Adult, Child, and Family Services

Adult Services

• Conducts investigations of adult abuse and neglect
• Completes nursing home pre-admission screenings and planning for in-home services.

Chemical Dependency Services

• Assesses individuals with problems due to alcohol or drug use/abuse and recommends treatment options.
• Provides education regarding the affects of alcohol and drugs.
• Provides funding for treatment.

Child Support Enforcement

• Locate absent parents
• Establish paternity
• Obtain and enforce support orders

Children and Family Services

• Provides services to families and children to enhance family functioning and preserve family units.
• Assesses allegations of child neglect and abuse.
  

Child Care Services

• Assists families in need of funding for child care.
  

Developmental Disabilities Services

• Provides services to persons with developmental disabilities to help them achieve independence, productivity, and community integration.
  

Financial Assistance Services

• Determines individual/family eligibility for: Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), Emergency Assistance, Food Stamps, General Assistance, Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA), General Assistance Medical Care (GAMC), Medical Assistance (MA), and Minnesota Care.
• For additional information, check the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
  

Fraud Enforcement

• Investigates allegations of intentional withholding, concealing, or misrepresenting information that affects financial grant eligibility or amount of payment.
  

Licensing Services

• Conducts licensing studies for day care, foster care, and adult foster care.
  

Mental Health Services

• Provides services to children with severe emotional disturbance.
• Assists individuals with serious and persistent mental illness.
• Provides funding for outpatient counseling, allowing individuals their choice of private therapist.