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Accepts and responds to and/or investigates reports of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment.Services may include:- Accepting reports of abuse- Assessment of the initial referral- Consultation to individuals who suspect abuse- Consultation with the family to determine the nature of the problem- Dependency investigation- Ongoing support services for children and their families- Temporary placement of children who are removed from the home- Works with the family toward unification or reunificationNOTE: In addition to taking reports, child protection screeners are available to explain the reporting statutes, answer questions regarding agency practices and discuss other resources and strategies when reports do not meet criteria for assignment for child protection investigation.

Provides general health and related information about specialized services to families of children with or at risk for chronic illnesses and disabilities. Assists in connecting children with special health needs and their families to resources.Information and Resources for Families: A listing of resources that may help families, providers, and others working with children with special health needs or disabilities. Listings can be found online.

Family SpiritHome-visiting intervention program to support young Native parents from pregnancy to 3 years postpartum. Parents gain knowledge and skills to achieve development for their preschool-age children across the domains of physical, cognitive, social-emotional, language-learning, and self-help. The Family Spirit Program consists of 63 lessons. Goals of the program:- Prepare for labor and delivery- Learn how your baby develops- Understand nutrition for you and your baby- Keep your baby safe- Strengthen family relationships- Access community resources- Achieve personal goals- Calm your baby- Help your baby be smart and happy- Use your cultural practices in parenting- Enjoy being a parentMaternal and Child HealthPrenatal Visits: Public Health Nurse will discuss normal body changes during pregnancy, nutritional needs during pregnancy, healthy choices during pregnancy, and referrals for other available services.Postpartum Visits: After delivery, a Public Health Nurse is available to discuss topics including normal body changes after pregnancy, breastfeeding support, family planning and birth control methods that are best for parent, information on infant development, weight, and measurement, parenting techniques, car seat safety, sleep safety, and referrals for other available services.Well-Child Services: Public Health Nurse is available to visit during regularly scheduled appointments. Topics covered during these visits including baby's height, weight, and development, feeding baby (breastfeeding, bottle feeding, starting solids), sleep habits, how to play with baby and activities that stimulate development, and referrals for other available services.Family Planning: Individual or group education sessions about family planning methods, good physical health before and during pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases.Breastfeeding Counseling: Public Health Nurses trained in lactation counseling offering education and support during the prenatal and postpartum period to help mothers get a good start on nursing. One-on-One Childbirth education and Family Spirit education.Parenting Education: Public Health staff will meet with parents to provide age-specific parenting education, explain developmental stages that children go through, and discuss alternative ways to discipline children.Women, Infants and Children (WIC)Provides benefits for pregnant women, infants, and children ages 1 - 4 years such as:- Breastfeeding education and support- Formula for infants for breastfeeding- Healthy foods- Nutrition education

Provides general information and licensing for persons interested in becoming foster care providers. Training and support for foster care providers on emergency, short-term, and long-term placement.

An early childhood and child development bookstore.Publishes and distributes curriculum, management, and business resources for early childhood professionals. Represents a broad range of topics designed to assist early childhood professionals in providing a stimulating, child-centered curriculum based on sound and accepted theory.

Mayor and City Council Members:- Member contact informationDepartments:- Administration: Oversees city departments, utility services, city budgets, official records, conducts public hearings, coordinates city elections, and projects- Animal Control: Provides impound services to dogs and cats who are in the streets. Phone (507)831-6134.- Building and Zoning: Responsible for oversight in new construction, renovations, structures, city ordinances, zoning, and permits. Phone: (507)832-8660.- Street Department: Performs all basic street maintenance, street sign maintenance, snow removal, and street cleaning servicesUtility Service: Manages connections for city water, electric, garbage, and billing for residents. Also, oversees the water, sewage, and wastewater for the city.

Provides physical, occupational, and speech therapies with a focus on functional needs and overall wellness.Occupational Therapy: deals with issues of range of motion and strength related to the upper extremities, activities of daily living, feeding, cognition, and pain related to the neck, upper back, arms, and wheelchair positioning.Physical Therapy: deals with issues of range of motion, strength, transfer training, balance, gaid, and pain issues related to lower extremities and back.Speech Therapy: deals with issues of communication, swallowing, language and higher cognitive function.

Residential assisted living facility with services such as:- Laundry and housekeeping - Medicine administration- Meals- Personal care- Transportation coordination- Social activities- Vital checks- Well checks

Direct Access allows an individual to go directly to a provider they choose to receive a comprehensive assessment and access care immediately. The county will assess individuals who need help paying for a chemical use assessment or treatment services through the Behavioral Health Fund. Services include:- Designated staff that provide chemical dependency assessments- Referral to local community service providers for chemical assessments or treatment services. Also, directs individuals to visit www.fasttrackermn.org for additional resources.

Provides outpatient therapy for children and adolescents to help them develop problem-solving skills and cope with stress and a variety of emotional and behavioral issues. Services include:- Continuum of care including day treatment programs, psychological testing, and individualized treatment- Dealing with issues such as homework, test anxiety, bullying, peer pressure, and life transitions- Discuss feelings about family issues- Full screenings and assessments

Manages rental housing units, which include market-rate rentals.Austin Courtyard Apartments and Chauncey Apartments:- 1-bedroom units, and one 2-bedroom unit - Handicap accessible units available- Rent includes heat, garbage, recycling, satellite TV service, sewer, underground parking, and water

Assists households with winterizing their homes. Projects may include insulating, weather-stripping, caulking, or repairing windows to reduce fuel costs, increase furnace efficiency and air infiltration, in addition to maintaining healthy air quality and carbon monoxide levels.

Provides care for anyone who has a mental, addictive, and emotional disorders. Psychiatry and Psychology department provides services including:- Addiction Treatment Center: Comprehensive car including assessment of alcohol or other substance use problem, mental health concerns, and medical status, treatment for addictions and mental health concerns- Inpatient psychiatric units: Acute care unit, medical and geriatric psychiatry unit, mood disorder unit, child, adolescent and family treatment unit, and adult transitions program- Mayo Clinic Depression Center: Offers comprehensive, evidence-based evaluation, and treatment- Pain Rehabilitation CenterThe department integrates with the medical and surgical teams, such as:- Bariatric surgery- Behavioral Neurology- Children's- Comprehensive Cancer Center- Endocrinology- Executive Health Program- Gastroenterology and Hepatology- General Internal Medicine- Neurology- Neurosurgery- Nicotine Dependence Center- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation- Primary Care- Sleep Medicine- Transgender and Intersex Specialty Care Clinic- Transplant Center- Women's Health

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.

Provides fire and rescue services including:- Emergency medical services- Fire suppression - Technical and water rescues

Minnesota's version of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).Helps families work their way out of poverty by providing temporary cash and food benefits to eligible families. While MFIP has a 60-month time limit, there are some limited exceptions and extensions.Participants are required to follow certain work rules. Failure to meet these requirements will result in MFIP grants being sanctioned or reduced.In addition:- A woman expecting a baby may receive assistance for herself during her pregnancy- Child support will be pursued in those situations where one or both parents are absent- Children who are being cared for by certain relatives may receive assistanceNOTE: MFIP recipients may be eligible for Child Care Assistance, Emergency Assistance, Medical Assistance, and/or Food Support.

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.

Job exploration counseling:- Career mentorship- Identification of career pathways of interest to students- In-demand industries and occupations- Informational interviews- Job shadowing- Non-traditional employment options- Skills verification- The labor market- Vocational interests- Workplace tours/field tripsWork Based Learning: Uses the workplace or real work to provide students with the knowledge and skills that will help them connect school experiences to real-life work activities and future career opportunities.- Career mentorship- Informational interviews- Job shadowing- Paid and non-paid work based learning internships- Paid and non-paid work experience- Practicum- Service learning- Student-led enterprises- Volunteering- Workplace tours/field trips- Youth apprenticeshipsCounseling on Postsecondary Education: Options may include -- Advising students and parents or representatives on academic curricula- Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)- Providing information about college application and admissions processes- Providing resources that may be used to support individual student success in education and training (i.e., disability support services)Workplace Readiness Training: Teaches skills such as -- Communication and interpersonal skills- Financial literacy, benefits planning- Job-seeking skills- Navigating transportation options- Understanding employer expectations for punctuality and performance, as well as other "soft" skills necessary for employment- Utilizing assistive technology effectivelySelf-advocacy: Provides instruction including -- Learning about personal rights and responsibilities- Learning how to request accommodations, or services and supports- Mentoring with educational staff such as principals, nurses, teachers, or office staff- Participating in youth leadership activities offered in educational or community settings- Peer mentoring from individuals with disabilities working in competitive integrated employment

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: ?HealthPartners Clinics Financial Assistance Program: Available to patients unable to pay for emergency and other medically necessary care. Contact about a bill, talk about the cost of care, billing collection issues, or the financial assistance program.

Offers educational programs such as:- Best Buy Teen Tech Center: A drop-in space for teens ages 14 - 18 to be creative and develop new skills. The center helps youth expand their interests and discover career paths through technology-based projects in programming, film-making, music production, graphic design, and much more.- Citizenship Classes: Prepare students to pass the United States Citizenship exam successfully. Classes are taught in English only. The class topics include the process of becoming a citizen, United States history and government, interview preparation and practice, study materials, and other resources.- English Language Classes (ESL): Classes open to anyone who would like to improve their English skills. Students learn how to read, write, speak, and understand the English language while also gaining essential life skills that will better prepare them to navigate life in the United States. Classes are offered online on Zoom.- GED Preparation Classes: Help students prepare to take the GED (High School Equivalent) exam. Classes cover all testing subjects, including math, social studies, science, and language arts (grammar and writing). Classes are offered in person, while Math courses are offered online on Zoom.- Youth in Action (YA!): A Latine-focused youth program for 9th - 12th grade students in the Twin Cities Area providing mentorship, leadership development, skill-building opportunities, college preparation, community service-learning projects, and innovative programs.

Mayor and City Council Members- Member contact information: https://www.springgrovemn.com/city-officials

Patients who need help paying their bill or prescriptions can call to discuss special circumstances or request a payment plan- Allina Partners Care Program: Provides assistance to patients who do not qualify for Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare, and whose annual incomes are at or below 275 percent of the federal poverty level- MedCredit Financial Services: Provides a financing option that enables patients to consolidate their health care expenses from any participating provider that offers MedCredit to patients- Prescription Assistance Program: For patients who have low income, are uninsured, or underinsured- Uninsured Discount Program: Provides a discount on medically necessary hospital charges for individuals who do not qualify for Medicaid or Allina Health Partners Care. Patients with insurance who receive medically necessary services that are not covered by their insurance may also be eligible.