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Provides legal services including:- Creditor problems and harassment by bill collectors- Contract-for-Deed issues- Custody and visitation issues- Divorce- Evictions- Family issues- Fuel assistance- Garnishment- Housing code violations- Landlord-tenant issues including leases, evictions, denials of subsidized housing, fair housing, repair issues, etc.- Mortgage foreclosures- Representation for General Assistance, MFIP, Food Benefits, and Medical Assistance- Unemployment compensation- Utilities- Supplemental Security IncomeLegal Clinics: Virtual advice regarding Bankruptcy, Family Law, and Social Security is availableHome visits may be possibleLegal Aid does not handle adoption, paternity, or wills, but special circumstance cases are consideredAssistance may involve representation, advice, or referral. The demand for services is high and Legal Aid is unable to handle all requests for assistance. There are established case priorities and, in some instances, waiting lists have become necessary to allocate services. Advice appointments may occur in person, on the phone, electronically, at clinics, or outreach.

Provides legal services including:- Creditor problems and harassment by bill collectors- Contract-for-Deed issues- Custody and visitation issues- Divorce- Evictions- Family issues- Fuel assistance- Garnishment- Housing code violations- Landlord-tenant issues including leases, evictions, denials of subsidized housing, fair housing, repair issues, etc.- Mortgage foreclosures- Representation for General Assistance, MFIP, Food Benefits, and Medical Assistance- Unemployment compensation- Utilities- Supplemental Security IncomeLegal Clinics: Virtual advice regarding Bankruptcy, Family Law, and Social Security is availableHome visits may be possibleLegal Aid does not handle adoption, paternity, or wills, but special circumstance cases are consideredAssistance may involve representation, advice, or referral. The demand for services is high and Legal Aid is unable to handle all requests for assistance. There are established case priorities and, in some instances, waiting lists have become necessary to allocate services. Advice appointments may occur in person, on the phone, electronically, at clinics, or outreach.

Primary services include coordinated entry access point for individuals who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Case management is offered to prevent future issues with homelessness. Financial assistance may be available, but it is NOT provided in all situations. Requirements vary by programs and funding.Potential assistance consists of:- Funding for housing and utility costs/deposits- Funding for transportation costs via vehicle repair or public transit- Clothing and food assistance as well as other basic needs- Housing stability case managementPrograms may include:- Assistance for homeless ex-offenders. Housing placement and rent and deposit funds may be available- Limited fund for short term hotel stays in tandem with case management services?- Long-term homelessness supportive services, also known as coordinated entry, are provided for those who qualify to help with housing search and placement for families and unaccompanied youth- Transitional housing services for homeless youth ages 16 - 22, as well as some financial assistance for rent??NOTE: Funding comes from a variety of sources, including the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP and others.

Provides one-on-one assistance to help individuals navigate their finances, improve their financial goals, and navigate the financial systems. Services include:- Create and improve credit- Financial coaching by appointment- Financial management skills- Help navigate financial processes and applications- Home Stretch Homebuyer Workshop: An 8-hour workshop that educates and informs future homeowners to help them understand the homebuying process. The training includes information about the process of buying a home and access to down payment programs.- Gain access to supplemental resources such as the Lending Circles (Tandas) program. The Lending Circles program provides a secured loan, without cost or interest, to establish or build credit and improve the way individuals manage money.- Small business support for entrepreneurs or those interested in becoming business owners. Offers support to business owners by evaluating and organizing their finances.- Tax preparation for people with low or medium income during the tax season

Free, confidential service for homeowners who are behind or concerned about being behind on their mortgage payment. A foreclosure specialist will work with the homeowner to try to prevent foreclosure. Foreclosure counselors:- Connect clients to programs and resources to help avoid foreclosure- Help work with lenders to find a solution- Review a client's complete financial situation

Provides legal services including:- Creditor problems and harassment by bill collectors- Contract-for-Deed issues- Custody and visitation issues- Divorce- Evictions- Family issues- Fuel assistance- Garnishment- Housing code violations- Landlord-tenant issues including leases, evictions, denials of subsidized housing, fair housing, repair issues, etc.- Mortgage foreclosures- Representation for General Assistance, MFIP, Food Benefits, and Medical Assistance- Unemployment compensation- Utilities- Supplemental Security IncomeLegal Clinics: Virtual advice regarding Bankruptcy, Family Law, and Social Security is availableHome visits may be possibleLegal Aid does not handle adoption, paternity, or wills, but special circumstance cases are consideredAssistance may involve representation, advice, or referral. The demand for services is high and Legal Aid is unable to handle all requests for assistance. There are established case priorities and, in some instances, waiting lists have become necessary to allocate services. Advice appointments may occur in person, on the phone, electronically, at clinics, or outreach.

Individuals meet with a lawyer for a 30 minute consultation about bankruptcy, debt collection, garnishment, mortgages, foreclosures, conciliation court, and other consumer problemsClinics located at:- Galaxie Law Library 14955 Galaxie Avenue Apple Valley, MN 55124- Dakota County Judicial Center Law Library 1560 Highway 55 Hastings, MN 55033

Provides counseling with referrals to additional resources if necessary. Homeowners work 1:1 with homeownership specialists to assess their situation and determine possible solutions.

Foreclosure counseling is available statewide for all homeowners who are struggling to make their mortgage payments. NeDA is a HUD Certified Counseling Agency.

Primary services include coordinated entry access point for individuals who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Case management is offered to prevent future issues with homelessness. Financial assistance may be available, but it is NOT provided in all situations. Requirements vary by programs and funding.Potential assistance consists of:- Funding for housing and utility costs/deposits- Funding for transportation costs via vehicle repair or public transit- Clothing and food assistance as well as other basic needs- Housing stability case managementPrograms may include:- Assistance for homeless ex-offenders. Housing placement and rent and deposit funds may be available- Limited fund for short term hotel stays in tandem with case management services?- Long-term homelessness supportive services, also known as coordinated entry, are provided for those who qualify to help with housing search and placement for families and unaccompanied youth- Transitional housing services for homeless youth ages 16 - 22, as well as some financial assistance for rent??NOTE: Funding comes from a variety of sources, including the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP and others.

Assists individuals and families to sort through credit and debt problems to find workable solutions, includes:- Budget counseling- Community education programs- Debt management program- Housing counseling- Foreclosure prevention- Homebuyer counseling- Pre-filing bankruptcy counseling- Reverse mortgage counseling

Provides legal services including:- Creditor problems and harassment by bill collectors- Contract-for-Deed issues- Custody and visitation issues- Divorce- Evictions- Family issues- Fuel assistance- Garnishment- Housing code violations- Landlord-tenant issues including leases, evictions, denials of subsidized housing, fair housing, repair issues, etc.- Mortgage foreclosures- Representation for General Assistance, MFIP, Food Benefits, and Medical Assistance- Unemployment compensation- Utilities- Supplemental Security IncomeLegal Clinics: Virtual advice regarding Bankruptcy, Family Law, and Social Security is availableHome visits may be possibleLegal Aid does not handle adoption, paternity, or wills, but special circumstance cases are consideredAssistance may involve representation, advice, or referral. The demand for services is high and Legal Aid is unable to handle all requests for assistance. There are established case priorities and, in some instances, waiting lists have become necessary to allocate services. Advice appointments may occur in person, on the phone, electronically, at clinics, or outreach.

A counseling program to help homeowners address the problems they are having with making monthly mortgage payments. Services may include:- Advocacy with lenders and/or mortgage company- Counseling, screening, assessments, and/or referrals for advice- Financial counseling- Identification of options for preventing foreclosure

Provides the following financial wellness services: - Bankruptcy Counseling and Certification- Debt Counseling and Debt Consolidation- First-Time Homebuyer Housing Counseling- Home Equity Loan Housing Counseling- Mortgage Default and Delinquency Housing Counseling- Reverse Mortgage Housing Counseling- Student Loan Counseling

Provides legal services including:- Creditor problems and harassment by bill collectors- Contract-for-Deed issues- Custody and visitation issues- Divorce- Evictions- Family issues- Fuel assistance- Garnishment- Housing code violations- Landlord-tenant issues including leases, evictions, denials of subsidized housing, fair housing, repair issues, etc.- Mortgage foreclosures- Representation for General Assistance, MFIP, Food Benefits, and Medical Assistance- Unemployment compensation- Utilities- Supplemental Security IncomeLegal Clinics: Virtual advice regarding Bankruptcy, Family Law, and Social Security is availableHome visits may be possibleLegal Aid does not handle adoption, paternity, or wills, but special circumstance cases are consideredAssistance may involve representation, advice, or referral. The demand for services is high and Legal Aid is unable to handle all requests for assistance. There are established case priorities and, in some instances, waiting lists have become necessary to allocate services. Advice appointments may occur in person, on the phone, electronically, at clinics, or outreach.

Offers foreclosure prevention services, including: - Counsels people with post-purchase issues that are not yet in default- Helps individuals address the causes of mortgage payment default and develop a spending plan to stabilize and successfully manage their household finances- Helps individuals understand the foreclosure process and assists in exploring loss mitigation options

Resource center providing information and resources, including:- A number of various loss mitigation programs and informational resources to assist FHA-insured homeowners facing financial hardship and whose mortgage is either in default or at risk of default.- Answers consumer questions about buying a home, qualifying for a mortgage, down payment assistance, buying HUD homes, refinancing, lien releases, obtaining a HUD-1 settlement statement, request for payoff amounts, or other issues associated with an FHA-insured mortgage- HUD handbooks, forms, and publications

Provides one-on-one assistance to help individuals navigate their finances, improve their financial goals, and navigate the financial systems. Services include:- Create and improve credit- Financial coaching by appointment- Financial management skills- Help navigate financial processes and applications- Home Stretch Homebuyer Workshop: An 8-hour workshop that educates and informs future homeowners to help them understand the homebuying process. The training includes information about the process of buying a home and access to down payment programs.- Gain access to supplemental resources such as the Lending Circles (Tandas) program. The Lending Circles program provides a secured loan, without cost or interest, to establish or build credit and improve the way individuals manage money.- Small business support for entrepreneurs or those interested in becoming business owners. Offers support to business owners by evaluating and organizing their finances.- Tax preparation for people with low or medium income during the tax season

Financial counseling program components:- Debt Management Plan for debt consolidation and restructuring- Debt repayment strategies and options- Budgeting and cash flow assessment- Credit report reviews- Reverse mortgage counseling and certificate- HUD approved mortgage delinquency and foreclosure prevention counselingGuidance on addressing and resolving financial issues:- Credit card delinquency- Credit reporting- Garnishments- Collection accounts and judgments- Defaulted student loans- Money and Credit Management Workshops available to employer and community groups

Provides legal services including:- Creditor problems and harassment by bill collectors- Contract-for-Deed issues- Custody and visitation issues- Divorce- Evictions- Family issues- Fuel assistance- Garnishment- Housing code violations- Landlord-tenant issues including leases, evictions, denials of subsidized housing, fair housing, repair issues, etc.- Mortgage foreclosures- Representation for General Assistance, MFIP, Food Benefits, and Medical Assistance- Unemployment compensation- Utilities- Supplemental Security IncomeLegal Clinics: Virtual advice regarding Bankruptcy, Family Law, and Social Security is availableHome visits may be possibleLegal Aid does not handle adoption, paternity, or wills, but special circumstance cases are consideredAssistance may involve representation, advice, or referral. The demand for services is high and Legal Aid is unable to handle all requests for assistance. There are established case priorities and, in some instances, waiting lists have become necessary to allocate services. Advice appointments may occur in person, on the phone, electronically, at clinics, or outreach.