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

Works to develop customized jobs in the community that capitalize on each individual's interests, abilities, and personal goals. Provides personalized support to each individual, including job coaching, skills training, and job search assistance.Assists individuals living with disabilities who are looking for:- Employment opportunities- Interested in learning a new skill or is working on developing new ones- Wants to be involved within the community

Advises and assists all veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits:- Alcohol dependency and drug dependency treatment- Burial, death benefits, and G.I. life insurance- Service-connected disability compensation and non-service connected disability pension- Dependency and Indemnity Compensation for eligible survivors of veterans due to service-related injury or disease- Disability insurance and health insurance benefits- Discharge reviews- Domiciliary care- Education and training such as the G.I. Bill educational training- Financial assistance- Home loan guaranteed by the U.S.D.V.A.- Outpatient medical care and dental treatment- State Soldiers Assistance Program (SSAP) special needs grant- Survivors and dependent's education- Vocational rehabilitation for disabled

Provides law enforcement and community services, including:- Archery Hunting Permits- Bicycle Registration- Burning Permits- Fingerprinting- Gun Permits -PD Special Events Application -Pet Licenses and Animal Control -Records and Reports- Snowmobiles and ATVs

Provides the following services:Adoption Services: Works to bring youth and parents together in permanent, stable family settings. All adoption services are provided free of charge and include:- Adoption home studies and home study updates- Child placement services- Child-specific recruitment services- Parent training and education- Post-adoption services- Relative adoption servicesFoster Care Services: Provides safe and nurturing foster homes while families work toward stability and reunification. Staff collaborate closely with each child's custodial team to support family reunification whenever possible. Services include emergency, short-term, long-term, and whole-family foster care options.- Foster parents receive ongoing support, including training, 24/7 crisis support, and respite care.Kinship Navigator: Provides support and connections for relative and kin families caring for children. Families first work with a Kinship Navigator who provides phone and in-person information, referrals, and assessments to identify community services such as childcare, food assistance, health services, housing, and transportation.- When additional assistance is needed, a Case Manager partners with families to provide side-by-side support while accessing services.Relative and Kin Support Services: Provides support for families caring for a relative's child by providing education, guidance, and connections to resources. Families may also receive assistance with obtaining foster care licensing if they wish to continue fostering kin or other children. Services include:- Connections to local support services- Education on mental health and youth trauma- Help understanding the complex human services system- Support navigating new or strained family dynamicsSupervised Visitation: Provides youth in foster care with opportunities to spend time with their families in a safe and supportive environment. Services are available within approximately a one-hour radius of Waite Park, Minnesota. Services include:- Observation- Parent coaching with observation- Parent coaching without observation- Transportation- Virtual or phone observationSTAY Program (Successful Transition to Adulthood for Youth): Provides independent living services for eligible youth ages 14 through 23 who are currently or were formerly in foster care and who are working with a county or tribal social worker. Services support youth in meeting independent living plan goals and may vary by county. Available services may include:- Age-appropriate activities- Education services- Employment services- Independent living skills training- Permanent connections with long-term mentors, significant individuals from the youth's past, relative searches, and contact with relatives or former foster parents- Room and board or housing assistance- Transportation costs

Offers long-term care for individuals who require consistent, around-the-clock care, and support. Services provided:- Access to skilled nursing, rehabilitation services, and other health-related support- Activities of daily living (ADL's)- Assistance with mobility- Group activities like music, games, and art classes- Managing medical conditions- Personalized care plans- Scheduled outings and special events for residents- Wellness programs tailored to individual's needs

Automated main phone line and self-service system to route clients to a Human Service Representative to:- Get forms for health care programs, Cash Assistance, Food Support or Emergency Assistance- Get information about their case file, such as status of programs, forms or verifications that have been received, issuance of benefits, and proof of benefits- Report changes, such as address change, new baby, income change, and/or someone moving in or out of current residence

Provides financial literacy workshops, knowledge, and skills to build and keep assets. Assist individuals to make informed judgments and effective decisions about money management. One-on-one financial literacy counseling and budgeting are also available.

Conditions treated:- Cuts, bruises, and burns- Infections- Sore throats and minor illnesses- Sprains and fractures

Offers comprehensive psychiatric care for children and adolescents, including services such as psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and individual, family, and group therapy. Specialty programs address a range of conditions, including anxiety disorders, ADHD, early-stage mood disorders, youth psychosis, and neuropsychological assessments. The division operates within the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain, emphasizing evidence-based, interdisciplinary care for youth and families.

Programming includes:- Arts and crafts- Babysitting classes- Computer classes- Cooking classes- Some activities may include parental involvement

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.

Long term care living includes: - Diabetes management- Hospice services- IV therapy- Medication administration- Nursing rehabilitation- Pain management- Post-surgical care- Resident and caregiver education- RN on staff 24/7- Skilled observation and assessment- Skilled respiratory care- Sterile dressing changes- Tube feedings- Wound care

Provides temporary financial assistance for refugees and eligible entrants while they are in the process of resettling in the United States.NOTE: Able-bodied RCA recipients are required to participate in an employment and training program. RCA recipients who are disabled or 65 years of age or older are required to apply for SSI.

Focuses on increasing the number of lawful permanent residents in Minnesota who become U.S. citizens and collaborating across sectors to promote the importance of citizenship. ILCM works with clients to file the citizenship application and accompanies applicants to the citizenship interview. Many naturalization cases are placed with private attorneys trained and supervised through our Pro Bono Project.

Accepts complaints from citizens of fraud by recipients of county economic assistance programs or vendors

Provides specialty services at various locations: - Chiropractic services (Otter Tail, Sebeka, Verndale, and Wadena Clinic sites) - Midwifery (Sebeka Clinic site) - Orthopedics (Baxter and Henning Clinic sites)

Trained staff who provides information and answers regarding the civil commitment process.- Informational fact sheets, brochures and pamphlets, website on the Civil Commitment and Treatment Act - Referrals to Ombudsman staff for advocacy and support services to those who qualify- Specialized training and presentation to agencies and groups on individualized topics such as pre-petition issues, post-petition issues, neuroleptic medications, effective advocacy - Up-to-date information on proposed or new changes to the law

Offers recreational and educational activities to all ages, including youth and adults. Activities offered:- Cooking classes, yoga, pottery, day trips, and more for adults- Youth instruction classes in dance instruction, karate, and music- Youth enrichment programs- Youth sports activities which include baseball, basketball, football, golf, gymnastics, hockey, nordic skiing, running, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, weight training, and wrestling

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. Current classes and events vary. Services may include:- 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 and parent resources. Topics of discussion may include challenging behaviors, activities that support toddlers learning, parenting styles, setting limits, preventing power struggles, temper tantrums, sleep issues, behavior guidance, and other benefits for parents and their children.- Play and learn activities for children- Programs for non-English language learners- School readiness program for children ages 3 1/2 - 5. Science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) classes are offered.- Single parent program- Special events for the entire family- Workshops on specific topics

Provides both long-term skilled-nursing care and short-term transitional care. Services may include:- 24-hour nursing- Rehabilitation therapy (physical, occupational, speech)- Private suites- Post-surgical and medical condition recovery- Therapeutic recreation and wellness/rehab programming

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.

Provides senior housing - 3 meals provided and snacks - 24 hour on site care - Transportation - Medication assistance - Medication storage - Medication dispensing - Blood glucose monitoring - Emergency respite care - Housekeeping - Adult Day Service - Blood Pressure monitoring - Personal Shopper - Wander Alarm - Linen Laundry service - Personal laundry - Activities - Transitional Housing - Off street parking - Park within 1 mile - Library - Community room - Dining room - 5 beds (1 private and 2 shared) - Hospital and Clinic one block away - 24 hour nursing care available