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Provides state-funded food assistance to legal noncitizens ages 50 or older who do not qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly called Food Stamps or Food Support) because of their citizenship status.Monthly benefits are loaded on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which looks and works like a debit card. The card can be used to buy groceries at authorized stores, farmers markets, and online retailers. Learn more about where to shop and what can be bought.? The amount of benefits received is based on income, expenses, and number of people in the household.?

Provides mental health services to adults, children, and families to enhance the quality of life. Services include:- Case management- Coordination of services- Family support, education, and advocacy- Referral to community service providers

Partners with eight school districts and other community organizations in the northern metro area to offer adult basic education. Services provided:- Assistance in preparing for the GED examination is available at Anoka Technical College, Blaine Learning Center, Elk River ABE, and Saint Francis ABE- Brush-up instruction in reading, writing, and math is available at all sites except Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Centennial Adult Continuing Education, and Brooklyn Center ABE- Credit Recovery Diploma available at Blaine Learning Lab and Elk River ABE- English as a Second Language class for foreign-born adults is available at all sites except Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College- GED Testing Centers are located at the Anoka Technical College and the Blaine Learning Lab site- Minnesota State Diploma available at the Blaine Learning Lab and Elk River Community Education Center sites

Provides a confidential and anonymous peer-to-peer approach to mental health recovery, support and wellness. Calls are answered by peer support staff who have firsthand experience living with a mental health condition and are available to listen to you, provide support, and connect you with resources.

Provides investigation and intervention services on behalf of vulnerable adults who are unable to act on their own behalf, manage their own affairs, or who are in immediate danger of abuse. Types of abuse may be physical, emotional, sexual abuse, unsafe or hazardous living conditions, exploitation, neglect, or abandonment. Services include:- Taking reports and investigating abuse and/or maltreatment- Removal of the individual to safer surroundings- Services necessary to remove the conditions which have created a threat to lifeNOTE: Complaints, questions, or concerns involving incidents in facilities licensed by the Health Department, such as hospitals, nursing homes, boarding care homes, supervised living facilities, assisted living and home health agencies can be referred to the Minnesota Board on Aging Ombudsman for Long-Term Care.

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 lending library- Dad and child programs- Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5- Information on community resources- Outdoor classroom- Parent-child activities- Parent discussion groups- Play and learn activities for children- Programs for non-English language learners- School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4- Special events for the entire family- Workshops on specific topicsNOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events.

Provides services to children and families such as:- Case management services- Central intake assessment for services

Domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy and therapeutic services program offered through a multi-year grant from the State Office of Justice Programs. Services include:- Case management and resource referrals- Emotional support and coping skills- Group therapy- Individual therapy including art therapy, Narrative Exposure Therapy, play therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- Information about victim rights and resources- Learning about abuse, its effects, and opportunities for healing- Legal Advocacy: Court and law enforcement interview accompaniment; applying for an Order for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order- Safety planning

Training and professional development opportunities for those in the Early Childhood field, licensed or legally-non-licensed child care providers

Services provided in person as well as by phone counseling and internet. Services include:- Budget and Debt Counseling: Counselors work with clients on an in-depth review of their living expenses and debts combined with counselor guidance in debt management, goal planning strategies, or suggestions of alternate ways of handling particularly difficult financial concerns.- Counselor on Call: Counselors provide brief Q & A to address consumer questions. The counselor can provide the caller with information about credit and debt, make referrals to community resources, or schedule an appointment with staff for other financial counseling services.- Debt Management Plan: Consolidates monthly bills into one simple payment, often with lower payments and interest rates- Financial Education: Workshops and classes for all age groups are geared to help individuals control their finances and provide resources on various financial topics; delivered to schools, churches, employers, and community groups.- Housing Counseling: Pre purchase homebuyer, post purchase, foreclosure prevention, and reverse mortgage couseling, provided. HUD approved housing counseling agency.- Student Loan Counseling: Helps individuals navigate repayment options for federal, state, and private loans. Helps individuals determine eligibility for repayment options, contact lenders, and can assist in developing a plan that considers the individual's financial situation.

Helps people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low pay for basic needs. The maximum monthly benefit is:- $128 for a person living in a licensed residential facility or receiving substance use disorder treatment services- $350 for a person living in the community- Emergency funds may be available if the individual cannot pay for basic needs, such as shelter or food, and their health or safety is at risk because of thisPeople who get GA are also eligible for help with medical and food costs through Medical Assistance - MA and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP.

Provides services to employees including a benefit plan that provides medical, dental insurance, 401 (k) and 403 (b) plans, Employee Assistance Program, Compensation Specialist, and Training Opportunities. - Summary of Job Openings is updated weekly - May request a complete job description for any position listed - HR must receive application documents before, or no later than, 4:30 pm on the date the position is scheduled to close. Late applications after 4:30 pm will NOT be accepted.

Comprehensive public library services offering services like loaning books and movies. Also offers a place for the public to access the internet, occasional story times, access to online databases, and more.

Provides a Medical Assistance (Medicaid) and Medicare health benefits in one plan. It includes:- 24/7 nurse line and personal health advocacy- Dental care- Gym and fitness benefit- Hospital readmission prevention- Personal care coordinator- Personalized health education- Savings with Health + by Medica- Transportation- Vision and eyewear?

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.

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Families must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help.

Provides law enforcement and community services.

Provides police and emergency response for the city of Aitkin

Prosecutes felonies, gross and petty misdemeanors. Services include:- Adult and juvenile probation- Commitment petitions- Victim/witness assistance- Family services

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

Administers elementary and secondary schools. Schools:- Bluff Creek Elementary School 2300 Coulter Boulevard Chanhassen, MN 55317 (952)556-6600- Carver Elementary School 1717 Ironwood Drive Carver, MN 55315 (952)556-1900- Chanhassen Elementary School 7600 Laredo Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 (952)556-6700- Chanhassen High School 2200 Lyman Boulevard Chanhassen, MN 55317 (952)556-3500- Chaska High School 545 Pioneer Trail Chaska, MN 55318 (952)556-7100- Chaska Middle School East 1600 Park Ridge Drive Chaska, MN 55318 (952)556-7600- Chaska Middle School West 140 Engler Boulevard East Chaska, MN 55318 (952)556-7400- Clover Ridge Elementary School 114000 Hundertmark Road Chaska, MN 55318 (952)556-6900- East Union Elementary School 15655 County Road 43 Carver, MN 55315 (952)556-6800- Integrated Arts Academy 11 Peavey Road Chaska MN 55318 (952)556-6200- Jonathan Elementary School 110300 Pioneer Trail West Chaska, MN 55318 (952)556-6500- La Academia 1800 Chestnut Street Chaska, MN 55318 (952)556-6400- Pioneer Ridge Middle School 1085 Pioneer Trail East Chaska, MN 55318 (952)556-7800- Victoria Elementary School 9300 Red Fox Drive Victoria, MN 55386 (952)556-3000

Provides law enforcement and community services, including:?- Applications for Minnesota Permit to Carry?- Boat and water enforcement, training, and accident response?- Civil process services for a fee?- Court security?- Crime investigations?- Fingerprinting services?- Rescue squad response?- Warrant division