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The Child Support Division assists with:- Locating parents- Establishing parentage- Establishing and enforcing court orders for child support, medical support, and child care support- Reviewing and modifying court orders for support- Adjusting court orders based on the cost-of-living index- Works with other states to enforce support when one parent does not live in Minnesota- Collecting and processing paymentsMinnesota Child Support Online: an interactive website developed by the State of Minnesota to provide child support participants with information about their case(s).NOTE: Either parent of a child may get certain child support services. Parents who do not receive public assistance can apply for services at their county child support office for a one-time $25 service fee. Parents who receive public assistance for a child whose other parent does not live with them are automatically referred for services and are not charged a service fee.

Offers a comprehensive range of fitness and wellness services to the community. Provides 24/7 member access to use the gym at any time. Additionally, it offers birthday parties, group classes, a personal trainer, and more.

Provides personal care assistance services for older adults and people with disabilities in their homes or in a community setting to help them remain independent in the community, including: - Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Activities a person needs to carry out on a daily basis to remain healthy and safe including dressing, grooming, bathing, eating, positioning, transfers, and mobility. - Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs): Activities a person needs to carry out on a regular basis to remain independent including shopping, paying bills, and meal preparation. - Health-related procedures and tasks: Tasks such as supporting a person with self-administered medications or help with range of motion exercises. - Observation and redirection of behaviors: Monitoring a person's behaviors and redirecting them to more positive behaviors when needed.

Provides accessible home modifications including:- Automatic door openers- Bathroom, bedroom, and kitchen remodeling for accessibility- Elevators (residential)- Installation of therapeutic equipment and environmental control devices- Lift Systems: Ceiling lifts Patient lifts Stairlifts Wheelchair platform lifts- Modular ramps- Roll-in showers and low step showers- Transfer aids- Note: Ramps, stairlifts, and basic transfer aids only at the Saint Cloud and Rochester locations

Community-based opportunities include training, supervision, and support services to help participants develop and maintain life skills.Transportation services are available for individuals enrolled in the Adult Service program. This includes daily rides to and from their home and rides to and from work/volunteer sites. Staff will work with individuals who are using public transportation to assure these options meet the needs of the rider.

Offers a range of fitness and sports programs including: - Basketball court- Gymnastics- Exercise equipment - Fitness classes (e.g., Aerobics, Yoga, Zumba)- Free weights- Pickleball- Racquetball- Rock climbing - Soccer- Softball- Swimming facilities- Swimming lessons- Tae Kwon Do

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.ECFE 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 lending library- Dad and child programs- Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5- Information on community resources- Outdoor classroom- Parent-child activities- Parent discussion groups- Play and learn activities for children- Programs for non-English language learners- School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4- Special events for the entire family- Workshops on specific topicsNOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events.

Offers a variety of person-centered programs to assist individuals in finding and keeping a job in their community. Provides individualized services that meet the specific needs and wishes of the individual. Assists in building a plan for each person and provides an array of specific service options. Services include:- Customized Employment: Allows individuals and employers the opportunity to negotiate job duties to improve overall contribution in the workplace- Employment Development: Individualized services to help individuals achieve competitive, integrated employment, and explore employment- Individual Placement and Support (IPS): Helps individuals living with a serious mental illness work in regular jobs related to their work preferences. Emphasizes a rapid search for competitive jobs consistent with the individual's goals, interests, and experience.- Performance Based Agreement: Identify and develop job opportunities, assist with creating and updating resumes, completing job applications, preparing for job interviews, completing cover and thank you letters, and more

Cash-grant program for adults with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Adults can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Adults must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help.Emergency General Assistance provides short-term, one-time assistance for persons in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, moving expense, necessary home repairs, or need for furniture or appliance replacement or repair.

Provides a drop-off container for prescription, over-the-counter, and pet medication. Medications should be kept in the original container and placed in a sealed, clear plastic bag. Individuals should use a marker to cross out their name on the container. If the individual doesn't have the original container, medication should be placed in a clear, plastic bag, and the name of the medication should be written on the bag.

Investigation of persons being released on parole or supervised release from federal institutions and assistance to help them with their transition into the community, including:- Investigation of persons convicted of criminal offenses in U.S. District Court- Monitoring of court-ordered conditions to pay fines, restitution, and other financial penalties- Supervision of persons placed on federal probation, parole or supervised release

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

Services offered:- Adoption- Animal control- Foster care- Lost and found- Surrendering a pet

Offer resources, referrals, and support, including:Financial- Access to free financial literacy materials and programs- Emergency funds assistance through various organizations- Personal financial counseling for service members- Tax assistance Home- Connect with local veteran and community resources for homelessness support- Home repair and maintenance assistance Health and well-being- Access to free drug and alcohol screening and classes for service members- Childcare assistance- Food insecurity support- Provide information on a wide range of military-friendly counseling services and resources, including free non-medical counseling- Tricare medical and dental insurance information Education- Connections with veteran services through Minnesota State schools- Information on grants and scholarships for current service members, spouses, and children- Military education benefits Career- Assistance in connecting with employment placement- Connect to Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) for employer/employee legal support and employer/employee recognition- Federal employment opportunities through USAJobs- Hiring resources through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development- Minnesota National Guard full-time job opportunities

Variety of classes and activities for community members of all ages, including:?- Adult Basic Education Courses?- Recreational and fitness classes- Youth Enrichment classes

Review complaints about discrimination based upon race, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, creed, disability, public assistance, or family status. In addition this office will review legal rights violations at work, in housing, and in all public accommodations (including schools, governmental offices, and voting sites).After a complaint is filed, the office will try to mediate a settlement between or among the parties involved. The settlement must be approved by all of the parties and by the Human Rights Commissions. Referrals are made if further action is needed.In addition this office can provide public education on the laws concerning discrimination through a speakers bureau with presentations for employers and organizations on request.

Social, recreational, athletic, educational, and spiritual development programs and activities focusing on youth ages 5 - 18, including:- Athletic and recreational activities, including basketball and baseball, developmental and competitive teams- Christmas with Dignity gives parents the opportunity to purchase new gifts for their children at 10% of retail cost- Creative and Performing Arts programs: Youth choir, Praise Dance, Friday Fun, and Saturday creative arts- Educational enrichment and after-school and summer programs providing: Individual tutoring, classroom academic enrichment activities, computer skills development, recreational games and skill development, creative arts, life skills, leadership development, and service learning- Friday Midnight Basketball for young men 16 - 22- Partnership programs including: Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Christmas with Dignity for families- Volunteer, Internship and community service opportunities for youth and adults

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 Emplify Health, location.

Helps people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low pay for basic needs. The maximum monthly benefit is:- $128 for a person living in a licensed residential facility or receiving substance use disorder treatment services- $350 for a person living in the community- Emergency funds may be available if the individual cannot pay for basic needs, such as shelter or food, and their health or safety is at risk because of thisPeople who get GA are also eligible for help with medical and food costs through Medical Assistance - MA and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP

The United States Department of Homeland Security's enforcement and removal operations to secure the nation's borders, safeguard the immigration system, and security of the nation. Provides:- Detention Services: ICE manages all aspects of immigration enforcement and arrests of aliens who are subject to enforcement, as well as case management, detention, and removal. The agency leverages a diverse detention network including private facilities. To find a detention facility, visit the website at https://www.ice.gov/detention-facilities.- Dismantling of Transnational Crime: Dedicated to detecting and combating transnational crime that threaten the United States industries, organizations, and financial systems. Illicit activities for investigation include narcotics, smuggling, human trafficking, gang violence, money laundering, other financial crimes, intellectual property theft, cybercrime, child exploitation, and customs fraud.- Immigration Enforcement and Removal: The enforcement and removal operations team coordinates closely with local law enforcement partners within the United States to ensure the safety of communities through a variety of resources and programs. Programs include the Criminal Alien Program, Fugitive Operations, Law Enforcement Partners 287(g) Program, and Immigration and Naturalization Fraud Prosecutions.- Office locations throughout the United States consisting of Field Offices, Enforcement and Removal Operations, Homeland Security Investigations, Joint Interagency Task Force, Law Enforcement Support Center, and Offices of Partnership and Engagement, Professional Responsibility, and Principal Legal Advisor. Locator tool to find the local office can be found here at https://www.ice.gov/contact/field-offices.

Offers respite care for caregivers who need temporary relief, whether for a few days, a week, or longer. Respite care is an option for those who are transitioning from hospital to home after surgery or health setback, need caregiver relief, short-term respite stay, or hospice. Services provided:- Customizable and flexible stays according to needs- Social and recreational programs- Trained caregivers with 24 hours/7 days a week support and attention

Provides assistance to individuals who are dislocated or unemployed, struggling to navigate the job market. This includes:- Personal one-to-one career counseling- Access to computers for your job search- Occupational and job search skills training- Help finding work- Tuition assistance

Home health services:- Duluth, Ecumen Lakeshore, (218)625-7100- Litchfield, Ecumen of Litchfield, (320)693-2430- Mankato, Ecumen Pathstone Living, (507)345-4576

Program for adults who are physically and/or mentally disabled. We do include some students in their transition years. Program runs primarily September through June: with an activity in July and August. Weekly program provides an opportunity for social interaction with peers. Classes include subjects like: crafts, music, arts, theatre, cooking, games, dances, nutrition and photography.

Offers life skills classes such as:- Employment Strategies: Classes will provide participants an opportunity to assess their values and career preferences, create and build a resume, prepare for interviews, and network with potential employers- Life and Empowerment Coaching: Participants will work one-on-one with a certified Life Coach for a period of up to nine months assessing their life and setting goals to improve in areas they identify- Mental Health Support Groups: Groups are regularly scheduled by covering various topics and offer a safe place to be heard and create community. All are welcome to attend.- Nutrition Basics: Classes offered each month on various nutrition topics to help participants prepare healthier meal options- Personal Finances and Budgeting: Based on Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University, the class covers budget topics to help participants have a strong starting point to begin using a budget and handle their finances better