DESCRIPTION: County programs that can help cover the cost of health care include: * Emergency Medical Assistance (EMA) (https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=dhs16_157743): Covers the cost of emergency medical care for people with low-incomes * Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-epd.jsp): Work incentive that allows people with disabilities to work and keep their Medical Assistance (MA) * Medical Assistance (MA): Minnesota's Medicaid program that provides health care coverage to low-income children, families, pregnant women, adults without children apply online (https://www.mnsure.org), people 65 or older apply online (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/seniors/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/seniors-apply.jsp), and people with disabilities apply online (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/disabilities-apply.jsp) * Medical Assistance - Tax Equity Fairness and Responsibility Act (MA-TEFRA) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-tefra.jsp): An insurance option for children with disabilities who live with their parent(s), need a high level of care, and whose parents have too much income for their child to qualify for MA * Medicare Savings Programs - Service Limited Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Qualified Individual (QI) and Qualified Working Disabled (QWD) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/seniors/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/help-with-medicare-costs.jsp): Programs help people on Medicare who have low-to-modest incomes to pay for Medicare premiums and sometimes other Medicare costs * Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) (https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=CM_003006): A Minnesota Health Care Program (MHCP) that provides health care insurance coverage to refugees with low income * County Burial Assistance: Financial assistance with final expenses when families don't have the resources themselves. County workers will assess for eligibility for burial and other expenses. MORE INFORMATION Kanabec County Public Assistance Programs (https://www.kanabeccounty.org/departments/public_assistance_programs.php)

DESCRIPTION: Helps pay housing-related expenses for people with low income who are 65 years or older, or are 18 years or older and have a disability that prevents them from working enough to support themselves. People can receive Housing Support from an eligible provider if they live in an eligible place, which could be a licensed facility or a person's own home. In some situations, Housing Support may provide additional supportive services for people who are not receiving waiver or Personal Care Assistant (PCA) services. Learn more about Housing Support (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/housing/programs-and-services/housing-support.jsp) (formerly known as Group Residential Housing).

DESCRIPTION: County programs for families with children include: * Diversionary Work Program (DWP) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/diversionary-work-program.jsp): A four-month program that helps to support Minnesota parents while they find jobs * Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (https://dcyf.mn.gov/programs-directory/child-care-assistance-program): Helps families with low incomes pay for child care while they go to work, look for work or attend school * Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/mfip.jsp): Helps families in poverty with children through a cash grant, food assistance and employment services * Parent Support Outreach (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-protection/programs-services/parent-support-outreach.jsp): Voluntary, early intervention program for at-risk families with children (prenatal - 10 years) that supports access to needed services. Make referrals through county human services agencies.

DESCRIPTION: Helps pay housing-related expenses for people with low income who are 65 years or older, or are 18 years or older and have a disability that prevents them from working enough to support themselves. People can receive Housing Support from an eligible provider if they live in an eligible place, which could be a licensed facility or a person's own home. In some situations, Housing Support may provide additional supportive services for people who are not receiving waiver or Personal Care Assistant (PCA) services. Learn more about Housing Support (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/housing/programs-and-services/housing-support.jsp) (formerly known as Group Residential Housing).

DESCRIPTION: The MnCHOICES (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/services/home-community/programs-and-services/mnchoices.jsp) process helps identify a person's support needs and the services and programs that could meet those needs. It also helps a person access those services and programs. MnCHOICES is an online application used by counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations to support their assessment and support planning work. Certified assessors from lead agencies (counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations) use the MnCHOICES assessment within the MnCHOICES application to: * Interview the person about their need for services and supports * Identify potential services and program * Give the person a summary of what was learned in the assessment interview and next steps based on their needs The MnCHOICES assessment determines eligibility for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, including: * Alternative Care (AC) * Brain Injury (BI) Waiver * Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver * Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver * Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver * Elderly Waiver (EW) * Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) The MnCHOICES assessment is also used to help identify other programs and services to explore, including: * DD case management (Rule 185) * Housing Stabilization Services * Moving Home Minnesota * Relocation service coordination targeted case management * Essential Community Supports (ECS) * Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) When the MnCHOICES assessment determines that a person is eligible for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, staff will provide the person information so they are able to make an informed choice about waiver services and other state programs. This includes using the MnCHOICES application to create a support plan with the person that outlines services and supports based upon the person's needs, and providing them a copy of their plan.

DESCRIPTION: County programs for people with disabilities include: * Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/services/home-community/programs-and-services/cdcs.jsp): Allows participants in MN waiver programs or Alternative Care to manage their own services and supports * Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-epd.jsp): Work incentive that allows people with disabilities to work and keep their Medical Assistance (MA) * Medical Assistance - Tax Equity Fairness and Responsibility Act (MA-TEFRA) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-tefra.jsp): An insurance option for children with disabilities who live with their parent(s), need a high level of care, and whose parents have too much income for their child to qualify for MA

DESCRIPTION: Adult foster care means the provision of food, lodging, protection, supervision and household services to a functionally impaired adult in a residence. Adult foster care may also include personal care, household and living skills help or training, medication help and support safeguarding cash resources. Applicants apply for an Adult Foster Care (AFC) license through their county. An adult foster care license holder may have a maximum license capacity of five if all persons in care are age 55 or over and do not have a serious and persistent mental illness or a developmental disability. There are three types of licensed foster care settings that serve adults: * Family Adult Foster Care is where the foster care home is the primary residence of the license holder and they are the primary care giver. * Corporate Adult Foster Care is a home where services are provided that is not the primary residence of the license holder. * Community Residential Setting is a home where services are provided that is not the primary residence of the license holder and all individuals are funded by a disability waiver.

DESCRIPTION: Adult foster care means the provision of food, lodging, protection, supervision and household services to a functionally impaired adult in a residence. Adult foster care may also include personal care, household and living skills help or training, medication help and support safeguarding cash resources. Applicants apply for an Adult Foster Care (AFC) license through their county. An adult foster care license holder may have a maximum license capacity of five if all persons in care are age 55 or over and do not have a serious and persistent mental illness or a developmental disability. There are three types of licensed foster care settings that serve adults: * Family Adult Foster Care is where the foster care home is the primary residence of the license holder and they are the primary care giver. * Corporate Adult Foster Care is a home where services are provided that is not the primary residence of the license holder. * Community Residential Setting is a home where services are provided that is not the primary residence of the license holder and all individuals are funded by a disability waiver.

DESCRIPTION: County programs that help pay for food include: * Minnesota Food Assistance Program (MFAP) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/food-nutrition/programs-and-services/minnesota-food-assistance-program.jsp): Provides food assistance to legal noncitizens ages 50 and older who do not qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program * Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/mfip.jsp): Helps families meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work * Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/food-nutrition/programs-and-services/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program.jsp): Helps those with low income get the food they need for nutritious and well-balanced meals - SNAP Education and Training (https://mn.gov/dhs/snap-e-and-t/provider-dashboard): Helps SNAP recipients with employment and education training and support * Women, Infants and Children (WIC) (https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/wic): Nutrition program for eligible pregnant women, new mothers, babies and young children to eat well, learn about nutrition, and stay healthy

DESCRIPTION: Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a nutrition and breastfeeding program to help pregnant women, new mothers, infants and young children eat well, learn about nutrition, and stay healthy. WIC benefits include: * Nutrition education and information * A variety of healthy foods you purchase using your WIC card * Breastfeeding support and education * Health or community referrals

DESCRIPTION: Accepts applications for waiver programs: * Alternative Care (AC) Program (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/seniors/services/home-community/programs-and-services/alternative-care.jsp) * Brain Injury (BI) Waiver (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/services/home-community/programs-and-services/bi-waiver.jsp) * Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/services/home-community/programs-and-services/cadi-waiver.jsp) * Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/services/home-community/programs-and-services/cac-waiver.jsp) * Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/services/home-community/programs-and-services/dd-waiver.jsp) * Elderly Waiver (EW) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/seniors/services/home-community/programs-and-services/elderly-waiver.jsp) * Essential Community Supports (ECS) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/seniors/services/home-community/programs-and-services/essential-community-supports.jsp)

DESCRIPTION: The MnCHOICES (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/services/home-community/programs-and-services/mnchoices.jsp) process helps identify a person's support needs and the services and programs that could meet those needs. It also helps a person access those services and programs. MnCHOICES is an online application used by counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations to support their assessment and support planning work. Certified assessors from lead agencies (counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations) use the MnCHOICES assessment within the MnCHOICES application to: * Interview the person about their need for services and supports * Identify potential services and program * Give the person a summary of what was learned in the assessment interview and next steps based on their needs The MnCHOICES assessment determines eligibility for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, including: * Alternative Care (AC) * Brain Injury (BI) Waiver * Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver * Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver * Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver * Elderly Waiver (EW) * Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) The MnCHOICES assessment is also used to help identify other programs and services to explore, including: * DD case management (Rule 185) * Housing Stabilization Services * Moving Home Minnesota * Relocation service coordination targeted case management * Essential Community Supports (ECS) * Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) When the MnCHOICES assessment determines that a person is eligible for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, staff will provide the person information so they are able to make an informed choice about waiver services and other state programs. This includes using the MnCHOICES application to create a support plan with the person that outlines services and supports based upon the person's needs, and providing them a copy of their plan.

DESCRIPTION: Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a nutrition and breastfeeding program to help pregnant women, new mothers, infants and young children eat well, learn about nutrition, and stay healthy. WIC benefits include: * Nutrition education and information * A variety of healthy foods you purchase using your WIC card * Breastfeeding support and education * Health or community referrals

DESCRIPTION: County programs that can help cover the cost of health care include: * Emergency Medical Assistance (EMA) (https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=dhs16_157743): Covers the cost of emergency medical care for people with low-incomes * Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-epd.jsp): Work incentive that allows people with disabilities to work and keep their Medical Assistance (MA) * Medical Assistance (MA): Minnesota's Medicaid program that provides health care coverage to low-income children, families, pregnant women, adults without children apply online (https://www.mnsure.org), people 65 or older apply online (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/seniors/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/seniors-apply.jsp), and people with disabilities apply online (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/disabilities-apply.jsp) * Medical Assistance - Tax Equity Fairness and Responsibility Act (MA-TEFRA) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-tefra.jsp): An insurance option for children with disabilities who live with their parent(s), need a high level of care, and whose parents have too much income for their child to qualify for MA * Medicare Savings Programs - Service Limited Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Qualified Individual (QI) and Qualified Working Disabled (QWD) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/seniors/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/help-with-medicare-costs.jsp): Programs help people on Medicare who have low-to-modest incomes to pay for Medicare premiums and sometimes other Medicare costs * Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) (https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=CM_003006): A Minnesota Health Care Program (MHCP) that provides health care insurance coverage to refugees with low income * County Burial Assistance: Financial assistance with final expenses when families don't have the resources themselves. County workers will assess for eligibility for burial and other expenses.

DESCRIPTION: Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a nutrition and breastfeeding program to help pregnant women, new mothers, infants and young children eat well, learn about nutrition, and stay healthy. WIC benefits include: * Nutrition education and information * A variety of healthy foods you purchase using your WIC card * Breastfeeding support and education * Health or community referrals

DESCRIPTION: Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Offers information and personal support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families Topics include: * Abuse prevention * Education * Employment * Future planning * Government benefits * Guardianship * Healthcare assistance * Housing * Housing services * Self-advocacy

DESCRIPTION: The Emergency Assistance program provides one time financial help to pregnant women or families with minor children who face a housing crisis. This program is run by Minnesota counties and tribes who choose to participate. The policies differ from county to county regarding who is eligible, how much money is available and what emergencies are covered.

DESCRIPTION: County programs that can help cover the cost of health care include: * Emergency Medical Assistance (EMA) (https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=dhs16_157743): Covers the cost of emergency medical care for people with low-incomes * Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-epd.jsp): Work incentive that allows people with disabilities to work and keep their Medical Assistance (MA) * Medical Assistance (MA): Minnesota's Medicaid program that provides health care coverage to low-income children, families, pregnant women, adults without children apply online (https://www.mnsure.org), people 65 or older apply online (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/seniors/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/seniors-apply.jsp), and people with disabilities apply online (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/disabilities-apply.jsp) * Medical Assistance - Tax Equity Fairness and Responsibility Act (MA-TEFRA) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-tefra.jsp): An insurance option for children with disabilities who live with their parent(s), need a high level of care, and whose parents have too much income for their child to qualify for MA * Medicare Savings Programs - Service Limited Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Qualified Individual (QI) and Qualified Working Disabled (QWD) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/seniors/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/help-with-medicare-costs.jsp): Programs help people on Medicare who have low-to-modest incomes to pay for Medicare premiums and sometimes other Medicare costs * Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) (https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=CM_003006): A Minnesota Health Care Program (MHCP) that provides health care insurance coverage to refugees with low income * County Burial Assistance: Financial assistance with final expenses when families don't have the resources themselves. County workers will assess for eligibility for burial and other expenses.

DESCRIPTION: County programs that help pay for food include: * Minnesota Food Assistance Program (MFAP) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/food-nutrition/programs-and-services/minnesota-food-assistance-program.jsp): Provides food assistance to legal noncitizens ages 50 and older who do not qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program * Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/mfip.jsp): Helps families meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work * Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/food-nutrition/programs-and-services/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program.jsp): Helps those with low income get the food they need for nutritious and well-balanced meals - SNAP Education and Training (https://mn.gov/dhs/snap-e-and-t/provider-dashboard): Helps SNAP recipients with employment and education training and support * Women, Infants and Children (WIC) (https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/wic): Nutrition program for eligible pregnant women, new mothers, babies and young children to eat well, learn about nutrition, and stay healthy

DESCRIPTION: County programs for families with children include: * Diversionary Work Program (DWP) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/diversionary-work-program.jsp): A four-month program that helps to support Minnesota parents while they find jobs * Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (https://dcyf.mn.gov/programs-directory/child-care-assistance-program): Helps families with low incomes pay for child care while they go to work, look for work or attend school * Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/mfip.jsp): Helps families in poverty with children through a cash grant, food assistance and employment services * Parent Support Outreach (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-protection/programs-services/parent-support-outreach.jsp): Voluntary, early intervention program for at-risk families with children (prenatal - 10 years) that supports access to needed services. Make referrals through county human services agencies.

DESCRIPTION: Helps pay housing-related expenses for people with low income who are 65 years or older, or are 18 years or older and have a disability that prevents them from working enough to support themselves. People can receive Housing Support from an eligible provider if they live in an eligible place, which could be a licensed facility or a person's own home. In some situations, Housing Support may provide additional supportive services for people who are not receiving waiver or Personal Care Assistant (PCA) services. Learn more about Housing Support (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/housing/programs-and-services/housing-support.jsp) (formerly known as Group Residential Housing).

DESCRIPTION: The Emergency Assistance program provides one time financial help to pregnant women or families with minor children who face a housing crisis. This program is run by Minnesota counties and tribes who choose to participate. The policies differ from county to county regarding who is eligible, how much money is available and what emergencies are covered.

DESCRIPTION: The Emergency Assistance program provides one time financial help to pregnant women or families with minor children who face a housing crisis. This program is run by Minnesota counties and tribes who choose to participate. The policies differ from county to county regarding who is eligible, how much money is available and what emergencies are covered.

DESCRIPTION: Adult foster care means the provision of food, lodging, protection, supervision and household services to a functionally impaired adult in a residence. Adult foster care may also include personal care, household and living skills help or training, medication help and support safeguarding cash resources. Applicants apply for an Adult Foster Care (AFC) license through their county. An adult foster care license holder may have a maximum license capacity of five if all persons in care are age 55 or over and do not have a serious and persistent mental illness or a developmental disability. There are three types of licensed foster care settings that serve adults: * Family Adult Foster Care is where the foster care home is the primary residence of the license holder and they are the primary care giver. * Corporate Adult Foster Care is a home where services are provided that is not the primary residence of the license holder. * Community Residential Setting is a home where services are provided that is not the primary residence of the license holder and all individuals are funded by a disability waiver.

DESCRIPTION: County programs that help pay for food include: * Minnesota Food Assistance Program (MFAP) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/food-nutrition/programs-and-services/minnesota-food-assistance-program.jsp): Provides food assistance to legal noncitizens ages 50 and older who do not qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program * Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/mfip.jsp): Helps families meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work * Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/food-nutrition/programs-and-services/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program.jsp): Helps those with low income get the food they need for nutritious and well-balanced meals - SNAP Education and Training (https://mn.gov/dhs/snap-e-and-t/provider-dashboard): Helps SNAP recipients with employment and education training and support * Women, Infants and Children (WIC) (https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/wic): Nutrition program for eligible pregnant women, new mothers, babies and young children to eat well, learn about nutrition, and stay healthy