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Become a Volunteer Driver!
Do you find that you have some spare time and wish to spend it helping others? Volunteer driver services might be the answer for you! Volunteer drivers provide an invaluable service to those in our community.
*The driver sets their own schedule and transportation area.
* Drivers use their personal vehicle and mileage reimbursement is available.
*Volunteering is a rewarding experience, contributing to the community.
If this sounds appealing to you, please contact Friendly Rider Transit at 218-631-5730 for more information.
Wadena County Human Services Recognizes:
2021 Daycare Provider of the Year Award winners
Public Notices:
2024-2025 Biennial MFIP Service Agreement
2020 Block Grant
Adult Protection and Child Support Performance Report October 2022
Wadena County Data:
Wadena County Child Safety and Permanency and MFIP/DWP Self-Support Index July 2021
Wadena County Human Services includes:
- Child Support
- Financial and Medical Services
- Child Protection
- Mental Health
- Home and Community Based Services
Services Provided
Social Services
- Chemical Dependency services which include assessment, treatment, referral and support of addicted persons
- Child Care Assistance Program
- Child protection services such as prevention, assessment, intervention, and resolution of child abuse and neglect
- Day care licensing and supervision
- Developmentally Disabled services such as case management, support and living arrangements
- Elder care which includes prevention of nursing home placements by in-home service to the elderly
- Foster care licensing and supervision
- Mental health services such as case management, maintenance and support of mentally ill
Wadena County partners with Sourcewell for all adult foster care licensing services. Find licensing information and forms on the Sourcewell website. Are you interested in becoming licensed? Learn more and start the process by contacting a regional licensing specialist at licensing@sourcewell-mn.gov .
Financial & Medical Support
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
- Client rights and responsibilities non discrimination statement
- GA (General Assistance)
- Housing Support (formerly known as Group Residential Housing)
- MA (Medical Assistance)
- MFIP (Minnesota Family Investment Program)
- MSA (Minnesota Supplemental Aid)
- Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)
- MSA (Minnesota Supplemental Aid) Housing Assistance
Child Support
Child support provides paternity and child support establishment, medical support, and child care support.