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Provides the licensing for child care, which typically takes three to six months to complete. Services include:- Child care provider information- Information about licensing requirements and standards- Inspections and investigations on certifications- Orientation, licensing, and re-licensing of child care certification

The Child Care Assistance program helps families pay for child care so parents can work, look for a job or attend school. Parents must meet specific criteria with each activity for child care to be approved. Parents must comply with child support enforcement for all children in the family. Family income must meet income entry limits at application to qualify for the program. Parents pay a portion of the cost based on income and family size. The program is available for children younger than 13 and for special needs children younger than 15. Child care programs that help pay child care costs:- MFIP and Diversionary Work Program (DWP) Child Care is for families who receive MFIP or DWP benefits. Parents work with Employment Counselors to develop a plan for child care while they work, look for work or attend school. Contact your Employment Counselor for child care.- Transition Year Child Care is for families who received MFIP or DWP for at least 3 of the last 6 months. Program is available for up to 12 months from MFIP or DWP closing so parents can work or look for work. School and training programs are not approved activities for this program.- Basic Sliding Fee Child Care (BSF) is for families who need help paying child care costs while parents work, look for work or attend school. Funds are limited for this program so there may be a waiting list.

55+ Driver Discount Program courses are sanctioned by the State Department of Public Safety and will help people save 10% on auto insurance premiums. All driver improvement courses must be refreshed every three years in order to maintain this discount. ?Offers courses through multiple options to fit customers' needs, including self-paced, virtual meetings, and classroom training.- Certified driving instructors trained by the MN Highway Safety & Research Center?- Eight hours of classroom instruction on driver safety, including steering and braking techniques for a first-time person. Completion of a four-hour refresher every three years after this initial course to maintain the insurance discount.

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.

Self-paced online financial education training covering the following topics: - Borrowing Basics- Building Your Financial Future- Buying a Home- Credit Reports and Scores- Disasters - Financial Preparation and Recovery- Making Housing Decisions- Managing Debt- Protecting Your Identity and Other Assets- Using Credit Cards- You Can Bank on It- Your Income and Expenses- Your Money Values and Influences- Your Savings- Your Spending and Saving Plan

An access point providing coordinated entry assessments to single adults and families with children who are low-income, homeless, and meet eligibility requirements by county area

Processes court cases filed in Polk County and offers other legal services, including:- Civil court- Court records - Criminal state trial court- Family court- Jury selection- Juvenile court- Landlord/tenant information- Law Library- Notary Public- Order for protection forms- Probate court- Traffic court

Provides individual music lessons for adults age 55 and over. - A variety of offerings that are individualized and taught by teachers experienced in working with older adults. Choose from a wide variety of instruments. - Group offerings: Music classes and ensembles where students learn together and socialize with peers who have similar goals and musical experience. Classes are taught by teachers experienced in working with older adults. Beginners trying music for the first time or experienced musicians welcome.

Community Support Programs (CSPs) provide an array of easy-to-access services that promote recovery and wellness. Offers a monthly calendar of events, classes, and activities that members can participate in as they choose. Programming focus areas offers unique activities, virtual, as well as in-person drop-in opportunities for community building and connecting to resources. Membership is free, and members (and those interested in becoming members) will find:- Connection to community resources- Drop-in community activities- Educational speakers and groups- Employment preparation and support- Health and wellness activities and education- Recovery and mental health support- Social and recreational activities such as site-based activities or Avivo Artworks- Technology support

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. 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- Play and learn activities for children- Special events for the entire family- Programs for non-English language learners- School readiness program for children ages 3 1/2 - 4- Single parent program- Workshops on specific topics

Provides a supplemental food program that helps families eat well and stay healthy by providing nutrition education, one-on-one counseling about nutrition, vouchers to buy healthy foods, support and help with breastfeeding, and referrals to health care, immunizations, and other programs.

Provides legal resources including:- Law Library: current text and legal periodicals accessible to the public- Legal Clinics: Individuals can get legal advice concerning their case if an attorney does not represent them. Clinic sessions are a one-time event to assist those who are representing themselves in the courts. Legal clinics are remote.- Criminal Expungement- Family (Divorce; legal separation; custody; maintenance; annulment; and child support)- Financial (Debtor/creditor or pre-bankruptcy counseling; real estate/mortgage foreclosure; answer to a debt-related lawsuit against the individual; and, garnish/asset levy (debtor side only))?

Head Start is a preschool program that creates successful learners at no cost for families who qualify. It provides the best possible opportunities for children in preparation for Kindergarten. Programs work with families to make connections in the communities they live, support needs and set goals.Families at or below the Federal Income Guidelines are given priority, but all families are encouraged to apply. Information regarding Federal Income Guidelines can be on the websiteWe also offer:Quality early childhood education both in and out of the home.Assistance for families in keeping children up to date with health, dental and nutrition needs.Educational opportunities for families.Referrals and support services for families.Support & services for children with special needs.Mental Health support services for children, families & staff.Parent leadership & volunteer opportunities.Home Based: Prenatal to 3 years of ageProgram includes weekly home visits and Play and Learn (PALs) opportunities twice monthly, year round.Available in: Beltrami CountyCenter Based: Young Parent Program: Infants & Toddlers, 6 weeks to 36 months of ageProgram includes four full days per week of classroom experience September through May. Parents have two hours of classroom experience weekly. This program targets first-time, young parents offering assistance for them to be successful in completing educational goals and be engaged in the development of their child.Available in: BemidjiCenter Based: 16 months to 3 years of ageProgram includes four full days per week of classroom experience with year-round classes.Available in: Blackduck & BemidjiCenter Based: 3 years to 5 years of ageProgram includes four full days of classroom experience per week from September through May.Available in:BlackduckBemidjiWalkerPine River

Private and semi-private rooms designed to provide stability to focus on mental health, sobriety, and establish employment. Lodging includes: - Household goods: Bedding, bath towel, pillow, personal hygiene items- On-site laundry- Three meals served daily, bag lunches available- Secure property including overnight security?- Therapeutic garden and outdoor area

WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) is a supplemental nutrition program that provides:- Nutrition and breastfeeding education - Healthy food options- Health information and referralsFor pregnant women, WIC supports healthier pregnancies and babies. Families receive guidance on nutrition, healthy eating, and lifestyles to help children reach their full physical and mental potential.

Provides adult mental health targeted case management to assist individual's needs, develop person goals, and access needed services. As part of case management, supportive services may include:- Addressing medical and physical health- Advocacy- Financial management- Housing issues- Maintaining social relationships- Mental health management education- Mental health services- Transportation access- Vocational habilitation

Offers 12 parks with many public water accesses for boating and fishing to lakes within the county and the Minnesota River, including nearly 15 miles of trails for walking, hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and cross country ski. 2 public campgrounds run by the county.Locations:Bradshaw Woods Park, W Derrynane Street, Le Center, MN 56057Clear Lake Park, 35194 Clear Lake Lane, Le Center, MN 56057Geldner Saw Mill & Park, 46542 Beaver Dam Road, Cleveland, MN 56017Gorman Lake Park & Access, 19634 Gorman Lake Park Lane, Kilkenny, MN 56052Henderson Station River Access & Park, 29030 River Street, Le Sueur, MN 56058Lake Emily Park, 33016 Lake Emily Road, St. Peter, MN 56082Lake Jefferson Fishing Pier, 28211 470th Street, Madison Lake, MN 56063Lake Volney Park, 18608 Beach Lane, Le Center, MN 56057Lake Washington Regional Park & Campground, 47102 Washington Park Road, Kasota , MN 56060Ney Nature Center, 28238 Nature Center Lane, Henderson, MN 56044Ray's Lake Park, 1395 1st Street N, Elysian, MN 56028Richter Woods Park, 35674 173rd Avenue, Montgomery, MN 56059

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 Native American Community Clinic location.

Designs and implements customized classes such as:- Art, computers, and online learning- Cooking- Fitness and recreation, health and wellness- Hobbies and special interests, home and garden- Money and business, music and dance- Travel and trips, world languages, and culture

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 with individuals who suspect abuse?- Consultation with the family to determine the nature of the problem?- 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 reunification?NOTE: 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 the criteria for assignment for a child protection investigation.

Provides an information line for parenting information and education. Services include:- Parenting warmline in both English and Spanish languages- Parenting materials and resources for parents- Parent2Parent peer support group program that matches parents with other parents through the parenting warmline

Offers temporary short-term support for individuals recovering from a hospital stay, surgery, or serious illness. Short-term care includes:- Short-term rehabilitation such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy- Skilled nursing care with staff on-site- Transitional care designed to promote healing and help individuals return home

Provides help to at-risk families to avoid future incidents of child maltreatment and to enhance child and family well-being, including:- Comprehensive assessments, early intervention, outreach, and supportive and therapeutic services- Connect families with county and community-based services- Limited financial assistance for families to meet basic needs

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