Human Services
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Adoption Services
Adoption Services from Nicollet County Human Services are provided for children that are under the guardianship of the Commissioner of Human Services.
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Adult Protection
Maltreatment of a vulnerable adult would be any form of abuse, physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, or personal exploitation.
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Chemical Dependency
Chemical dependency is a physical and/or psychological addiction characterized by the compulsive use of mood altering drugs.
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Child Care Assistance
Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) is a subsidy program that can help to make quality child care affordable for income-eligible families.
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Child Support
Child support orders may include amounts for basic support, medical support, and/or child care support.
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Child & Family Services
Nicollet County Children’s Services works within state and federal guidelines and mandates to protect the children of Nicollet County from abuse and neglect.
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Collections
Assists in the recovery of funds expended by Nicollet County, the State of Minnesota and/or programs to maintain program integrity.
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Developmental Disabilities
Examples of developmental disabilities include Autism, Behavior Disorders, Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Mental Retardation, and Spina Bifida.
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Financial Services
Nicollet County Human Services provides financial support to elderly, disabled, and low-income residents of Nicollet County.
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Intake
Nicollet County Human Services Intake provides an entry point for all offered social services.
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Licensing
Learn about becoming a licensed child care provider, adult foster parent, or child foster parent.
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Mental Health
Mental illness is a biochemical brain disorder that affects an individuals thinking, emotions, and possibly their ability to manage their daily living.
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Cassandra Sassenberg
Health & Human Services DirectorPhone: 507-934-8573
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