Waseca County       
                         MINNESOTA  
                         
           307 N STATE ST
  WASECA, MN 56093-2953
       PHONE: (507) 835-0630
          FAX: (507) 835-0633  
        HOURS: 8 am-4:30 pm

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Human Services Director:  Marilee Reck

ADDRESS:
299 Johnson Ave SW; Waseca, MN 56093

HOURS/PHONE:
8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.; Monday through Friday
(507) 835-0560
We have an "after hours" slot in our front door, to deposit letters, forms, etc.

DIRECTIONS:
From the North:  continue on Hwy. 13/State St. through Waseca to the South end of town until you reach Johnson Ave.; turn right onto Johnson Ave (by the Dairy Queen) and proceed across the railroad tracks taking the 2^nd left into the parking area and you will be at the entrance to human services and public health. 

From the East:  at the intersection of Hwy. 14 & Hwy. 13, take a left onto Hwy. 13/State St. heading South until you reach Johnson Ave.; turn right onto Johnson Ave (by the Dairy Queen) and proceed across the railroad tracks taking the 2^nd left into the parking area and you will be at the entrance to human services and public health. 

From the West:  at the intersection of Hwy. 14 & Hwy. 13, take a right onto Hwy. 13/State St. heading South until you reach Johnson Ave.; turn right onto Johnson Ave (by the Dairy Queen) and proceed across the railroad tracks taking the 2^nd left into the parking area and you will be at the entrance to human services and public health. 

From the South:  take a left off of Hwy. 13 at Johnson Ave (by the Dairy Queen); proceed across the railroad tracks taking the 2^nd left into the parking area and you will be at the entrance to human services and public health.

LINKS:
Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)
Food Stamps/Food Support Information
Screening Criteria for Child Protection
Family Child Care Licensing information for parents, and providers
 

THE MISSION OF WASECA COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES IS TO SERVE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN ACHIEVING OR MAINTAINING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL FOR SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Waseca County Human Services is the county’s public welfare and social services agency. The department has 23 employees with the primary functions of the units being income maintenance, social services, and child support.

Income Maintenance
The Income Maintenance programs include Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), Food Support (formerly known as Food Stamps), Medical Assistance, Group Residential Housing, General Assistance, and some emergency funding. Persons who wish to apply may call the front desk at 507/835-0560 or stop by the office to request an application. The receptionist will arrange any necessary appointments. Persons should expect to supply proof of identity, income and assets. Your financial worker can explain the rules to you. Each working day, an intake worker is available to answer questions and assist with emergencies. Currently 7 income maintenance workers under the supervision of the Financial Services Supervisor, provide a full range of income maintenance services to eligible persons in Waseca County.

Child Support
Child support staff provide for establishing paternity, court orders, and modification of court orders. Waseca County cooperates with all interstate court ordered withholding. Persons who are applying for assistance programs will be automatically referred to the Child Support Unit for services. Any individual needing the services of the child support unit can apply for service by paying a nominal fee. The child support unit consists of three (3) Child Support Officers under the supervision of the Financial Services Supervisor.

Social Services
Our Social Services staff works in the areas of Child Protection, Child Welfare, Mental Retardation/Related Conditions, Mental Health Intake, and Services to disabled, Adult Protection, Minor Parents, Sliding Fee Child Care, and Licensing. The Social Service Unit consists of 6 social workers and 1 paraprofessional with one supervisor for the unit. We contract with Public Health for services to the elderly and chemical dependency services are provided through an arrangement with the Court Services Department.

Waseca County is also served by Mental Health Case Managers who are employed through the South Central Mental Health Center. We are also a participant in the Waseca County Collaborative for Families, which provides additional prevention and intervention services.

Each working day an intake worker is available to answer questions and to provide referrals to appropriate agencies.

After Hours Emergencies
In the event of an after hours emergency, call the Waseca County Sheriff Dispatch at 1-507/835-0505. For Mental Health Emergencies, after hours, please call the 24 hour mental health line, 1-507/455-8100.

SUPPORT SERVICES
Two (2) clerical staff, one (1) fiscal officer, and a Director support our various units.