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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.

The Saint Paul - Ramsey County Department of Public Health offers a variety of medical care-related awareness programs. The department provides tuberculosis control, lead poisoning prevention and nutritional programs. It also offers a variety of educational opportunities and training on topics related to hazardous waste, family safety, injury prevention and environmental health. The department inspects businesses that generate, treat, store, dispose and recycle hazardous waste. It also provides business assistance services and waste reduction tips. The department offers immunization programs to protect children and adults from infectious diseases. It also provides information resources related to vaccination programs for parents and health professionals. The department handles projects that focus on teenagers pregnancy and sexual violence prevention. It also offers educational, referral and consultation services for injury prevention. The Saint Paul - Ramsey County Department of Public Health is located in St. Paul, Minn.