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Provides support for mothers in their breastfeeding journey to reach their breastfeeding goals. Services include over-the-phone or in-person support and connecting with community resources.

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.

Senior nutrition program in a congregate dining setting which promotes independence, dignity, good health, and nutritional well-being.Locations:- 1625 Highway 14 East in Rochester- Community Education Building, 630 1st Ave NW in Byron

Provides academic and enrichment activities to children and youth ages 4 - 18 that promote learning and relationship building during the summer. Free meals are served at programming sites.

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.- Book and toy lending library- Dad and child programs- Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5- Home visits- Information on community resources- 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- Single parent program- Special events for the entire family- Workshops on specific topics

Full representation on certain types of employment law related issues for persons living in Hennepin County. No discrimination or worker compensation cases. Cases handled include:- Employee benefit issues- Recovering back pay, limited to amounts less than $300.- Unemployment compensation cases. Telephone appeal hearing and reconsideration cases only. No Court of Appeals cases.- Wrongful termination, only if the individual is seeking the job back

Provides board and lodging as well as supportive services and case management for chronically homeless late-stage chronic alcoholics targeting Native American men and women.

Provides 24 hour police protection for the city of Lake Shore

Offers an inpatient hospice cottage that provides patient assistance 24 hours a day under the consultation of a Registered Nurse. Services include:- Bereavement care for one year after the patient's death- Guest bedroom for family or loved ones to stay during those last days- Information and assistance in coordinating community services- Meals, snacks, laundry, personal care, medications, etc. are provided to all patients- Teaches health care methods to the family- Volunteers provide support, visit with family and patients, assist with household chores, run errands, and provide transportation and other services.

Provides a range of services and supports for families during pregnancy, infancy, childhood, and adolescence, including:- Breastfeeding education, support, and resources- Child and Teen Checkups for children and adolescents from birth through age 21- Child nutrition education and guidance- Expectant parent education classes- Family planning services, including birth control information and pregnancy testing- Help Me Grow and interagency early intervention services for developmental concerns- Infant Follow Along Program to support early child development- Maternal and child health education, including information on pregnancy, postpartum care, and child growth and development- Preschool developmental screening services- School health services, including school nursing support- Sexual health services, including testing and treatment for certain sexually transmitted infections- Well-child preventive care services, including routine health monitoring and referrals for physical exams

Suzuki talent education for children 3 - 18 with instruction in violin, viola, cello, harp, piano, and guitar.

Provides a distribution of food for individuals and families in need

Offers various services and items for check-out, including books, DVDs, music, and other media; internet access

Provides worship opportunities

Fire station providing fire and rescue services through a volunteer department

Educational Program - Programs provided by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs to help with business skills, connections, and potential growth, including workshops and training. For current programs, click hereLoans and Advising - Loans with no-cost advising. Loans offered:- City of Cook Economic Recovery Fund: Loan for local business in the city of Cook who are recovering from the summer 2024 flood- Gap Financing: Loan covers the "gap" between various sources of funding and the total cost of the project. Used for commercial real estate projects, such as mortgage or major renovation and has more flexibility than traditional lenders- Healthy Food Fund: Specialized loan for local food retailers and producers that helps with replacing dated equipment, investing in technology, expanding business, purchasing inventory, hiring staff, updating building, purchasing new or existing store, and more- SBA Microloan: Start up loan for working capital, inventory, or equipment purchase- Working Capital Loan: Loan provides access to cash for various projects and investments such as marketing campaigns, purchased inventory, upgrade equipment, or expand business operation.

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

Offers individual, family, marriage, senior, child, and adolescent counseling focusing on a variety of issues.

Offers individual, family, marriage, senior, child, and adolescent counseling focusing on a variety of issues.

Provides fire response services and burning permits

Program designed to meet the needs of adult refugees, immigrants, and migrant workers whose native language is other than English. Students may enroll at any time of the year as they strive to achieve skills in spoken and written English. Written and oral drills are used extensively, as well as real-life settings that enable learners to navigate their way through everyday experiences.

A historical museum with 24 buildings replicating a late 1800's village, complete with a town square, boardwalk, and a centrally located bandstand/gazebo. Services provided:- Collection and cataloging of historic artifacts- Genealogy information- Guided tours throughout the museum, which include the village, log cabins, millinery shop, blacksmith shop, and more- Interpretive library- Telephone book collections- Venue available for booking for private events, weddings, and business meetings

Minnesota has a new central system for reporting suspected maltreatment of vulnerable adults: State-wide common entry point available 24/7 (844)880-1574 is the toll-free phone number for the general public Website access for mandated reporters is: http://mn.gov/dhs/reportadultabuse/For questions about adult protection: (218)634-2642

The STAY (Successful Transition to Adulthood for Youth) program offers services to youth ages 14 - 23 who are currently in or were previously in foster care for at least 30 consecutive days after age 14 but are still working with a county or tribal social worker. The program helps youth prepare for a successful transition to adulthood.Services available can vary depending on the county where the youth lives. The program may help with:- Age-appropriate Activities: Support emotional and developmental growth by permitting youth to participate in extracurricular, social, or cultural activities, or events generally accepted as suitable for others of the same chronological age, or as developmentally appropriate. Activities include sports, arts, prom, graduation parties, and more.- Education: Services include tutors, GED fees, ACT/SAT or other test fees, internet fees, exploring post-secondary education and financial aid options, post-secondary school applications, payment fees, post-secondary school financial aid applications, obtaining school and medical records, income tax forms, health insurance, Social Security card, and other vital documents necessary to apply for post-secondary school and financial aid for which the youth may be eligible.- Employment: Includes job shadowing, internship, career exploration, resume development, job seeking skils, phone cards/fees, mock job interviews, finding and keeping a part-time job, fees to obtan state-issued identification card, cost of work uniforms, or attire for job interviews, wage or subsidized wage for an internship experience, and cost of employment training programs.- Independent Living Skills Training: Training topics and assistance may include academic support, career exploration, employment supports, budgeting and financial management, housing and home management, health and health insurance, risk prevention, relationships, coping skills, communication and parenting skills, post-secondary education exploration, assistance with post-secondary and financial aid applications, registration for Selective Service, and collection of vital documents.- Permanent Connections: This could include creating Life Books documenting their journey and experiences in and outside of the foster care system, youth transition plans using the Family Group Decision Making model, connecting youth with long-term mentors, connecting youth with significant persons from their past, relative searches, and contact with relatives or previous foster parents.- Room and Board/Housing Assistance: This program works with youth age 18 and over in extended foster care who left care after age 18. This could include damage deposits, short-term rent subsidies, assistance with utilities, household goods, groceries, start-up purchases, and furnishings.- Transportation: This could include mileage reimbursement, bicycles, gas cards, car insurance, or car repairs so they can accomplish goals of their independent living plan, driver's education and permit/license fees, and teaching the use of public transportation in a community.

Provides substance use prevention services, including:- Drug and Alcohol Education Diversion Program: For youth and young adults in the beginning stages of substance use who have gotten into legal or school trouble due to their substance use. Parents are required to participate for participants under age 18.- Individual and family substance use counseling for adolescents, young adults, and adults- Substance Use Assessments: A licensed alcohol and drug counselor conducts substance use assessments for adolescents and adults