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Minnesota's version of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). Statewide MFIP helps families work their way out of poverty by providing temporary cash and food benefits to eligible families. Statewide MFIP has a 60-month limit, there are some limited exceptions and extensions to the time limit. Participants are required to follow certain work rules. Failure to meet work rules will result in their MFIP grants being sanctioned or reduced. In addition:- Child support will be pursued in those situations where one or both parents are absent- A woman expecting a baby may receive assistance for herself during her pregnancy- Children who are being cared for by certain relatives may receive assistanceNOTE: MFIP recipients may be eligible for Emergency Assistance, Child Care Assistance, Medical Assistance, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Works with individuals, families, or parishes to address needs, supply emergency resource materials, and develop emergency response services in the wake of a tragedy or natural disaster. Members of VOAD.

Provides investigation and intervention services on behalf of vulnerable adults who are unable to act on their own behalf, manage their own affairs, or 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 of 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.

Provides funding to agencies serving Ihlen, Holland, Pipestone, Ruthton, and Woodstock counties area in select focus and impact areas.

Provides a range of primary care options for family medicine. Services include:- Annual physicals to monitor blood pressure, cholesterol and other health concerns- Birth control and family planning services- Care for chronic (long-term) conditions like asthma- Diagnosis and treatment of acute (short-term) infections and injuries- Immunizations and vaccinations, including flu shots- Minor in-office surgery including mole removal, sutures and joint injections- Screening tests

Medicare Savings Programs have four sub-programs:- Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI): Helps pay for Part A premiums only. Monthly income limits for individuals and married couples apply.- Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB): Helps pay for Part A and B premiums as well as deductibles, coinsurance and copayments. Monthly income limits for individuals and married couples apply.- Qualifying Individual (QI): Helps pay for Part B premiums only. Monthly income limits for individuals and married couples apply.- Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB): Helps pay for Part B premiums only. Monthly income limits and countable resource limits apply for individuals and married couples.

Offers family health and child development services which may include:- Car seat safety education?- Home visits to pregnant individuals and first-time parents- Postnatal home visit

Programs are designed for adults with disabilities seeking connection and engagement. The programs foster relationships and enhance personal growth through group activities tailored to individual interests. Participants explore lifelong skills, boost confidence, and strengthen social capabilities while actively integrating into their community. Programs are in the community two to five days a week.

Provides mental health wellbeing services such as:- Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS)- Mental health evaluation and psychological testing to accurately diagnose clients and develop treatment plans- Psychiatry services such as psychiatric evaluation by a nurse or psychiatrist and medication management- School-linked mental health services to collaborate with family, teachers, and other caregivers to develop treatment plans

Other clinic services:- Mental Health Therapy: Treat conditions such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, compulsive gambling, depression, dual diagnosis, psychosis, schizophrenia, self-injurious behavior, and substance use disorders. Services also include individual counseling, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), group therapy, psychological evaluations, psychotherapy, and medication management. Intake phone (612)672-6999; toll-free (800)824-1953- Orthotics and Prosthetics: (763)852-6401- Pain Management Center: (612)273-5400- Fairview Sports and Orthopedic Care - Blaine: (763)528-2992- Sports and Physical Therapy: (763)528-2992 or (612)672-7100

Accepts and responds to and/or investigates reports of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment.Services may include:- Accepting reports of abuse- Assessment of the initial referral- Consultation to individuals who suspect abuse- Consultation with the family to determine the nature of the problem- Dependency investigation?- Ongoing support services for children and their families- Temporary placement of children who are removed from the home?- Works with the family toward unification or reunification?NOTE: In addition to taking reports, child protection screeners are available to explain the reporting statutes, answer questions regarding agency practices and discuss other resources and strategies when reports do not meet criteria for assignment for child protection investigation.

Providing the following services:- Accessibility Services, include ramp design?- Advocacy?- Assertiveness?- Benefits Management?- Community education and support groups?- Cooking/nutrition?- Financial Management?- Housing?- Housing referral?- Independent living skills training?- Information and referral and advocacy?- Peer mentor services?- Transition services?- Work with schools in the area?- Work with veterans, possible areas of skills training include, but not limited to:?- Self-esteem?- Vocational?- Relationships?- Safety

Public library system- Provides the public with general library services without charge to all residents of a given district, community, or region- Includes computer access, Internet, reference assistance, and other informational resources- Story hour for children

Provides religious education

Emergency medicine and Level 4 trauma center for severe and life-threatening situations that require immediate medical attention including: - Chest pain or pressure - Head injury - Heart attack or acute coronary syndrome - Seizures - Severe abdominal pain - Sexual assault - Shortness of breath or pneumonia - Stroke - Sudden, severe headaches, paralysis or weakness - Traumatic injury - Uncontrolled bleeding

The library system is a network of 27 member public libraries:- Offers residents books, children's books, large print books, movies, TV series, audiobooks, and periodicals.- Online services include thousands of e-books, digital audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, and links to a world of resources for children, teens, and adults. - Provides bookmobile services for residents not near a library and mail-a-book services for homebound patrons.

The library system is a network of 27 member public libraries:- Offers residents books, children's books, large print books, movies, TV series, audiobooks, and periodicals.- Online services include thousands of e-books, digital audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, and links to a world of resources for children, teens, and adults. - Provides bookmobile services for residents not near a library and mail-a-book services for homebound patrons.

Provides behavioral health services to people of all ages experiencing problems with chronic illness, addiction, or other mental health issues. Services include:- Addressing a wide variety of challenges such as abuse/neglect, addictions, ADHD, adjustment problems, anxiety, autism, behavior problems, chronic medical conditions, co-dependency, depression, divorce issues, eating disorders, family changes, family dysfunction, grief/loss issues, learning disorders, parenting issues, personality disorders, PTSD, recovery/relapse issues, relationship issues, school problems, and women's issues.- Gender and sexual orientation therapy?- Outpatient services such as individual, couples, and family therapy- Psychological testing for diagnosis and personalized treatment planning- Treatment may include creative task-based experiences, group learning, educational programs on wellness and relationships, group therapy, family involvement in treatment planning, leisure and recreational therapy, medical treatment, discharge planning, and aromatherapy.

Offers scholarships. Maximum is $5,000 per academic year for undergraduates and $6,250 per academic year for graduate students.

Provides triage services for situations as needed and reviews county case information. Services include:- Assistance with housing and basic needs- Community Collaborative Fund: Initial assessment for households at risk of homelessness. Individuals must have been denied by the Saint Louis County EGA or EA program, or have already used EGA/EA within the last 18 months. ESG (Emergency Solutions Grant) funds are determined to be used for rent, rental deposit, mortgage, or utilities. NOTE: There is currently no funding at this time.- Forms and certificate assistance for county programs such as SNAP, WIC, EGA/EA, GA, child care assistance, MFIP, Minnesota Supplemental Aid, or Housing Support. Also, follow up with issues regarding MNsure applications.- Referrals to community services, mental health, and chemical dependency services outside of Saint Louis County

Provides a supplemental food program that helps families eat well and stay healthy by providing nutrition education, one-on-one counseling about nutrition, vouchers to buy healthy foods, support and help with breastfeeding, and referrals to health care, immunizations, and other programs.

Provides two thrift stores in Delano and Howard Lake. Sales from the thrift stores support and allow Love In the Name of Christ Heartland to provide services, programs, and resources to those in need. Donations are accepted based on store needs. Donations accepted: - Clothing in like-new condition (please donate in bags, no plastic bins, or cardboard boxes)- Diapers- Fabrics and linens- Financial donations- Furniture- Household items- Used ink cartridgesDonations not accepted: - Baby equipment (bouncy chairs, high chairs, strollers, etc.)- Car seats- Cribs (including portable cribs)- Electronics (VCRs, computers, computer monitors, TVs, cell phones)- Fluorescent bulbs- Hard-wired light fixtures- Laptops/computers- Mattresses/Box Spring- Pillows (unless new, in package)- Items with broken/missing parts- Items with rips, chips, holes, stains- Items with pet damage- Items with odors

Nutrition Education and breastfeeding program that helps pregnant women, new mothers, babies, and young children eat well, learn about nutrition, and stay healthy. Services include:- Benefits to purchase nutritious foods from local grocery stores- Individualized nutrition education and counseling- Referrals to health care and other services