Boyceville Senior Center

The Washburn County Human Services Department serves more than 3,000 customers annually in Washburn County, Wis. The department provides juvenile court intake, child welfare, alternate care, information and referral services. It operates through various units, including economic support, family services, long-term support, and mental health and alcohol and other drug abuse. The department s family services unit is responsible for the treatment of children and their family members. The Washburn County Human Services Department s long-term support services unit offers services for senior citizens, physically disabled individuals, and chronically and mentally ill children and adults. The department delivers services through more than 70 community-based organizations. The Washburn County Human Services Department is located in Shell Lake, Wis.

About CLC is appointed by the court to provide legal representation to children who are either wards of the state legal orphans or have been removed from their homes because they are in need of protection. CLC also represents foster children who request help. CLC provides this quality representation free of charge. Currently, CLC represents over 400 children. Since 1995, CLC, with the help of over 300 volunteer attorneys, has represented more than 1, 300 foster children. When children are taken from abusive or neglectful parents, they need to know their legal rights. CLC provides a multidisciplinary team of volunteer and staff attorneys and a social worker to listen to the children and help them navigate the complicated systems that control their lives. These advocates help guide the children by empowering them to speak up for what they want. CLC advocates help children understand the system and help judges and other court workers understand what the children want. CLC's staff attorneys and social worker provide expertise and years of experience to volunteer attorneys to support their efforts in representing foster children, including knowledge about specific laws and service available for the children. To promote the rights and interests of Minnesota's children, especially children of color and children with disabilities, in the judicial, child welfare, health care, and education systems.

Pebmoob Senior Center, located in Eastside St. Paul, Minnesota, has been serving the community for over a decade, providing a comfortable and safe environment for seniors to connect, grow, and prosper. With a focus on individual needs, they offer a variety of activities and amenities, including spacious areas for games, relaxation, and private work, as well as knowledgeable staff fluent in English, Hmong, Lao, and Thai to assist participants of all backgrounds. Committed to ensuring quality care, Pebmoob Senior Center offers transportation services, healthy food choices, and engaging exercise routines designed specifically for seniors. They also celebrate culture through engaging activities, such as Hmong and Lao New Year festivities, fostering a sense of community and belonging. Founded by Tia and Paochoua Yang, Pebmoob Senior Center continues to grow and improve their services to meet the needs of Hmong-Americans and the immigrant communities in the Twin Cities.Generated from the website