the State of Minnesota to provide child support participants with information about their case(s).
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Child Support Collections - Lake County Health and Human Services
Services provided include:
- Adjusting court orders based on cost-of-living index
- Enforcing court orders for child support, medical and dental support, and child care support
- Establishing court orders for child support, medical support, and child care support
- Establishing parentage
- Locating parents
- Reviewing and modifying of court orders for child support, medical support, and child care support
- Working with other states to enforce support when one parent does not live in Minnesota
Services provided include:
- Adjusting court orders based on cost-of-living index
- Enforcing court orders for child support, medical and dental support, and child care support
- Establishing court orders for child support, medical support, and child care support
- Establishing parentage
- Locating parents
- Reviewing and modifying of court orders for child support, medical support, and child care support
- Working with other states to enforce support when one parent does not live in Minnesota
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County Attorney Services - Saint Louis County Attorney
Administers the many functions of the attorney's office, which include:
- Adult protection and adult commitment proceedings
- Child protection matters, including child support collection and delinquency proceedings
- Legal representation for the County Board and all departments
- Prosecution of felony/gross misdemeanors in the county
- Provides services to victims and witnesses in criminal actions?. Represents the county and state, not individual citizens
Administers the many functions of the attorney's office, which include:
- Adult protection and adult commitment proceedings
- Child protection matters, including child support collection and delinquency proceedings
- Legal representation for the County Board and all departments
- Prosecution of felony/gross misdemeanors in the county
- Provides services to victims and witnesses in criminal actions?. Represents the county and state, not individual citizens
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Advocacy Services for Victims of Domestic Violence - Family Safety Network of Cass County
- Advocacy for domestic abuse violence victims
- Advocacy for child victims of domestic violence
- Provides emergency shelter/referrals
- Provides emergency transportation
- Accompanies victims to court hearings
- Provides assistance with OFP's
- Support groups & one on one appointments
- Assistance with safety plans for family violence waiver
- Advocacy for domestic abuse violence victims
- Advocacy for child victims of domestic violence
- Provides emergency shelter/referrals
- Provides emergency transportation
- Accompanies victims to court hearings
- Provides assistance with OFP's
- Support groups & one on one appointments
- Assistance with safety plans for family violence waiver
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Child Abuse Reporting/Emergency ResponsePhysically Abused ChildrenDomestic Violence Protective/Restraining OrdersAbused WomenDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesDomestic Violence SheltersDomestic Violence HotlinesAdult Protective Intervention/InvestigationCrime Victim Accompaniment ServicesAbused Men
Child Support Services - Isanti County Financial Assistance
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
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
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Family Legal Services - Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services - SMRLS
Assists with divorce, custody matters, protection orders, and Indian Child Welfare Act cases. Family legal services work on preserving stability for children and protecting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
Assists with divorce, custody matters, protection orders, and Indian Child Welfare Act cases. Family legal services work on preserving stability for children and protecting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
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Domestic and Sexual Violence Services - Family Pathways Administrative Office
Provide support to those who have been affected by domestic violence or sexual assault. Services may include:
- 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: Provides a hotline for advocacy, resources, and shelter for all victims of violence. The hotline provides information and safety planning to support victims.
- Advocacy: Legal advocates can help victims navigate and explain the legal system in criminal and civil protective order cases. Helps victims work with local police, city, and county attorneys to advocate on the victim's behalf. Assist in filing Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders. Attend court hearings with victims to provide information and support and more.
- Emergency Shelter: A 24-hour domestic violence and sexual violence emergency shelter within Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, and Pine counties. The Black Dog Hill Shelter provides secure emergency shelter and access to basic needs to survivors and children. Basic needs include meals, toiletries, clothing, linens, diapers, laundry facilities, and access to a food shelf.
- Intervention: Offers a Batterers Intervention Program to those interested and/or court-ordered to participate in a psycho-educational group led by trained professional facilitators. Participants learn to identify abusive behaviors and are taught to react to situations non-abusively and communicate with their partner.
- Support Groups: Provides support groups to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through empowerment, conversations, and activities. Meetings are held in-person and virtual and times will vary by county office.
Provide support to those who have been affected by domestic violence or sexual assault. Services may include:
- 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: Provides a hotline for advocacy, resources, and shelter for all victims of violence. The hotline provides information and safety planning to support victims.
- Advocacy: Legal advocates can help victims navigate and explain the legal system in criminal and civil protective order cases. Helps victims work with local police, city, and county attorneys to advocate on the victim's behalf. Assist in filing Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders. Attend court hearings with victims to provide information and support and more.
- Emergency Shelter: A 24-hour domestic violence and sexual violence emergency shelter within Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, and Pine counties. The Black Dog Hill Shelter provides secure emergency shelter and access to basic needs to survivors and children. Basic needs include meals, toiletries, clothing, linens, diapers, laundry facilities, and access to a food shelf.
- Intervention: Offers a Batterers Intervention Program to those interested and/or court-ordered to participate in a psycho-educational group led by trained professional facilitators. Participants learn to identify abusive behaviors and are taught to react to situations non-abusively and communicate with their partner.
- Support Groups: Provides support groups to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through empowerment, conversations, and activities. Meetings are held in-person and virtual and times will vary by county office.
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Crime Victim Safety PlanningSexually Abused AdultsAbused AdultsCrime Victim Accompaniment ServicesDomestic Violence SheltersSpouse/Intimate Partner Abuse PreventionDomestic Violence Intervention ProgramsIndividual AdvocacyDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesChild Sexual Assault SurvivorsDomestic Violence HotlinesSubject Specific Public Awareness/EducationStalking/Harassment OrdersTransportation for Endangered PeopleAbused ChildrenDomestic Violence Protective/Restraining OrdersSexual Assault SheltersChild Abuse PreventionDomestic Violence Support Groups
