Carver County Public Works Division

Carver County Community Social Services provides a variety of adoption services, such as adoptive placement and home studies for families wanting to adopt children with special needs. It also provides adult and civil services to people at risk of harm due to mental illnesses and chemical dependencies. In addition, Carver County Community Social Services provides child support and foster care and supports people with developmental disabilities. It offers financial and medical assistance and children s and senior services. Located in Chaska, Minn., Carver County Community Social Services also offers outpatient assessments, testing, counseling and therapies to people with emotional disturbances and mental disorders.

The Western Service Center is administered by the government of Dakota County in Minnesota. The center provides birth and death certificates and marriage licenses and certificates through various county office locations. The Western Service Center also receives passport and homestead application from residents of the county. It assists residents to purchase hunting and fishing licenses and stamps. The Western Service Center additionally offers voter registration and property tax payment services.