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Hennepin County works with health care providers and local community organizations to offer the Family Home Visiting Program at no cost to families. The program sends public health nurses and other professionals to help with: - Assisting pregnant individuals and families get the resources they need - Families to adjust with a new baby - Make sure babies and children develop safely and grow healthy - Prepare kids for school - Provide postpartum care

Once enrolled in the Parent Support Outreach Program help is provided to at-risk families to avoid future incidents of child maltreatment and to enhance child and family well-being, including: - Comprehensive assessments, early intervention, outreach, and supportive and therapeutic services - Connect families with county and community-based services - Limited financial assistance for families to meet basic needs

Provides help to at-risk families to avoid future incidents of child maltreatment and to enhance child and family well-being, including: ?- Comprehensive assessments, early intervention, outreach, and supportive and therapeutic services? - Connect families with county and community-based services ?- Limited financial assistance for families to meet basic needs

- Mental Health Case Management provides individualized support to children with severe emotional disturbances (SED) and adults with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI). - Mental health targeted case managers use a person-centered approach to assess, plan, refer, coordinate, and assist the person in gaining access to a variety of services including mental health, medical, social, educational, housing, and vocational. - Provides culturally specific services for children or families who are Deaf, Deafblind, or Hard of Hearing by mental health targeted case managers who are fluent in American Sign Language.

Advocates work to strengthen and support families by providing assessments, education, and assistance in identifying and making connections to community resources (for example: financial assistance, housing assistance and resources, access to mental health services, and parenting education)

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

Provides the following services to all those in both family and professional roles that are in need of assistance to learn how to effectively communicate and meet the emotional, spiritual and physical needs of a loved one, client, resident with dementia including those with a history of repeated hospitalizations and dismissal from facilities for challenging and aggressive behavior. Services include: - Conference presentations - Group family consults - Ongoing support to caregivers - Private telephone family consultations - Specialized and appropriate dementia training for both families and professionals

Program services are for children and young adults, ages birth - 24, or those of a family member or friend, who have experienced neglect, emotional, physical, or sexual abuse; or have witnessed domestic violence. Services provided: - 24-hour hotline - Age-appropriate support groups during the school year and outings/activities during the summer - Assistance with child-related appointments (school enrollment, medical, dental, etc.) or issues - Crisis intervention - One-on-one positive parenting training - Resources and referrals - Safety planning

Provides help to at-risk families to avoid future incidents of child maltreatment and to enhance child and family well-being, including: ?- Comprehensive assessments, early intervention, outreach, and supportive and therapeutic services? - Connect families with county and community-based services ?- Limited financial assistance for families to meet basic needs

Helps service members, veterans, survivors, and their families navigate the Veterans Administration benefits system. Members are assigned a Veteran Service Representative based on their location. A Veteran Service Representative may assist with the following: - Access benefits to disability compensation, pensions, survivors' pension, and other benefits. Must be temporarily disabled and unable to work for at least 30 days to be eligible for disability compensation. - Enroll in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) health care for medical, dental, emergency hospital care, nursing home benefits, and long-term care - Find mental health resources, military sexual trauma resources, mobile crisis teams, emergency suicide care, and treatment - Obtain military treatment and medical health records - Obtain burial benefits for veterans and eligible family members in federal, state, or private cemeteries - Request military discharge papers - Resolve and find resources such as housing assistance, homelessness, chemical health, and co-occurring disorders

Program is voluntary and focuses on prevention and the family's strengths and needs. Provide short-term support to families in their efforts to provide healthy, nurturing homes free of abuse and neglect with the following: - Help families build connections with relatives, friends, and community members - Help families access funds to meet their needs, such as - Access to School Supplies - Car Repairs - Clothing and Grocery Referrals - County Benefits such as Cash, Food and Child-Care Costs - Utility and Rental Assistance - Help families access therapeutic services such as: - Chemical Dependency Treatment - Family Counseling - Outpatient Counseling - Waiver and Case Management Services - Help families access time-limited parenting education and support services for parents struggling with children's behavioral issues - Help to find housing and transportation - Help access educational planning and career development services - Help with locating daycare - Help with connecting to local support groups

Services: - Temporary Restraining Order filing office - Abused Children and Adults services - Issues warrants, subpoenas, and executions on judgments Court and legal information: - Landlord/tenant information - Law library - Pro-se forms for self-representation - Information on legal issues - Notary Public - Files Notary Public registration, wills, and minister credentials - Performs civil marriage ceremonies - Publish Divorce Decrees - Divorce/custody records - Other legal records - Jury selection

Provides transportation for area Vets to VA Hospital or clinic in Minneapolis or St. Cloud. Rides scheduled in advance on a first come, first serve basis. Wives of Vets may ride along when room exists and utilize van to visit husbands at the VAMC. Printed schedules can be obtained from Veterans Services at 218-327-2858. Also available at VFW and American Legion Posts.

The program is a voluntary, early intervention program that focuses on a family's strengths and needs through support systems. Once enrolled in the Parent Support Outreach Program, help is provided to at-risk families to avoid future incidents of child maltreatment and to enhance child and family well-being, including: - Comprehensive assessments, early intervention, outreach, support, and therapeutic services - Connecting families with county and community-based services - Family circle meetings and support - Limited financial assistance for families to meet basic needs

The following are benefits and services that veterans and dependents may be entitled to through federal and state programs: Federal Benefits (US Department of Veterans Affairs) Service Connected Disability Compensation Non-service Connected Disability Pension Dependency and indemnity Compensation (DIV) Chemical Dependency Treatment Education benefits Vocational Rehabilitation VA Home Loans Burial benefits Medical Care at VA Hospitals Agent Orange benefits State Benefits (Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs) Temporary financial assistance (short term disability) Dental and Optical assistance State veteran's homes (nursing home and domiciliary care) Veterans and war orphans education benefits Veterans preference advocacy State veterans' cemetery (Little Falls, MN)

Provides comprehensive health and psychosocial services to those living with HIV. Also provides education, serves as a community and family resource, and contributes extensively to the advancement of HIV-related knowledge. - Case management: Social workers can assist with housing needs, transportation assistance, applying for financial assistance, and clarifying insurance questions - Chemical health assessments - Free, confidential HIV testing for partners of patients - HIV education materials - Nutritional assessments - Medication management - Primary medical care - Psychotherapy services

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

The program is a voluntary, early intervention program that focuses on a family's strengths and needs through support systems. Once enrolled in the Parent Support Outreach Program, help is provided to at-risk families to avoid future incidents of child maltreatment and to enhance child and family well-being, including: - Comprehensive assessments, early intervention, outreach, and supportive and therapeutic services - Connect families with county and community-based services - Limited financial assistance for families to meet basic needs

Provide individual advocacy, coaching, and system navigation through statewide Help Desk to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families. Services include one-to-one assistance in accessing and receiving appropriate services in the areas of early intervention, family support, special education, county case management, health care, housing, employment, recreation, Medical Assistance, Social Security, residential services, PCA (personal care assistance), etc. ?The Arc Minnesota also offers scholarship opportunities to support individuals living with disabilities. Call the Help Desk or visit the website for more information about eligibility, criteria, and scholarships available. NOTE: Staff do NOT provide legal advice

Once enrolled in the Parent Support Outreach Program help is provided to at-risk families to avoid future incidents of child maltreatment and to enhance child and family well-being, including: - Comprehensive assessments, early intervention, outreach, and supportive and therapeutic services - Connect families with county and community-based services - Limited financial assistance for families to meet basic needs

Voluntary early intervention program that provides a comprehensive assessment of families' needs and strengths to assist with making decisions about what services or community resources are accessible. Short-term help may be available to families with concerns regarding: - Basic needs (food, clothing, and housing) - Child care - Financial needs (budgeting and financial assistance) - Family health (medical care, mental, and chemical health services) - Parenting - Transportation Referrals are often made to community support services such as child development screening services, food shelves, free or low-cost clothing programs, free health clinics, mental health services, and parenting support classes.

Primary medical care needs. Not able to provide dental, obstetrical, family planning, mental health, injury care including fractures, and other emergency type services. Clinics are located throughout the metro area with locations in: Minneapolis, St. Paul, Shakopee, Fridley, and Apple Valley.

Offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing. Provides the following services to people with hearing loss: - Aftercare planning - Assessment and stabilization - Care coordination - Community placement assistance - Counseling services and treatment - Crisis intervention - Individual and family consultation

The program is a voluntary, early intervention program that focuses on a family's strengths and needs through support systems. Once enrolled in the Parent Support Outreach Program, help is provided to at-risk families to avoid future incidents of child maltreatment and to enhance child and family well-being, including: - Comprehensive assessments, early intervention, in-home parenting education, outreach, and supportive and therapeutic services - Connect families with county and community-based services - Family circle meetings and support - Limited financial assistance for families to meet basic needs

Once enrolled in the Parent Support Outreach Program help is provided to at-risk families to avoid future incidents of child maltreatment and to enhance child and family well-being, including: - Comprehensive assessments, early intervention, outreach, and supportive and therapeutic services - Connect families with county and community-based services - Limited financial assistance for families to meet basic needs