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Social Service is divided into three divisions:
Human Services, Income Maintenance and Child Support.
Human Services assists county residents in the following areas:
• Child Protection matters such as intervention, prevention and resolution of child abuse and neglect
• Mental Health services such as intervention, maintenance and support of mentally ill persons
• Chemical Dependency services which include assessments, recommendations for services and support for chemically dependant persons.
• Developmentally Disabled services like assisting with maintenance and support and living arrangements
• Day Care licensing and supervision
• Foster Care licensing and supervision
• Child Care Assistance Program
• Adoption Services
• Alternative Care which includes prevention of nursing home placements by in-home service to the elderly
Income Maintenance includes Financial Assistance for families or adults who are unable to work; Emergency Assistance and Diversionary Assistance; Medical Programs and Food Benefits.
Child Support Enforcement works with parents to establish and enforce support orders. Together, they help families become and remain self-sufficient through improved child support collections. Minnesota's child support program helps children receive the financial, medical and child care support they deserve.
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