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Provides general information and licensing for persons interested in becoming foster care providers. Training and support for foster care providers on emergency, short-term, and long-term placement.

Provides support and resources to youth experiencing homelessness in the Mankato area through The REACH Youth Resource Center.Services Offered:Basic Necessities:- Access to computers, laptops, and Wi-Fi- Clothing and grocery vouchers- Meals, showers, and toiletries- Transportation assistanceHousing and Shelter Options:- Connections to public housing programs- Coordinated entry assessments for homeless youth- Crisis nursery program- Emergency shelter and street outreach services- Independent living, housing assistance, and short-term housing optionsSupport and Education:- Access to licensed therapists- Community and volunteer service opportunities- Financial assistance- Ongoing case management- Rental education through RentWisePreparation for Employment and Independent Living:- Assistance with taxes and obtaining legal documents (birth certificates, social security cards, driver's licenses)- Budgeting and financial planning- College preparation and FAFSA completion- Job searching, resume writing, and interview skills- Nutrition and cooking supportRecreational Activities:- Art projects, field trips, movie days, and other social activities

Provides services for single adults and families who are in need:Emergency Shelter: ??- There is a waiting list. Limited funds for a hotel stay only during an extreme heat or cold weather-related condition for Carver and Scott County.Housing Hub:- Connects single adults ages 18 and over and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of being homeless in Carver and Scott County with a Housing Specialist to provide housing problem solving. Housing Specialists can assist households with practical solutions, identify sources, alternatives, and mediate conflict resolution between landlords, friends, or family. - The initial access point to be connected with a Housing Specialist is short-term with a 30-day timeframe. After 30 days initial contact, households with no other pathways identified will be connected to a Housing Assessor and placed on the Housing Registry.NOTE: Single adults and families in need of shelter and housing hub services in Dakota County should call Dakota County's Housing Resource Line.

Employment counselors help SNAP clients in gaining skills and abilities to obtain employment to gain self-sufficiency, including:- Adult education?- Budgeting assistance?- Career planning?- Computer classes?- Interviewing skills?- Job search assistance?- Post-secondary education?- Resume development?- Short-term training?- Support services?- Transportation assistance?- Vocational interest

Provides intensive case management to adults with mental illness who need extra support when their symptoms are at an elevated level. The person receiving services and the team mutually agree upon individualized treatment goals and interventions, with short-term strategic interventions intended to stabilize symptoms and prevent or shorten hospital stays, avoid commitment to long-term hospitalization, and prevent the loss of employment, housing, and personal relationships. Services include:- Assessment of mental health, chemical health, and functional status- Coordination of referrals and community resources- Coordination with the person's providers and support systems- Crisis intervention- Family support and education- Monitoring physical and mental health status- Skill building in the areas of medication and symptom management- Relapse prevention

Connects individuals, families, and youth experiencing a housing crisis to appropriate housing resources. Services include screening, information, and referrals, as well as placement on waiting lists for homelessness prevention, rapid re-housing, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing programs.

Assessments including:- Anger assessment- Diagnostic assessment (sometimes referred to as a mental health assessment). Telehealth appointments available utilizing Zoom for this service.- Domestic abuse/violence assessment- Psychological Assessment- Substance use disorder assessment

A service to help women improve their own and the lives of people in the communities around them, fostering personal growth, and develop friendships.

Marlene's Place addresses the needs of homeless teen parents and their children by providing safe housing and a supportive environment that allows them to heal, learn, grow, and thrive.Services focus on stabilizing pregnant and parenting youth and their young families through direct housing and supports, building youth's connections and resources to foster self-sufficiency, and preventing and ending homelessness across two generations.

Offers limited motel vouchers as a short-term solution while working with people to develop a plan for long-term housing stability. Part of the plan may include employment and housing searches, connections to mainstream resources, and short to medium-term rental assistance.

Volunteer opportunities available helping with fundraiser, classes, daily activities, or food serviceDaily volunteers at the reception desk and coffee shop

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.

Free legal advice and brief services from volunteer attorneys with the Volunteer Lawyers Network. Services focus on civil issues such as:- Debt and consumer issues- Housing (tenant/landlord)- ImmigrationAppointments are typically brief, 15 - 30 minutes per client, and volunteers may occasionally need to cancel due to emergencies. Call the center to confirm schedules and availability.

Provides religious education

Tracy Area Elementary School: - 400 South 4th Street Tracy, MN 56175- (507)629-5518Tracy Area High School: - 934 Pine Street Tracy, MN 56175- (507)629-5500

Provides a supplemental food program for students who are identified as at risk of being hungry over the weekend. Assures children's food needs are met so they come back to school on Monday ready to learn.

Preventative services:- Cleaning- Check-ups- Children's dental care (provided at the Children's Savage site)Restorative services:- Crowns and bridgework- FillingsDenture services:- Partials- Dentures- Implant supported dentures- Dental visits for denture wearersAdvanced services:- Oral surgery- Root canals- ImplantsAdditional service:- Emergency care- Sedation

Provides employment services including the following: - Career Services: Participants receive one-on-one support from a Career Specialist to develop an employment plan, address barriers like transportation or childcare, and build job readiness skills such as resume writing, interviewing, and job searching. Support continues after employment to help ensure job retention.- Career Exploration: Career Specialists help participants identify strengths and match them to suitable career paths. Participants learn about job opportunities, career advancement, wages, and education requirements, with exposure to local industries like hospitality, manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and transportation through employer visits and worksite tours.

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/or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Drop-in day center open to all that provides access to food and water, public restrooms, computer and phone use, and other social services

Provides street-based outreach to individuals in prostitution to help build rapport, and provide hygiene kits, condoms, and other seasonal items in an effort to meet individuals' ongoing needs. Trains stakeholders, including law enforcement, judges, corrections, schools, social workers, the medical community, and the hospitality industry, among others. Also, canvas areas in Minneapolis and Saint Paul that are known to be high traffic areas for prostitution.