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Provides advice over the phone on juvenile court issues, including: - Child safety cases - CHIPS (Child in Need of Protection or Services) petition - Terminations of parental rights Note: Does not provide representation in juvenile court

- Criminal and delinquency prosecution - Child protection/CHIPS cases - Vulnerable adult protection - Child support and paternity - Legal representation of county boards and county agencies - Commitments - Guardianships - Conservatorships - Welfare fraud prosecution

- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Applications: Provides assistance with applications for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) a county-run, state-supervised Federal program that helps Minnesotans with low incomes get the food they need for sound nutrition and well-balanced meals. The program issues electronic food support benefits that can help stretch your household food budget. - Information and Referral: Offers information on resources of local food shelves - Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS) Applications: The program is designed to provide healthy and nutritious food products each month at no cost to eligible individuals over the age of 60. Helps eligible individuals apply for the program. - Second Harvest Heartland: Provides a free food distribution program to those in need - Prairie Five Meals Program: Offers congregate dining, home delivered, and frozen meals serving 34 communities in the area. Frozen meals are available for weekend, holiday, emergency and rural delivery. The program promotes health and independent living in the senior population through improved nutrition and reduction of social isolation.

Deals only with civil law issues, does not cover criminal law: - Attorneys will only advise on wills and do not draw them up - High priority for seniors with "consumer questions" since so many seniors are victims of consumer fraud Topics include: - Housing - Medical assistance - Powers of attorney - Healthcare directives - Harassing creditor phone calls - Garnishments - Long-term care - Income and benefits issues

Provides information on available resources and how to access the following: - Advocacy - Assistance accessing resources and programs, including care coordination for UCare seniors and UCare Connect Special Needs Basic Care (CSNBC) - Information about area resources for seniors, including financial assistance programs, Medicare program education, and Personal Care Assistant (PCA) - Provide online support group information and resources for individuals living with Alzheimer's or other dementias and caregivers

Provides financial resources to individuals and families who face barriers with stable housing, including: - Connection to behavioral health, dental, and medical care ?- Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP application assistance only for eligible individuals and families in Hennepin County seeking rent assistance. Does not provide direct financial assistance. Hennepin County is responsible for determining eligibility and distributing rent assistance funds. ?- Financial wellness classes ?- Referrals to other NorthPoint programs ?- Renters' rights education To access financial resources for rent or mortgage assistance, participants must complete 2 financial wellness classes.

Provides legal representation in family law matters including child support and enforcement, custody, and divorce cases

Offers a college access program targeting low-income, first generation college adults ages 19 and over. Will assist youth 12 - 18 by request. Assists persons with academic and career counseling including: - Academic and career assessment testing - Academic and career counseling and referral - Referral for dropouts wishing to complete GED - Information about post-secondary educational programs - Information and assistance in applying for financial aid for post secondary education and help filling out FAFSA online - Referral to community agencies and services - Workshops on topics such as college survival skills, financial assistance for post secondary education, career decision making, etc.

One-stop service center for victims and survivors of domestic violence that is staffed by a collaborative of 18 agencies that provide legal advocacy services at court. Available services may include: - Crisis intervention and personal advocacy - Legal advocacy - Legal consultation and representation - Law enforcement investigation and prosecution of offenders - Order for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders writing/filing for victims - Referral to shelter, permanent and transitional housing, employment, personal counseling, safe child visitation services, and other community partners - Supervised play for children while the parent/guardian is accessing services After hours or on the weekends, individuals should call the Saint Paul Domestic Abuse Intervention Project. See separate listing.

Provides outreach to older adults who are refugees, immigrants, or other literacy-challenged adults. Services offered: - Advocacy and escort - Form assistance - Improve reading and writing skills for English literacy - Phone contact assistance - Service coordination and connection to essential resources for successful independent living - Translation services

Delivers free and low-cost legal services designed to ensure fair treatment in the justice system, including: - Community outreach and education: Workshops and resources to inform individuals, refugees, immigrants, and other underserved populations about their rights and navigating the legal system - Comprehensive criminal defense: Legal representation for individuals charged with misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, or felonies in Ramsey, Dakota, and Washington Counties - Expungement services: Assistance for eligible clients to seal or erase past arrests or convictions, improving access to employment, housing, and other opportunities - Legal advice and consultation: Free or reduced-cost guidance for individuals with limited income who have legal questions - Treatment-court representation: Legal support in mental health, substance-use, DWI, and related court cases

Assists with divorce, custody matters, protection orders, and Indian Child Welfare Act cases. Family legal services work on preserving stability for children and protecting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.

Assists with divorce, custody matters, protection orders, and Indian Child Welfare Act cases. Family legal services work on preserving stability for children and protecting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.

MNsure Navigators work as a neutral third party to help clients navigate the application process and understand the options available. Navigators can help with renewal paperwork and reporting changes. Including, but not limited to, income changes, household size, address change, and loss of employer-sponsored coverage.

The federal agency of the United States providing lawful immigration, naturalization, and citizenship. Adoption: - Offers information and forms about intercountry adoption, determines the suitability and eligibility for prospective adoptive parents, and eligibility of the child immigrating to the United States E-Verify Contact Center: - A contact center available to assist individuals with using E-Verify, password resets, assistance with cases, and technical support. The contact center can help answer questions about E-Verify policies and procedures, Form I-9, and employment eligibility. Family Petition for a Green Card, visa, or Refugee/Asylee status: - Information about the application process for family Green Card holders to immigrate to the United States as permanent residents. More information can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-of-green-card-holders-permanent-residents. - Information about United States citizens who wish to petition certain family members to receive a Green Card, a fiancé visa, or a K-3 or K-4 based on the relationship ties. More information can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-of-us-citizens. - Information about the application process to petition for certain family members to obtain derivative Refugee or Asylee status. More information can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-of-refugees-and-asylees. Humanitarian Programs and Information: - Lists information for Afghan nationals, employment resources for parolees in the United States, signification public benefits parole for Aliens outside of the United States, temporary protected statuses of certain countries, victims of human trafficking/other crimes, victims of female genital mutilation or cutting, and forced marriages. - Offers information and forms on how to self-petition for a Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA) form, T, or U filings. Forms and guidance on how to apply can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/abused-spouses-children-and-parents. - Offers information, guidance, eligibility, and forms about consideration for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and renewals for DACA. DACA applies to children who came to the United States with their parents who were noncitizens, who meet several guidelines, can request a consideration of deferred action for a period of 2 years, subject to renewal, and eligible to request work authorization. The deferred action is an exercise to defer removal action against an individual for a certain period of time. - Provides protection and information to individuals unable to reside in their home countries, individuals who must enter the United States under urgent circumstances, victims of certain crimes, including but not limited to human trafficking, domestic violence, abandonment, neglect, or abuse. Naturalization, Permanent Residency, Visas, and Other Forms: - Access to forms on applying for naturalization, permanent residency, employment verification, replacement of a resident card, family-based forms, employment-based forms, and humanitarian forms - Lists information about the USCIS Policy Manual which is the agency's centralized online repository for the USCIS's immigration policies. More information in the policy manual can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual. - Offers information for temporary workers, permanent workers, and student visas - Provides information for those interested in visiting the United States, how to get a visitor visa, and how to change a nonimmigrant status

Provide assistance and support to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through county, state, and federal programs. Benefits include: - Death and burial benefits - Dental and optical vouchers for both qualified veterans and their spouses - Discharge review - Education and training - GI Bill education training - GI life insurance - Home loan guaranteed by the USDVA - Outpatient medical care - Medical assistance in veterans hospitals and grants for non-veteran hospitals - Non-service related disability pension - Service related disability compensation - Survivors and dependents education - Transportation to and from the Minneapolis VA Hospital (non-emergency only) if no other transportation is available - Vocational rehabilitation for the disabled

Gathers information and provides referral services to individuals who feel they have experienced discrimination within the City of Virginia to promote a community standard of equal opportunity and freedom from discrimination.

- Medical Assistance Bus Tickets - Notary Publics - Child Support Payments - Social Welfare Fund - Collections - Parental Fees - Detox Fees - EBT questions and card replacements - Waivered Service Payments - Adult Foster Care Payments - Child Foster Care Payments - Social Service Payments - Child Care Payments

Visit website to search for a list of notary services across Minnesota: https://notary.sos.mn.gov/search/searchfornotary Notary services may also be available at the following locations; however, it is recommended to call the specific businesses beforehand to confirm services offered: - Banks: May notarize customers' documents for free. If there is a charge, it is usually very minimal, such as $1 - Businesses: May have a notary and will notarize employees' documents for free - County Government Centers: May have a notary on staff. Some are free, and others charge a minimal cost - Local City Hall or City Manager: May have a notary on staff and will notarize documents for free - School District Offices: May have a notary on staff who will notarize school-related documents for free - UPS stores: May have a notary but charge a fee

Provides advice and representation on education-related problems, with a focus on: - Bullying and harassment in schools - Education of English language learners - Education of students experiencing homelessness - Racial discrimination and bias in schools - School expulsions and some suspensions - Special education services for students with disabilities

Provides assistance and guidance to veterans, their survivors, and dependents for benefits provided by the state of Minnesota and the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. These benefits include: - Burial Benefits - Disability Compensation - Educational Benefits - Health Care Enrollment - Home Loan Guarantees - Non-Service Connected Pension - Obtaining DD-214 (Discharge Papers) - State Subsistence / Dental / Optical / Special Needs - State Veterans Cemetery - State Veterans Homes - Widows Pension/Dependency Indemnity Compensation

The Child Support Division assists with: - Adjusting court orders based on the cost-of-living index - Collecting and processing payments - Establishing parentage - Establishing and enforcing court orders for child support, medical support, and child care support - Locating parents - Reviewing and modifying court orders for support - Works with other states to enforce support when one parent does not live in Minnesota Minnesota Child Support Online https://www.childsupport.dhs.state.mn.us/Welcome.request : 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.

Works closely with County Veterans Service Officers, Veterans Affairs, individuals, and their families to ensure that veterans receive the benefits and services to which they are entitled Can also assist with the following: ???- Assistance with accessing Social Security benefits, insurance programs, etc. - Housing search - Independent living skills training - Individual Advocacy - Information and referral - Legislative and systems advocacy - Nursing home relocation services - Pre-employment services - Ramp projects and accessibility services

Assists agricultural workers with employment-related legal issues and improves the working and living conditions of agricultural workers. Cases that are generally accepted: - Employer-provided housing concerns - Employment discrimination and retaliation - H-2A contract violations - Labor trafficking - Limited public benefits assistance - Problems during the recruitment process - Wage theft - Workplace health and safety violations

Administers the many functions of the attorney's office, which include: - Adult protection and adult commitment proceedings - Child protection matters, including child support collection and delinquency proceedings - Legal representation for the County Board and all departments - Prosecution of felony/gross misdemeanors in the county - Provides services to victims and witnesses in criminal actions?. Represents the county and state, not individual citizens