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Provides free groceries, case management, and community resources ranging from mental health, housing, employment assistance, and legal resources.

Provides the licensing for child and adult foster care. Services include:- Information about licensing requirements and standards- Inspections and investigations on certifications for foster care licensing- Orientation, licensing, and re-licensing of foster care certification

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 repairs- 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.

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 adult basic education, arts and crafts classes, child and babysitting safety, cooking classes, driving classes, exercise and fitness classes, music lessons, sports and recreational activities, swimming lessons, writing classes, and more.

Provides the 5-Steps, as well as resources, tips, and messages to help someone in a crisis. The website lists:- How and why the 5-Steps can help when communicating with someone who may be suicidal- Download the 5-Step graphic kits- Watch videos that demonstrate the steps on how to save a life- Visit the website for more resources on knowing the warning signs, the importance of self-care, knowing the risk factors, suicide loss survivors, making a safety plan, and more

Administers elementary and secondary education in the school district:- Bayview Elementary School 24 South Walnut Street (952)442-0630- Laketown Elementary School 960 Airport Road (952)442-0690- Southview Elementary School 225 West 4th Street (952)442-0620- Waconia High School 1650 Community Drive (952)442-0670- Waconia Learning Center 1800 Community Drive (952)442-0689- Waconia Middle School 1400 Community Drive (952)442-0650

Mayor and City Council Members:Member contact informationCity Departments:- Administration: Oversees city operations- Building Department: Provides building inspections and permits (763)479-1720- City bills for water and sewer usage on a monthly basis- City Hall rental (952)353-2488- Compost/Brush Site: Provides a dumpster location at 250 State Avenue North for grass, leaves, and soft garden waste. The dumpster is not for brush. A second site that the city contracts with the City of Mayer for use of the Carver County Environmental site is located on County Road 30 east of the Mayer Wastewater Facility. The site is open 8 am - 12 noon Saturday year-round and 5 pm - 7 pm Wednesday from spring through fall. Items accepted at the second site are brushes, automotive batteries, clothing, plastic bags, shrink wrap, paper, food and beverage containers, scrap metal, used motor oil, oil filters, and antifreeze.- Fire Department: Provide fire prevention, protection, and rescue services to the city of New Germany, as well as the surrounding townships of Camden and Hollywood- Garbage service is billed monthly along with the city utility bill- Public Works: Maintenance of the city's open spaces, streets, sidewalks, snow plowing, street signage, and other duties

Provides market-rate rental housing- Bungalows of Champlin- Sands Apartments

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 various immunizations for adults and children, testing, and disease prevention education.Programs are offered at low cost to persons who are eligible. Services include:?- Childhood lead studies and abatement- Communicable disease education and surveillance- Covid-19 Vaccines- Hepatitis B worksite activities- HIV and AIDS education- Immunizations at health fairs and work sites- Mantoux testing- Public health nuisance control- Refugee screening- Tuberculosis education

Provides services for:- Children in the Child Protection system who are waiting to be adopted- Families who are interested in adopting these children

Long and short-term care facility with 49 beds, including private, single, and semi-private rooms. Services include daily activities and skilled nursing care with physical, occupational, and speech therapy services.

Provides the following information and services:- Child care licensing and monitoring of family child care homes- Child care provider information- General information on licensing for child care

Provides a free hotline as a single point of entry for single adults, families, and youth ages 18 - 24 physically in Hennepin County seeking emergency shelter. Trained specialists will assess and triage callers to connect them to emergency shelter, and provide diversion services and resources as appropriate.

A community center offering a fitness center, aquatics area, ice arena, multi-purpose arena, walking track, and meeting rooms.

Mental health assessment, information, and referral

Township governmentCity Administrator/Clerk-TreasurerHolly Hoy901 Main StreetLittlefork, MN 56653(218)[email protected] Administrator/Clerk-TreasurerCarlie Anderson901 Main StreetLittlefork, MN 56653(218)[email protected] Fort901 Main StreetLittlefork, MN 56653(218)278-6710Council MembersSara WendtLoren LehmanWhitney SimsTodd [email protected] No Police Department uses Koochiching County Sheriff or surrounding police departments

Flu shots available October - March for individuals ages 6 and older, and shingles shots available year-round. Offers the following services:- Medication management services- MedSafe drug drop boxes to dispose unused or expired medicines - Prescription delivery

Program is designed to support adoption as a life-long experience. Services include:- Counseling, educational workshops, support groups, homeland tours, and public education for those involved in adoption- Domestic intermediary services for birth parents and adopted persons doing search/outreach- Help in obtaining genetic background histories for adopted persons seeking medical information- International intermediary services for adoptive families and adopted persons doing search/outreach- Post-adoption therapy for attachment problems

Provides affordable and no-cost vehicle repairs to eligible families and individuals, ensuring they have safe, working transportation

Walnut Grove Elementary School: 601 Washington Street, PO Box 278, Walnut Grove, MN 56180Westbrook High School: 344 8th Street, PO Box 129, Westbrook, MN 56183