Social Services

Social Service is divided into 3 divisions:

  • Human Services
  • Cash, Food and Medical Assistance
  • Child Support

Family Services Center

Proposed 2020-2021 County MFIP Biennial Service Agreement Available for Public Comment

The draft of the proposed 2020-2021 County MFIP Biennial Service Agreement is available for public comment through October 12, 2019. It can be accessed under Quick Links, to the right,by clicking HERE ,or a paper copy is available through Meeker County Social Services, 114 N. Holcombe Avenue, Suite 180, Litchfield, MN 55355. To comment, contact LoAnn Shepard, Eligibility Supervisor, at 320-693-5311 or via email at loann.shepard@co.meeker.mn.us.


Disability Linkage Line


Disability Linkage Line is a free, statewide information and referral resource for all your disability-related questions. Anyone can call and there are no wrong questions! We make it easy for you to explore available options and chose the services that are right for you. Call the toll-free number 866-332-2466 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. or email Disability Linkage Line with questions.

Discrimination


Meeker County Social Services is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs or disability. Meeker County Social Services is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Citizens with general information requests, can email the department with questions.

 Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment
All reports of Maltreatment of a Vulnerable Adult need to be reported to the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC). Toll free at 1-844-880-1574.  Maltreatment can include self neglect, care giver neglect, emotional/mental abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse and financial exploitation.

Meeker County Local Advisory Council

The LAC (Local Advisory Board) is an open group of individuals who meet to discuss and explore adult mental health issues and concerns in our Meeker County communities. The LAC assists in efforts to educate the public, inform people of available services, gather input and concerns of mental health needs, and make recommendations to improve mental health services and needs. Anyone who has an interest in mental health issues in our Meeker County communities is welcome to attend. 

Meetings are held quarterly and are scheduled in 2019 for January 17th, April 18th, July 18, and October 17th; at 11:30 am, in room 150 of the Family Services Building at 114 North Holcombe Avenue, Litchfield, MN. Please feel free to bring your lunch.

For more information, please contact Co-Chairs Jordan Reinking or Teresa Pautzke at 320-693-5300.