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Conducts annual community fundraising campaign and disburses money to member human service agencies

Provides educational services related to adoption and parenting. Offers the following parenting programs:- Earn While You Learn: Participate in parenting classes to earn points, which can be used for free infant supplies and material assistance- Fatherhood Program: Offers guidance and support for fathers

Diabetes Prevention: a lifestyle change program for participants who are at high risk of getting Type 2 diabetes or are pre-diabetic. This one-year long program is developed by the Center for Disease Control and is evidence-based. The goal of the program is to help participants make small changes to lose 5 - 7% of their body weight and be active for 150 minutes of physical activity a week.Rule 25 Chemical Health Assessments: for uninsured Hmong- and English-speaking community members of all ages

Community-based pre-apprenticeship program. Participants receive hands-on training in construction and carpentry skills while working toward their GED or high school diploma. Youth are offered CPR certification, OSHA certification, and NCCER training. Youth work on a myriad of projects ranging from demolition and renovation to new construction. Every participant is provided with workplace skills via paid work experience. Participants get experience in reading a tape measure, using handheld and power tools, estimating project needs, painting/staining, installing cabinets, sheetrock and mudding, demolition, installing banisters and stairs, concrete work, installing flooring, window installation, roofing, framing garden beds, and picnic tables. Construction projects focus on low-income housing and nonprofit organizations.

Provides primary care services, including: - Behavioral health- Cardiac rehabilitation- Chemotherapy- Diabetes care ?- Family medicine - Home health- Hospice- Imaging/Radiology- Intensive care- Internal medicine - Lab and blood work?- Mammograms- Nutrition education- Obstetrics and gynecology- Occupational therapy- Orthopedics- Pediatrics- Physical therapy- Podiatry- Rehabilitation services- Speech therapy- Telehealth - Women's health

Patients who need to speak with a financial counselor, need cost of care estimates or determine if they may qualify for financial assistance to pay for procedures may reach out about options. Financial counselors can help individuals understand patients' responsibilities and may offer no-interest payment plans. Other options may include:- Discount Program: Individuals who are uninsured or underinsured and have incomes less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Guideline may be eligible for getting help to pay their medical bill- Payment programs: Help patients without medical insurance find resources to help pay for medical bills

Provides specialized dental services for individuals with complex medical and behavioral needs. The program offers specialized dental care and operates dental clinics in key regions of the state to serve patients whose conditions make it difficult to obtain care from traditional dental providers.Eligible patients include individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, severe and persistent mental illnesses, and traumatic brain injuries. The clinics are designed to offer comprehensive, accessible dental care in a supportive and clinically appropriate setting.Services offered:- Cleanings- Dental procedures performed in a hospital under general anesthesia for patients who cannot be treated in the clinic- Examinations- Extractions- Fillings- Fluoride treatments- Partial and full dentures- Root canals- X-raysNote: Dental locations may change and vary hours, visit website for up to date listing: https://mn.gov/dct/adult-services/dental-care/

Youth Recreation Center: Located on the grounds of Brooklyn Center High School, 6500 Humboldt Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, MN. Open gym hours: Thursdays, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm.- Aerobic/fitness classes and yoga- Community center with potter wheels and a kiln, art gallery, snack bar, and game room- Exercise room and sauna- Gymnastics- Nine hole par three golf course- Outdoor walking trail- Social Groups: Leisure Time, Men's Drop-in, Friendship Quilters and Women's Club, (763)569-3405- Special recreational activities for children, teens, adults, seniors, and persons with disabilities- Swimming pool, wading pool, and indoor water slide- Swimming Lessons

The assessment helps determine public programs that might pay for an individual's long-term services and supports or help them learn about other options if they don't qualify for publicly funded programs. It is required to determine eligibility for:?Community First Services and Supports - CFSS (formerly known as Personal Care Assistance - PCA)Home and Community-Based Services Waivers based on age:- Individuals Over 65 Years Old: Alternative Care (AC); Elderly Waiver (EW)- Individuals Under 65 Years Old: Brain Injury Waiver (BI); Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver (CADI); Community Alternative Care Waiver (CAC)Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Services (also known as Rule 185 Case Management)Family, friends, or others can attend the assessment. The assessment is in person at the individual's home or at a place of their choice, and it lasts about two hours.

Provides law enforcement for residents of Apple Valley.

Medicare-certified and Minnesota Department of Health licensed home care providing the following services: - Home health aide- Occupational therapy- Physical therapy- Public health nursing - Speech therapy

Provides caregivers with workshops and monthly support groups that foster education, peer connection, and opportunities to share experiences, develop coping strategies, and receive encouragement.

The County Auditor / Treasurer office provides taxation and financial oversight for the county. Duties include:- Collecting property tax payments including all postponed and delinquent property taxes- Maintaining tax billing and collection history records for archives and public inspection- Oversight of the county budget- Processes liquor, gambling, auctioneer, and transient merchant licenses- Receipt and disbursement of all county fundsResponsible for administering Federal, State, and County elections.

Patients who need to speak with a financial counselor, need cost of care estimates or determine if they may qualify for financial assistance to pay for procedures may reach out about options. Financial counselors can help individuals understand patients' responsibilities and may offer no-interest payment plans. Other options may include:- Discount Program: Contracts with Change Healthcare to assist patients with Minnesota Healthcare Program or Hennepin Healthcare Charity Care applications. Individuals who are uninsured or underinsured and have incomes less than 250% of the Federal Poverty Guideline may be eligible for getting help to pay their medical bill- MNsure Enrollment: On the MNsure marketplace, individuals can find, compare, and choose healthcare coverage, including commercial health insurance plans and low-cost or free plans through government programs. A financial counselor can help complete the online application. If eligible for a government program such as Medical Assistance or Minnesota Care, individuals may enroll through MNsure year-round.

Offers a nurse line available 24 hours/7 days a week for individuals who may need to speak with a nurse about medical care and where to go for care. Nurses can provide medical advice on what potential options are available such as virtual care, primary care, urgent care options, or seek emergency care if needed at a Mayo Clinic location.

Home Health Assistance: Includes Home Health Aides (HHA), Personal Care Aides (PCA), and Community First Services, and Supports (CFSS program)- Helps with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting, ensuring proper hygiene and dignity in daily routines- Offers support with mobility, transfers, and safe ambulationHomemaking:- Provides light housekeeping, including vacuuming, dusting, laundry, and changing linens- Handles meal planning and preparation, ensuring clients have nutritious, home-cooked meals that fit their preferences and dietary needsRespite Care:- In-home respite care providing home health and home making assistanceSkilled Nurse Visits:- Home visits from by licensed registered nurses perform essential clinical tasks to monitor health, manage conditions, and support recovery

Offers a nurse line available 24 hours/7 days a week for individuals who may need to speak with a nurse about medical care and where to go for care. Nurses can provide medical advice on what potential options are available, such as virtual care, primary care, urgent care options, or seek emergency care if needed at a CentraCare location.

Provides personal care assistance and home health aide for short and long-term assignments. Other services include:- 24-hour availability including holidays- Assisted living- Companion services- Homemaker assistance- Independent living skills instruction- Individualized home support- Individual community living support- Night supervision- Respite care

Aims to offer a comfortable, engaging lifestyle for older adults, combining personalized care, wellness, and social activities, and support that helps residents maintain independence.

Baby Steps works with over 50 services that work to strengthen families and also distribute Baby Steps coupons.The coupons can be exchanged for new merchandise for children ages 0-5 as found in a retail store - Families can learn about these services when they stop in the store

Matches young people ages 18 - 24 with adults who have a spare bedroom to offer. Volunteer hosts provide young people with room and board for a flexible and mutually-agreed-upon length of time. Hosts receive training and support throughout, and youth participants receive case management services. Young people voluntarily enter the program and choose who they want to meet based on host profiles. Staff facilitate an introduction and once both youth and hosts decide it is a good match, the youth moves in. Length of stay may last 6 - 12 months.

Provide services such as:- Activities for all ages such as adult hockey, skating programs, ice rentals, Kids Kamp, martial arts classes, softball, strength training, tennis, track and field, youth golf, volleyball camp, and youth softball/baseball- Animal control services. All cats and dogs over the age of 6 months must be licensed. Chicken permits are permitted who live in R-1 zones with a maximum of four chickens allowed.- Forestry and park maintenance of landscape and trees on public property and parks. Parks located in Fergus Falls are Adams, Airport, Barefoot, Broken Down Dam, Delagoon, Dr. Allen Magnuson, E&G Noyes Park, Ferber Park, George Wright, Godel, Higgins Dog Park, Kennedy Park Nature Area, Kirkbridge Park, Pebble Lake Golf Course, Pebble Lake Swimming Beach, Red Sox, Riverfront Pavilion, Riverview Waterfall Sanctuary, Robert Hannah, Roosevelt, T.H. Johnson, Van Dyk, and W.L. Burnap (Broadway). The ice rank is Cleveland Ice Rink.- Protect and promote the natural resources- Reserve a park shelter or facility on a first come, first serve basis

Empowers elders through a visiting advocacy coordinator to advocate for themselves and connect to support services which helps reduce isolation and increase independence.

Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) is a federally authorized program providing MA to refugees. Provides health care coverage to people with an eligible status who do not qualify for Medical Assistance.