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A trustee appointed by the United States Bankruptcy Court Trustee, to handle bankruptcy court cases. Chapter 13 bankruptcy enables individuals with regular income to develop a plan to repay all or part of their debts. Debtors who file a repayment plan with a petition must provide payments in fixed amounts to the trustee on a regular basis. The trustee then distributes funds to creditors according to the terms of the court plan. Services provided by the office:- Administer cases for United States bankruptcy court- Trustee receives weekly, monthly, or semimonthly payments from the debtor- Payments are distributed to creditors under plan confirmed by the court

Provides case management, coordinated entry assessments, rent payment assistance, and housing search assistanceNOTE: Funding comes from a variety of sources including the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP as well as others.

Provides specialty education services including:- Adult basic education and GED test instruction- Credit recovery programs- Early childhood family education including early identification and school readiness programs- Non-traditional education including hands-on and work-based learning- Positive behavioral interventions and support- Special education

Provides police and emergency response for the city of Backus and surrounding areas

Multi-specialty treatment through group, individual, and family therapy sessions. Treatment options focus on thorough assessment and symptom stabilization while working on healthy living skills. This program is a level of care for students who are struggling with symptoms of mental illness that interfere with their ability to function in their daily tasks for childhood or adolescence tasks.Individuals in the program attend weekdays for an average treatment of 16 - 18 days. Treatment may include: psychiatric medication management, family psychoeducation, group and individual therapy, art therapy, recreational therapy.

Provides the licensing for child care, which typically takes three to six months to complete. Services include:- Child care provider information- Information about licensing requirements and standards- Inspections and investigations on certifications- Orientation, licensing, and re-licensing of child care certification

Peer recovery specialists help a person become ready and willing to enter recovery by helping the person explore their options for recovery. Peer recovery specialists ask questions, offer insight, and help service recipients as they become whole, resourceful, and capable of choosing what is best for them.Peer recovery specialists use a strengths-based approach, helping service recipients find and utilize their values, assets, and strengths while supporting them in achieving success. They recognize that it is normal for recovering service recipients to have gaps in their skills or development. The role of the specialist is to help service recipients recognize and fill these gaps with the skills needed. Peer recovery services focus on the present and future and are based on partnership with the recipient.Peer support is offered as needed, meeting the individual where they are.

Helps income-eligible households cut their heating costs and improve the comfort level of their homes by making energy-saving home improvements.

Special education services to students ages 0 - 22 with special needs

Provides Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) services and is accessible to individuals who are facing a housing crisis, are homeless, or are at risk of imminent homelessness. Services include:- Prevention Services: Temporary financial assistance and/or supportive services to help people remain in their current housing situation, relocate, or divert them from entering the homeless system. Financial assistance is provided for rental assistance, mortgage assistance, and utility payment assistance.- Street Outreach: Link individuals who are homeless to available resources such as shelter, housing, and/or critical health and supportive services- Rapid-Rehousing: Assist households to quickly exit homelessness and return to permanent housing. Provides short-to medium-term rental assistance and supportive services such as case management and housing navigation.

Provides violence prevention, intervention, support, outreach services, and leadership opportunities for youth in residential and community settings. Provides a variety of services to youth of all genders who have experienced relationship violence, sexual assault or exploitation, stalking, or homelessness. Programs include:Movement for Violence Prevention (MVP): Leadership development activities to assist youth-led community engagement, skill enhancement, peer connections, and tools for change to prevent youth violence.Inspiring Youth: A year-long, intensive, community-based program for youth ages 10 - 17 and their families who have been impacted by violence. Youth workers provide comprehensive and culturally responsive mentorship, support, and access to services, activities, and leadership opportunities.Youth Site-Based and Community-Based Housing: Transitional housing for youth and young adults who are victims of violence and exploitation, including sex trafficking. Safety planning and support are provided.Voices in Prevention (VIP): A 6-week violence prevention curriculum serving middle and high school students. Curriculum might also include support groups, one-on-one sessions, peer mediation, and service learning.Youth Safety Plans: Specialized safety plans for youthNorthStar Youth Outreach Center: A drop-in center for homeless youth offering advocacy, safety planning, and connections to additional community resources. The center also offers:- Assistance with housing - Assistance with career and education planning - Computer lab - Counseling - Creative art spaces - Food and snacks - Laundry access - Supplies and clothing

Licensing and certification of nursing homes and other health care facilities in the state of Minnesota. Licensing of home health nursing services, home health aides, and home management providers, including individual paraprofessionals.The department keeps details of surveys of nursing quality for the last three years available in order to assist consumers in deciding which nursing home is the best placement. The surveys evaluate the quality of care and services provided, as well as the appropriateness of the facility's building, equipment, staffing, policies, procedures, and finances.Nursing Home Report Card: Online information on nursing homes. Every nursing home in the state has been given up to five stars in each of eight quality measures, including inspections, and quality of care and a quality-of-life survey among more than one-third of all residents. Enter a ZIP code and a range of miles, then select three priorities from the eight quality measures, a list of the homes ranked by those criteria appear. When clicking on the name of a nursing home, it will show the number of stars for each quality measure and the state average.

Pays for room and board for seniors and adults with disabilities who have low incomes. Aims to reduce and prevent people from living in institutions or becoming homeless.All recipients receive assistance each month to help pay for rent and food. Some recipients also receive Housing Support supplemental funding to provide other services if they don't qualify for home and community-based waiver programs, including but not limited to:- Arranging for medical and social services- Arranging for meetings and appointments- Assistance with transportation- Medication remindersThe individual's housing provider receives payments to pay for rent, utilities, food, household supplies, and other necessities.

Families with limited income or whose children participate in a Medical Assistance program may be eligible for a free car seat and education.

12-step recovery program and a place where recovering alcoholics can meet, share experiences, and encourage each other to overcome drinking problems

Hennepin County Library provides customer-centered services, collections, electronic access and resources, events, and classes. Services include:- Assistive technology for people with hearing, sight and dexterity needs: adaptive equipment, closed-captioned digital DVDs, large-print books, and audiobooks; software available in library buildings including JAWS screen reader, MAGic screen-magnification software, and Open Book scanning software- Books, periodicals, audiobooks, eBooks, DVDs, and more- Children and family services: story hours, summer reading programs, homework-help tutoring online and at several buildings- Government documents- Help finding a good book- Internet access including free Wi-Fi- Online databases- Reference service- Services to at-home patrons who cannot visit a library, including phone, online, mail, and volunteer delivery servicesVisit the website to find library locations and hours: https://www.hclib.org/about/locations

Provides convenient mental health services in partnership with schools across multiple districts (including Minneapolis, Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Burnsville-Savage-Eagan) and in specialized school settings such as Lionsgate Academy, offering therapy, assessment, consultation, collaboration with teachers, and support for children's emotional and behavioral success.

Provides two thrift store locations open to anyone in need. The thrift stores have items for sale including:- Antiques- Baby items- Books- Clothing of all sizes- Furniture- Household itemsOther services:- Accepts donated items during business hours. Accepts new and gently used clothing, books, household or baby items, and furniture year-round. - Volunteer opportunities for short-term and long-term positions

Emergency Medical Services- CPR classes for infants, children, and adults- CPR and AED certification- Emergency medical transportEmergency Services- CodeRED high-speed telephone calling system that notifies residents and businesses about emergency situationsFire servicesPolice services

Provides fire and rescue services, including:- Emergency fire rescue for the city of Dunnell and Lake Fremont- Fire prevention and education- Volunteer opportunities

Provides a 3-5 day supply of food based on family size for persons with an emergency need. Accepts non-perishable food donations.Clothing and household items are also available.

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.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 and toy lending library- Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5- Information on community resources- Parent-child activities- Play and learn activities for children?- School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4

Junior Achievement uses hands-on curriculum inside the classroom via volunteers from business to help young people in grades K - 12 receive business, economics, and free enterprise education. JA works with businesses, the community, and educators to bring the real world to students. Each program provides interaction between the student and the volunteer to give the student skills for the future. Programs include:- Classroom Program: Volunteers from the business community visit local classrooms to deliver economic enterprise education. Programs are age-appropriate. Younger students learn about the economic world and their roles in it. Older students explore topics such as entrepreneurship, personal finance, international business, on-the-job training, and business operations.- Job Shadow: A structured program that takes groups of middle and high school students to actual work sites where they "shadow" professionals from a variety of industries.- JA BizTown: This program for 5th - 8th graders includes a classroom curriculum followed by a visit to JA BizTown learning lab. Students spend the day putting into practice the classroom instruction by such activities as interviewing for jobs, using their own checking account, and running a business. The Town includes a variety of businesses such as newspaper, City Hall, factory, bank, and Post Office. Follow-up activities are completed in the classroom.

Provides prescription dispensing services such as: - Medication consultations - Medication therapy management - Over the counter medications - Prescription medications