Itasca Resource Center

The Aitkin County Health and Human Services Department operates child support, financial servicest, public health and social services units. The department s child support unit offers a range of services, such as location of absentee parents, establishment of parentage through court action and recognition of paternity, and establishment and enforcement of support orders. Its social services unit offers services, including foster care, children s mental health case management, community-based treatment for victims of sexual abuse and chemical dependency services. The department has child protection specialists who work closely with law enforcement in assessing the immediate risk of maltreatment to a child. In addition, it provides services to mentally ill, developmentally disabled and chemically dependent individuals. The department is located in Aitkin, Minn.

Itasca County Health and Human Services is dedicated to safeguarding the well-being and autonomy of individuals, families, and communities in Itasca County, Minnesota. With a commitment to care, fairness, justice, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness, they provide a range of essential services, including adult mental health support, child support enforcement, developmental disabilities assistance, financial aid, and public health initiatives. Valuing collaboration and self-responsibility, Itasca County Health and Human Services works closely with local organizations and communities to ensure that everyone has access to the necessary support and resources to thrive. Their mission is to protect, promote, and enhance the health, independence, and self-sufficiency of all residents, making Itasca County a better place for everyone.Generated from the website