Koochco is a private, non-profit gap financing agency. Koochco's loans are meant to create and maintain permanent employment through the establishment of new businesses or the expansion of existing businesses in Koochiching County. To be eligible for this program, the business must be located within Koochiching County.

The Minneapolis Foundation is a community foundation serving the metro area and the state of Minnesota. In addition to grant making to nonprofit organizations, the Foundation provides leadership in the areas of convening and collaboration, advocacy and public policy initiatives. Major areas of interest for grant making include: - Health and well-being of children, youth and families - Opportunities for educational achievement - Access to quality affordable housing - Economic opportunities for the region - Civic engagement

- Nonprofit organization working to preserve and improve the continuum of care services throughout Minnesota - Participates in public affairs related to addiction and other behavioral health issues, including the legislative process and other public forums - Provides for educational opportunities for those professionals or citizens interested in addiction treatment issues - newsletters, workshops, fall and spring conferences

- Provides training and consultation to investigative professionals from Minnesota and the United States in conducting interviews with sexually abused/traumatized children. - Provides training to professionals and community groups on child abuse and trauma and requirements for mandated reporting of abuse.

- Annual conference (usually in July or August) - Information services including information clearinghouse (on special needs adoption and foster care) - Legal assistance modalities including group advocacy (on adoption foster care system change) - Newsletter, "Adoptalk" devoted to current issues in adoption - Technical assistance with the development of adoptive parent support groups

- Consults with state and local human service, law enforcement, and other agencies to assist with making services accessible to people who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing - Has technology used by deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing people - Provides direct counseling/technical assistance to people who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing and their families - Provides free training to social service providers, employees, educators, etc. For more information on specific assistive technologies visit mn.gov/deaf-hard-of-hearing

- Administers federal Older Americans Act funding, awarding grants to community service providers who serve older adults and caregivers - Consults on a wide range of topics from demographic changes and needs of older people to programs and services for a variety of organizations, individuals, and businesses - Leverages resources and grant or contract funds for local providers - Provides demographic and service-need analysis to inform policymakers, the public, and the media - Works with local partners to plan and develop home and community-based services for older people so they can stay in their homes and communities

The Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans was created by the Minnesota legislature to ensure that Asians in Minnesota are more fully incorporated into the governmental and policy-making process; that they have better access to state government services; that the talent and resources of the Asian-Pacific Community be used and promoted when appropriate, and to assist others in their contact with Asian Community. Services include: - Advocacy - Advisory - Culture diversity issues/training - Economic development - Education - Research No direct services provided

State-certified provider of adult and child mental health services - Adult residential services - Children's mental health targeted case management - Counseling - Consultation and contracted services, trauma-informed approach - Consultation and contracted services - Diagnostic assessments - Infant and early childhood mental health services - Mental health behavioral aides (MHBA) - School link mental health (SLMH) - School-based children's therapeutic services and supports (CTSS) - Reflective supervision

- Consults with state and local human service, law enforcement, and other agencies to assist with making services accessible to people who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing - Has technology used by deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing people - Provides direct counseling/technical assistance to people who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing and their families - Provides free training to social service providers, employees, educators, etc. For more information on specific assistive technologies visit mn.gov/deaf-hard-of-hearing

Uses theater and theatrical performances to catalyze personal and social change. - Theatrical presentations on sexual abuse, interpersonal violence, sexual harassment prevention, mental health education, and smoking prevention - Sexual abuse prevention education materials - Workshops and training sessions for children, adolescents, parents, and professionals - Consultancy for implementing prevention programs

- Offers no cost services - Business and Management consulting Information and Referral on: - Business start-up - Accounting systems and financial analysis - Employer/Employee relations

- Consults with state and local human service, law enforcement, and other agencies to assist with making services accessible to people who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing - Has technology used by deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing people - Provides direct counseling/technical assistance to people who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing and their families - Provides free training to social service providers, employees, educators, etc. For more information on specific assistive technologies visit mn.gov/deaf-hard-of-hearing

State-certified provider of adult and child mental health services - Adult residential services - Children's mental health targeted case management - Counseling - Consultation and contracted services, trauma-informed approach - Consultation and contracted services - Diagnostic assessments - Infant and early childhood mental health services - Mental health behavioral aides (MHBA) - School link mental health (SLMH) - School-based children's therapeutic services and supports (CTSS) - Reflective supervision

- Consults with state and local human service, law enforcement, and other agencies to assist with making services accessible to people who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing - Has technology used by deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing people - Provides direct counseling/technical assistance to people who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing and their families - Provides free training to social service providers, employees, educators, etc. For more information on specific assistive technologies visit mn.gov/deaf-hard-of-hearing

State-certified provider of adult and child mental health services - Adult residential services - Children's mental health targeted case management - Counseling - Consultation and contracted services, trauma-informed approach - Consultation and contracted services - Diagnostic assessments - Infant and early childhood mental health services - Mental health behavioral aides (MHBA) - School link mental health (SLMH) - School-based children's therapeutic services and supports (CTSS) - Reflective supervision

Plans and develops with local partners a variety of home and community-based services for older people so that older people can stay in their own homes and communities - Consults on a wide range of topics from demographic changes and needs of older people to programs and services for a variety of organizations, individuals, and businesses - Leverages resources and grant or contract funds to local providers - Provides demographic and service need analysis that informs policy makers, the public and media - Provides TA to Age-Friendly communities, a concept so that communities in the region are responsive and sensitive to the needs of older adults and their caregivers - Provides technical assistance for local service development projects, including state Live Well at Home funds under the Eldercare Development Project

State-certified provider of adult and child mental health services - Adult residential services - Children's mental health targeted case management - Counseling - Consultation and contracted services, trauma-informed approach - Consultation and contracted services - Diagnostic assessments - Infant and early childhood mental health services - Mental health behavioral aides (MHBA) - School link mental health (SLMH) - School-based children's therapeutic services and supports (CTSS) - Reflective supervision

State-certified provider of adult and child mental health services - Adult residential services - Children's mental health targeted case management - Counseling - Consultation and contracted services, trauma-informed approach - Consultation and contracted services - Diagnostic assessments - Infant and early childhood mental health services - Mental health behavioral aides (MHBA) - School link mental health (SLMH) - School-based children's therapeutic services and supports (CTSS) - Reflective supervision

Provides access to assistive technology for individuals with disabilities, their families, and the professionals who work with them. Offers solutions to help individuals meet their education, employment, and daily living goals. Services may include: - Assistive Technology Lending Library: The Lending Library offers Minnesota families and professionals the opportunity to explore and borrow assistive technology devices and software. - Technology Consultations and Trainings: Offers a variety of software and assistive technology devices. In-person and virtual options are available for individuals and groups. - Trainings and workshops: Provides training and workshops to educate parents and professionals on various technology-related topics. STEM Opportunities: Includes E.X.I.T.E. Camp, a free summer camp for Minnesota middle school girls and gender-inclusive youth with disabilities, and Tech for Teens Club, a series of workshops with fun activities like 3D printing, robotics, and coding.

State-certified provider of adult and child mental health services - Adult residential services - Children's mental health targeted case management - Counseling - Consultation and contracted services, trauma-informed approach - Consultation and contracted services - Diagnostic assessments - Infant and early childhood mental health services - Mental health behavioral aides (MHBA) - School link mental health (SLMH) - School-based children's therapeutic services and supports (CTSS) - Reflective supervision

State-certified provider of adult and child mental health services - Adult residential services - Children's mental health targeted case management - Counseling - Consultation and contracted services, trauma-informed approach - Consultation and contracted services - Diagnostic assessments - Infant and early childhood mental health services - Mental health behavioral aides (MHBA) - School link mental health (SLMH) - School-based children's therapeutic services and supports (CTSS) - Reflective supervision

- Educational programs including technical assistance to education programs conducted by Bureau agency offices and tribal contractors; supplemental assistance and service for students in early childhood through grade 12 - Provides quality education opportunities from early childhood through life in accordance with a tribe's needs for cultural and economic well-being (scholarships) - Works with states and tribal governments on Indian scholarship programs

Research: Develop measures of healing and program evaluation, collaborate with research and learning among other torture treatment centers around the world Training: Professional training and consultation in the area of torture rehabilitation to health professionals and school personnel Public Policy: Public policy and legislative advocacy for victims' rights Advocates to expand international resources available to protect and heal survivors of torture, including fostering new tactics and strategies for the prevention of torture

Uses culturally based training, technical assistance, strategies, resources, tools, and a wide range of events and activities to engage and support survivors of sexual violence, advocates, service providers, community, and allies that are working to end sexual violence and sex trafficking across Minnesota's 11 federally recognized Tribal Nations, urban Native bases, and Tribal communities across the country. Services are provided through educational trainings, policy forums, and public awareness.