The Transition Support Systems Division is a state division that operates under the government of the city of St Paul, Minn. The division offers medical assistance services, such as immunization, family planning, mental health and hospice care. It also provides personal care, support, transportation, dental care, and alcohol and drug addiction-related treatment services. In addition, the Transition Support Systems Division offers the Minnesota Food Assistance Program, which includes financial assistance for low-income individuals and families. The division is a unit of the Minnesota Department of Human Services, which provides child support enforcement, crisis management, assessment and vocational training services. The department maintains a staff of more than 7,200 employees.
Dakota County Social Services provides various services to improve the quality of life in Dakota County in Minnesota. The social services department works towards reducing neglect, abuse or exploitation of children, the mentally ill, and the developmentally disabled. The programs offered at the social services department include child protection, adult protection, mental health, chemical health, developmental disabilities, child care licensing, and foster care licensing. The crisis response unit provides round-the-clock emergency services to Dakota County residents. Foster Care and Adoption Programs range from full-time family foster care and adoption to emergency and respite programs for kids and adults. Dakota County Social Services is located in Apple Valley, Minn.
