The Wadena County Human Services department includes:

• Child Support
• Financial and Medical Services
• Referral Services
• Social Services

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

Financial & Medical Support

• SNAP
• GA (General Assistance)
• GAMC (General Assistance Medical Care)
• GRH (Group Residential Housing)
• MA (Medical Assistance)
• MFIP (Minnesota Family Investment Program)
• MSA (Minnesota Supplemental Aid)

Child Support

Child support provides paternity and child support establishment, medical support, and child care support.

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Referral Services

Referral services to various agencies such as halfway houses, supported employment, mental health units, etc. are available.