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Adoption
Aides in securing permanent homes for children without parents.
Locates homes for children listed on the Minnesota State Adoption Register
Conducts adoptive home studies, placement and post placement services and relative adoption studies for the court
Minnesota Department of Human Services/Children's Services
Foster Care
Arrange and provide care for children who are in need of temporary of longer term foster care in a family setting. Families interested in being licensed to provide foster care should contact the agency
MNDHS Foster Care & Other Out of Home Placements
Day Care
Provide licensure for family day care providers to assure compliance with state and federal regulations
Elderly Services
Screen all applicants before nursing home admission
Offer alternatives to nursing home care if the services meet the needs of the individual to include Home Health Care (provided by Nobles/Rock Public Health Service or Luverne Community Hospital), Homemaker, Home Delivered Meals, Personal Care Attendants, etc.
Arrange appropriate referrals to all services listed above
MNDHS Aging & Adult Services
Rock County Senior Citizens (listing of local services)
Protection for Children & Vulnerable Adults
Serves as an entry point for reports of abuse and neglect of children and vulnerable adults.
Minnesota Department of Human Services/Children's Services
MNDHS Aging & Adult Services
Services for Persons with Chemical Dependency
In conjunction with Sanford Hospital, completes chemical dependency assessments and assists individuals to access chemical dependency services. Funds are available to qualified individuals for chemical dependency services.
Local AA Meetings:
Wednesdays, Saturdays @ Rock County Community Library--8:00PM
Services for Person with Developmental Disabilities
A developmental disabilities social worker is available to help adults and children with disabilities access services including assessment, day treatment and habilitation, residential living and home and community based services
MNDHS Continuing Care
Services for Persons with Mental Illness
Provide a Case Manager to adults an children with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) to help clients access various services, including counseling, group therapy, and assisted living services.
MNDSH Children's Mental Health
Income Maintenance
Cash, Medical Food Stamps and Child Care Assistance are available to applicant who meet income, asset, and other eligibility requirements.
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
Minnesota Supplemental Aid
General Assistance
Refugee Assistance
Emergency Assistance
Medical Assistance
General Assistance Medical Care
Food Stamps
Child Care Assistance Program
Other Services
Supported Employment Referrals
Information and Referral
Money Management
Child Support Services
Locating non-custodial parents
Establishing parentage
Establishing & enforcing child support and medical support orders
Collecting current & past due child support payments
Fees for Social Services may be charged based on income and eligibility
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