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Provides a free hot meal for the church and wider community of Forest Lake during the academic school year. No meals are served during the summer.

The Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) Program (formerly known as Section 8), is designed to assist very low-income families, the elderly, and people with disabilities. This program, following HUD rules and regulations, empowers eligible participants to secure quality, safe, and sanitary housing within the private market.Program participants choose a rental unit from the private rental market and the property owner must be willing to accept voucher-assisted tenants. All assisted rental units must pass an annual inspection based on federally established Housing Quality Standards.

Provides urgent care services for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries and is not intended for routine or chronic medical care. Services are provided same day for a range of minor illnesses and injuries including: - Cardiology- Diabetes education- Dietitian consultations- Gastroenterology- Neurology- Oncology and cancer treatment- Urology

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 debt card. The card can only 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.

Public meeting rooms are available for community groups. Entrance or admission fees, and the marketing or selling of goods or services for profit, are prohibited. All meetings must be open to the public and may not be restricted to a particular group.

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.

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.

Residential care facility providing educational services and a variety of other services.Annandale ResidenceWork toward the goal of returning girls ages 12 to 18 to their homes or to other homesin the best interest of the adolescent.Village Ranch will help adolescents who are struggling with a range of mental health and behavior issues:- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)- Depression and Anxiety- Bipolar and Mood Disorders- Mild Chemical Dependency- Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct DisorderResidence is also offered to females needing Protective Services (CHIPS).Residential Care includes:- Chemical dependency outpatient treatment through a contracted agency- Cognitive Behavioral Groups- Evidence-Based Practices- Opportunity to complete court-ordered community service- On-site individual, group, and family therapy to address specific behaviors- On-site Sholund School for Girls- Peer accountability groups- Programming, which includes social skills and anger management- Religion education (optional)- Trauma-Informed Care- "Voices" CurriculumCokato Residence?Work toward the goal of returning boys age 12 - 18 years old to their homes and helping adolescents who are struggling with a range of mental health and behavior issues:- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)- Bipolar and mood disorders- Depression and anxiety- Mild chemical dependency- Oppositional defiant and conduct disorderResidence is also offered to children needing protective services (CHIPS).??Residential care includes:- On-site individual, group, and family therapy to address specific behaviors- Peer accountability groups- Programming that includes social skills and anger management- Opportunity to complete court-ordered community service- The option to attend a local school- Religion education (optional)- Chemical dependency counselingHutchinson Residence?Focus on building the independent living skills of teenage boys, ages 15 to 19, so they may successfully return to the community. These residents enter our program voluntarily, through a court order, or through the Child in Need of Protective Services (CHIPS) program. While in residence, they benefit from a multi-disciplinary team to give them support, structure, and therapy to limit the risk of detrimental behavior.? ?Residential care includes:- Individual, group, and family therapy- Life skills coaching, including money management, meals and nutrition, personal appearance and hygiene, health, housekeeping, education, job seeking, birth control, parenting, and more- A requirement to attend the local public school (for those who have not graduated from high school or do not have a GED)- The option to receive a post-secondary education (for those with a high school diploma or GED)- Ongoing employment skills and learningRochester ResidenceFocuses on building the independent living skills of teenage boys, age 15 to 19 years old, so they may successfully return to the community. Residents enter the program voluntarily, through court order, or through the Child in Need of Protective Services (CHIPS) program. While in residence, they benefit from a multi-disciplinary team to give them support, structure, and therapy to limit the risk of detrimental behavior.Residential care includes: - Individual, group, and family therapy- Life skills coaching, including money management, meals and nutrition, personal appearance and hygiene, health, housekeeping, education, job seeking, birth control, parenting, and more- Requirement to attend the local public school (for those who have not graduated from high school or do not have a GED)- The option to receive a post-secondary education (for those with a high school diploma or GED)- Ongoing employment skills and learning

Provides shelter for domestic violence survivors and their children. Pets are also welcome to the shelter. All basic needs including meals are provided.

Offers substance use assessments, individual substance use counseling, and group substance use counseling as well as treatment coordination (including referrals to in-patient substance use treatment programs and other outpatient treatment programs in the area, mental health services, and community resources).

Assistance paying child care costs for children up to age 12 and for children with special needs up to age 14. Child care costs may be paid for families while parents work, look for work, or attend school.Family size, family income, and participation in authorized activities are considerations in determining eligibility for and amount of assistance, along with available funding.

Provides a box of food for anyone in need. Donations come from Trader Joe's.

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 bought.The amount of benefits received is based on income, expenses, and number of people in the household.

Provides primary care and specialty medical services to patients.Services include:- Acute illnesses- Annual Physicals- Behavioral health- Chronic conditions- Health screenings: Early detection for cancer, diabetes, heart, and vascular health- Immunizations- Routine Screenings- Sports Physicals- Well-Child Visits

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) provides intensive services for people struggling with chronic disorders. ACT works to enhance wellbeing and reduce repetitive hospitalizations.

Provides nutritional education and supplemental foods to promote good health for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women and children ages from birth - 5. Services include:- Breastfeeding support- Food vouchers for specific nutritious food items and a list of grocery stores- Referral to other county and community resources

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 financial assistance provided depends on family size and type of emergency. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. - Helps families experiencing a financial crisis and may provide financial assistance for up to two months of rent, one month with a deposit, or utilities (electric, gas, and heating service payment assistance). Families must apply for Fuel Assistance during the heating season.- Applicant must have spent at least 30% of their available income on housing and utilities in the past 90 days- Applicant's name must be on the lease or utility bill- Financial assistance is paid directly to the vendor?- Does not provide financial assistance for late fees

Processes court cases filed in Goodhue County and offers other legal services including:- Civil Court- Conciliation Court (Small Claims Court)- Court records- Criminal state trial court- Family Court: cases involving families, divorce, domestic abuse actions, harassment, child custody, and paternity- Jury Duty- Juvenile Court: cases involving children under the age of 18- Law Library- Probate Court: provides probation for adults convicted of gross misdemeanor offenses and below and all juveniles placed on probation.

Provides establishment and enforcement of child support orders. Services include:- Collecting current and past-due support payments- Locating non-custodial parents- Establishing parentage- Establishing and enforcing child support orders for basic, medical, or child care support- Reviews and modifies court orders for supportChild Support Services does not provide parenting time, custody, legal advice, divorce counsel, or spousal maintenance establishmentMinnesota Child Support Online: an interactive website developed by the State of Minnesota to provide child support participants with information about their case(s).

Provides investigative and intervention services for child abuse, neglect, and/or abandonment. Services include:- Accepts 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- Dependency investigation- Explanation of reporting statutes and answer questions regarding agency practices- 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

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

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

Residential facility offering nursing care and personal care services for clients who cannot perform daily tasks for themselves because of an illness, disability, or physical condition and cannot travel for health services.Provides 24 hour comprehensive home care services by caregivers, licensed nursing assistants, nurses, and nurse practitioners which includes:- Assistance with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming- Assistance with light exercise- Grocery shopping and errands- Light housekeeping- Meal preparation and nutrition- Medication reminders- Referrals to outpatient therapy services- Safety and fall prevention- Toileting and incontinence care- Transportation to social and recreational activities

Program for County residents to receive an average of 40% savings on their prescriptions. Everyone is eligible for the card. There are no restrictions on age, income, or limits on how many times the card may be used.An individual and their family may use a card any time a medical prescription is not covered by insurance.?Visit the website to look up a participating pharmacy, get a price estimate for your prescription, or check drug interactions. Print the prescription discount card online for instant savings.?NOTE: A prescription discount card is NOT insurance. Rather, it is a simple way to save money on prescriptions not covered by insurance.