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Commissioners by district:- District 1: Bob Walkes (507)273-3216 [email protected]?- District 2: Rick Powers (651)345-9964 [email protected] District 3: Don Springer (507)259-2666 [email protected]?- District 4: Mike Wobbe (651)564-0175 [email protected]?- District 5: Cheryl Key (507)271-3009 [email protected]

Assisted Living?- Kingsway Senior Living: Part of a 22-acre continuum of care campus; 36 assisted living apartments for individuals ages 55 and olderIndependent Living?- Boessling Lutheran Village Apartments: Offers affordable housing for older adults ages 62 and older; tenants must meet the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) income requirements?- Faith Residence Apartments: Offers independent living for individuals living with a disability ages 18 - 62 years old and are subject to income requirements?- Highland Regency House: Luxury apartment community for older adults ages 55 and older; one and two bedroom floor plans?- Kingsway Senior Living: Part of a 22-acre continuum of care campus. Offers 45 independent living apartments for older adults ages 55 and older. Has a living area dedicated to providing memory care.

DNA testing available:?- DNA banking- Forensic testing- Genetic testing- Paternity testing

Provides pastoral counseling with a specific emphasis on gay and lesbian issues

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation.Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them.Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

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.?

Promotes economic, social, legal, and political equality for Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Minnesotans. Serves as an advocacy and advisory body to the governor, legislature, and state agencies, acting as a bridge between API communities and government. The Council engages in policy work, research, community engagement, and capacity building, rather than providing direct social services. Key focus areas include legislation on education, mental health, healthcare equity, data disaggregation, cultural inclusion, and leveraging community resources.No direct services provided

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.

Assisted Living?- Kingsway Senior Living: Part of a 22-acre continuum of care campus; 36 assisted living apartments for individuals ages 55 and olderIndependent Living?- Boessling Lutheran Village Apartments: Offers affordable housing for older adults ages 62 and older; tenants must meet the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) income requirements?- Faith Residence Apartments: Offers independent living for individuals living with a disability ages 18 - 62 years old and are subject to income requirements?- Highland Regency House: Luxury apartment community for older adults ages 55 and older; one and two bedroom floor plans?- Kingsway Senior Living: Part of a 22-acre continuum of care campus. Offers 45 independent living apartments for older adults ages 55 and older. Has a living area dedicated to providing memory care.

Provides homeless outreach and case management services to adults with serious and persistent mental illness. Offers housing options including crisis beds, rental assistance, and permanent housing. Outreach, case management, and rental assistance are also available to homeless youth under the age of 24. NOTE: Single adults and youth must get a pre-screen through United Way 211 to access this program. The pre-screen information is provided to Saint Louis County Housing Assessment Team (SLCHAT).

The AmeriCorpsSeniors-Arrowhead Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) engages older adults ages 55 and older in volunteer services to meet community needs and to provide an experience that enriches their lives. Arrowhead Volunteers promotes volunteering by assisting people of all ages, including families, to find volunteer opportunities in their communities. It also provides education and information, networking meetings, and sponsors volunteer events like the annual Volunteer Fair, Purple Ribbon Recognition, and Hall of Fame Volunteer Awards. Volunteers serve Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis counties, including the City of Duluth, through nonprofit organizations and health care facilities, including schools, libraries, hospitals, tourist attractions, nursing homes, animal shelters, food shelves, and a variety of other community programs. Volunteer opportunities involve helping children to read, delivering Meals on Wheels, preserving the natural environment, providing tourist information, friendly visiting, and more. Each volunteer is asked to give 48 or more service hours during the year.

Fire Inspector/Investigation with Grand Rapids Fire Department, City of Grand Rapids- Fire Safety- Deal with fire codes for Daycares, Foster Care, commercial structures, etc.- Hydro/alarm tests

Provides training for early childhood educators living in the seven-county metro area to meet requirements for DCYF Licensing, Parent Aware, and for individual professional development needs.Professional Development Advisors (PDAs): Help programs that have joined Parent Aware find training and other details for their star-rating goal. Also offers educators advising for CDA Credentials and higher education pathways through the new Empower to Educate program. Empower to Education: Helps current and aspiring early childhood educators begin, advance, and sustain their child care careers. This program is free for anyone in the state of Minnesota and includes financial support information, free job skills training such as resume writing and interviewing, and access to low- to no-cost higher education.

Individualized job-seeker services, including:- Academic skill testing- Career counseling- College research- Creating resumes and cover letters- GED preparation- Hands-on computer classes- Job search skills development- Life skills training- Preparing for interviews

Offers services to help an individual develop and enhance psychiatric stability, social competencies, personal and emotional adjustment, and independent living and community skills.ARMHS providers help individuals build skills in areas of life essential for everyday, independent living when symptoms of their mental health have decreased functioning abilities. Services are provided through face-to-face individual appointments or in groups that can be provided in a community setting. Services include:- Budgeting, shopping, and healthy lifestyles - Employment-related skills - Household management??- Interpersonal communication skills- Mental illness and symptom management- Using community resources

Offers services to children and youth who are experiencing homelessness to ensure they receive appropriate public education and stability. Homeless liaisons and/or social workers are responsible for ensuring the educational stability and protecting the rights of students experiencing homelessness or housing instability.Each school district and charter school is required to have a designated District Homeless Liaison. The specific services available to students may vary by public school district and charter school. These services may include:- Assistance with immediate school enrollment- Free breakfast and lunch at school- Information about available preschool programs- Nutrition assistance- Referrals to community resources, such as medical care, food, housing, mental health support, and other assistance- Scholarships for school-related activities- School supplies- Transportation assistanceVisit the website for a list of District Homeless Liasons and the corresponding contact information by school: https://public.education.mn.gov/MdeOrgView/contact/contactsByContactType?contactRoleTypeCode=DHL

Basic needs services operate on a client-choice model and strive to assist families in achieving self-sufficiency and empowerment through providing food and clothing. Clients of the food shelves or clothing closet are requested to bring a few bags to take their items home.- Clothing closet provides clothing and small household items- Food shelf is available by appointment- Delivers food packages, free of charge, directly to clients that live within 10 miles of the area food shelf. Complete the online food shelf order form. Delivery priority is given to seniors and health-related homebound persons.- Will accept donations of food, toys, hygiene items, and small household items

Processes court cases filed in Isanti County and other administrative services, including:- Civil court- Conciliation court- Criminal court- Family court including divorce decrees- Handles administrative matters for the court including case filing, scheduling of hearings, entry of judgements, and collection of fees and fines- Handles the jury process including summons and notifying jurors- Juvenile court- Mental health court- Probate court- Traffic court- Workstations including computers, internet access, and printers

Provides free, confidential, 24/7/365 information and referrals for health and human services in Minnesota. Callers access a database of over 40,000 programs that cover housing, employment, transportation, health services, and elder care. During emergencies or disasters, 211 also coordinates with local agencies to provide timely information and support throughout the recovery process.

Camps are designed to meet the needs of each individual participant, whether they are a seasoned performer or someone stepping on stage for the first time. With a focus on process and skill development, additional intensive opportunities, new stories, as well as past favorites for all young theatre artists.

Provides legal services for the county including:- Child support and paternity matters- Conservatorships- Guardianships- Legal representation of county departments, land acquisitions, employment issues, liability claims, ordinances, contract negotiations, appeals, expungements, and other civil matters- Prosecutes criminal cases and juvenile matters- Restraining and harassment orders

Supervises individuals convicted of criminal offenses who have been granted conditional release and provides monitoring for adolescents or misdemeanor offenders released from prison.- Conducts court-ordered investigations- Oversees adult felony probation and Sentence-to-Serve programs - Provides probation and parole supervision - Serves as a liaison to county and community corrections agencies

Collects property taxes

Provides establishment and enforcement of child support orders. Services include:- Collecting current and past-due support payments- Locating non-custodial parents- Establishing parentage- Establishing and enforcing child support orders for basic, medical, or child care support- Reviews and modifies court orders for supportChild Support Services does not provide parenting time, custody, legal advice, divorce counsel, or spousal maintenance establishmentMinnesota Child Support Online: an interactive website developed by the State of Minnesota to provide child support participants with information about their case(s).