For the health and safety of staff and those we serve, appointments with Community Services staff will continue to be over telephone or video conference whenever possible. Although our department lobbies in Cottage Grove, Forest Lake and Stillwater are open, there is limited capacity. When required, in-person meetings are by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call your worker or call 651-430-6455.

Our Woodbury location is closed until further notice for building modifications.

If you need to submit paperwork, we encourage you to submit via email to CSES@co.washington.mn.us, online HERE, fax 651-430-6605, or mailing to PO Box 30, Stillwater, MN 55082.

You may submit paperwork in-person at document dropboxes outside our service locations or in our Stillwater, Cottage Grove, and Forest Lake lobbies, however other services are limited.

COVID-19 Resources

• NEW!

   Get help buying food while schools are closed. P-EBT, is for students who are normally able to get free or reduced price school meals. Apply and get up to $325 per child to spend on groceries. (apply by July 31)
• Important contact information from the Social Security Administration
• Transportation Information
• Need assistance finding food support? Contact Washington County's Food Support Line at 651-430-6688 Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• The Department of Human Services is offering on-line EBT availability to SNAP recipients. See information HERE on how to make Online EBT Purchases through Amazon and Walmart. Participants cannot use cash assistance dollars – only SNAP for online purchasing. Participants will need to pay for delivery fees and taxes, if applicable, with another payment source (credit card or debit card, PayPal)).
• COVID testing and related follow-up visits may be available to help pay for some uninsured individuals. Complete the MA Coverage for COVID-19 Testing Application if you are uninsured and need coverage for COVID-19 testing. 
  
• Valley Community Resources
• Need financial help due to COVID-19, click HERE
• COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide - NAMI
• Immigration and public benefits - The federal public charge rule went into effect Feb. 24, 2020. The U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a notice that testing, treatment and preventive care related to COVID-19 will not be included in public charge determinations.
  Does Public Charge Apply to You? English, Hmong, Karen, Somali, Spanish
• If your employment has been affected by COVID-19, you may apply for unemployment benefits HERE 
• Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Hotline: 651-201-3920
• CareerForce is providing virtual and interactive services online - click HERE for information
• COVID-19 updates for Child Care Providers
• Emergency Social Services and After Hours Child Protection (after 4:30 p.m. or on weekends) Call Crisis Response - 651-275-7400
• Report Child Abuse or Neglect If you want to make an immediate oral report of physical or sexual abuse, neglect or exploitation of a child, click link and fill out the report of child abuse or neglect, or call 651-430-6457  
• Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC) to make a vulnerable adult report, or call 1-844-880-1574. If the vulnerable adult is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1
• Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders. 1-800-273-8255 (press 1) or text to 838255

Mission Statement 

Individuals and families will be safe, independent, and able to meet their basic needs.

Community Services works in partnership with public and private agencies to help individuals and families be safe and successful. The department provides a wide array of services to eligible citizens. 

Individuals and families who need assistance in any of the following areas are encouraged to contact the department:

Adoption Aging Child abuse or neglect Child care Child support Chemical dependency Intellectual and developmental disabilities Elderly abuse or neglect

Employment assistance Financial assistance Licensing of child care homes Licensing of foster care homes Medical assistance Mental health Veterans Services

Goals

 

  

• Children and adults who are vulnerable, disabled, mentally ill, or chemically dependent will be safe and healthy.
• Veterans, job seekers, and other eligible persons will receive the support needed to remain or become self-sufficient.
• Timely, respectful, and cost-efficient services will be delivered to all customers.
• Culturally responsive environments will be fostered to promote diversity and inclusion for all people.

Disclaimer Note: The information contained in the following material is subject to change without notice. The content has been reviewed, but should in no way be interpreted as creating a legal or otherwise basis for the provision of a specific service to a specific family situation.