Most of Minnesota's human service programs are administered locally, at the county level. Contact your county or regional human services, social services or family services office if you have questions or concerns about an existing human service case.
Fact sheets contain background information on a variety of human services topics. Any private information you provide shall be used and disclosed for the purpose of responding to your inquiries. Warning about email: Because email is not secure, do not use email to send private data to DHS. DHS will not use email to send responses that contain private data.
More information is on the Terms and policy page. Answers to program-specific questions can be found in A-Z topics. General county government information is on the state of Minnesota website.
More information on tribal governments is on the state of Minnesota website. Directions and visitor parking information for the department's central office locations is available online. Smith Chief Equity Officer Dr. Where do I receive long-term care? Who needs long-term care? Who provides long-term care?
Plan Personal planning Financial planning How much will my care cost What does my existing insurance cover Housing planning How do I stay at home and age in place When I need to move where can I move Advance care planning Honoring Choices Take action Planning for long term care under age 40 Planning for long term care between ages 40 and 60 Planning for long term care if you are between 60 and 70 years of age Planning for long term care needs if you are over age 70 Pay What programs do not pay for long-term care?
