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Provides nutrition education and special foods which promote good health for pregnant, breastfeeding, and post-partum women with infants and/or children up to age 5.WIC provides the following services:- Assistance with any special needs- Health assessment and screening- Nutrition education- Referral to other community servicesVouchers are given to participants to purchase nutritious foods such as cereal, cheese, eggs, infant formula, fruits and vegetables, milk, and peanut butter.

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Families can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Families must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help.?Short-term, one-time grant 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.

Volunteer transportation for eligible Aitkin County residents to medical appointments

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.

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. Services may include:- Early childhood screening- Parent-child activities- Parent discussion groups- Play and learn activities for children- Special events for the entire family?- School readiness program- Workshops on specific topics

Provides comprehensive home health care services, including:- Home health aides to assist with personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and daily living activities- Rehabilitation therapy (physical, occupational, and speech therapies)- Skilled home nursing- Spiritual/pastoral health support

Drug and alcohol testing

Helps individuals and families with low incomes (including temporary low incomes) get the food they need for nutritious and well-balanced meals. Provides extra support to help stretch a household's food budget - it is not meant to cover all the groceries a family needs.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.The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) program provides free employment and education training and support for people getting SNAP benefits. SNAP E&T participants gain support, skills, training, or experience to reach their goals. Many organizations, including technical and community colleges, community-based organizations, county agencies, tribes, and CareerForce Centers provide SNAP E&T programs and services. Programs can include career planning, job search, training for in-demand jobs, student support, financial support, and continued support once a participant has a job.

Offers free health screenings and basic care through an outreach program with CentraCare Coordinated Care Services. The goal is to help individuals overcome barriers of transportation, inadequate or lack of insurance coverage, financial resources for co-payments and medications, language, and culture.

The program is a voluntary, early intervention program that focuses on a family's strengths and needs through support systems. Once enrolled in the Parent Support Outreach Program, help is provided to at-risk families to avoid future incidents of child maltreatment and to enhance child and family well-being, including:- Comprehensive assessments, early intervention, in-home parenting education, outreach, and supportive and therapeutic services- Connect families with county and community-based services- Family circle meetings and support- Limited financial assistance for families to meet basic needs

Family medicine providing full range of care, including:- Care for chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and arthritis- Diagnosis and treatment of illnesses- Guidance on fitness and nutrition- Referrals to specialists if needed- Treatment of injuries- Wellness checks, annual wellness exams, preventative care, and health screenings.

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Families must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. The types of assistance the program may help with are for rent assistance, rent deposit, electric, gas, heating fuel, water, burial assistance, or other emergency need based on available funding.

??Helps parents and others navigate systems that serve children and young adults with disabilities in areas such as special education, mental health, and transition to adulthood. Service areas include:- Individual assistance: Advocates are available by phone and email to guide families, explain available options, and share additional resources. Advocates who speak Spanish and Somali are available and will work to assist in other languages upon request.- Information dissemination: Provides printable and online resources with practical tips for accessing services for children and youth with disabilities.- Trainings and workshops: Provides free virtual and in-person trainings and seminars to educate parents of children with disabilities and professionals on various topics related to special education and other disability services.

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth - 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:- Parent-child activities- Parent discussion groups- Play and learn activities for children- Home visits- Special events for the entire family- Book lending- Information on community resources- Workshops on specific topics- School readiness program for children age 3 - 5 years old- Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5

Provides cash assistance to help adults receiving Supplemental Security Income - SSI pay for their basic needs. Adults who are blind, have a disability, or are age 65 and older but don't qualify for SSI because of their income may still be eligible for MSA if they meet income requirements.The basic monthly MSA grant is calculated using either the maximum SSI amount (Federal Benefit Rate) for the adult or their countable income (if they do not receive SSI), and the MSA standard set by state law.Special Needs GrantMSA also may provide special payments for adults who need:- Certain home repair- Certain household furniture and appliances- Guardian or conservator service fees- Help paying for housing costs through MSA Housing Assistance- Medically prescribed special diets- Representative payee servicesAdults who receive MSA are also eligible for help with medical, food, and housing costs through Medical Assistance - MA, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP, and MSA Housing Assistance programs.

Polk County Environmental Services consists of:- Planning and zoning- Solid waste transfer station- Recycling- Household hazardous waste management

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.?

Provides Minnesota's veterans with legal information, referrals, and legal advice regarding most legal topics. Legal representation services for veterans who are in housing court on a case-by-case basis. Veteran advocate lawyers are only licensed to advise on Minnesota state law, but can connect veterans with legal resources in other states that will meet their legal needs. Legal clinics are also available across the state throughout the year to assist veterans with questions, legal forms, and counsel. Visit website for event details.

Supports American Indian students by promoting academic achievement and graduation through culturally responsive instruction, family engagement, and collaboration with schools and the community. Also provides limited assistance with educational needs such as school supplies, testing fees, cultural materials, and select activity-related expenses when funding is available.

Provides the following wellness programs:- Community Re-entry: Supports individuals who feel isolated or disconnected from family and community by connecting them with a network of community members and resources.- Cultural Self-Study: Guides individuals in gaining knowledge and insight to deepen their understanding of cultural identity and practice through a personal self-study.- Health Institute: Hosts healing circles for families experiencing illness or loss, provides support for pregnant women throughout pregnancy-including on-staff doulas-and assists with the development of cultural ceremonies and rituals for important life events.- Life Coaching: Offers elders who provide check-ins for those seeking guidance, advice, assurance, wisdom, or emotional support.- Map to Wellness: Helps individuals create step-by-step action plans to overcome barriers that impede their personal wellness, health, and spiritual well-being.- Problem Solving: Collaborates with community members to generate knowledge and insights that resolve current challenges and prevent future problems.

Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. ?Class offerings include computer skills classes, ?driver's education, sports and recreational activities, youth enrichment programs, and more.

Provides countywide public transit through a dial-a-ride system offering door-to-door and curb-to-curb transportation for all residents, including accessible rides for individuals with disabilities. Offers volunteer driver opportunties.