Olmsted County recognizes the important role we each have in a person’s well-being. During National Foster Care Month, we thank the foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, welfare professionals, and other members of the community who help adults, teenagers, and children in foster care find permanent homes and connections.
The county is among 15 organizations chosen from this region as a recipient of Workforce Development Inc.'s 2023 Best Places to Work award and one of five organizations named as a recipient in the Large Employer category.
The free expo is an opportunity for people who have a criminal record and have paid their debts to connect with several support services and opportunities.
April is National County Government Month, and Olmsted County is excited to share a new animated video highlighting our work and some of the programs and services we provide to the community.
Learn more about Olmsted County's elected officials
Learn more about Olmsted County's elected officials
In 2023, four new commissioners began service on the board. In an effort to get to know all of our county commissioners better, a new video series was created to highlight more about the commissioners’ personal and professional lives.
For more than 30 years, the Victim Services team of Dodge, Fillmore, and Olmsted Counties has provided support to people impacted by sexual assault and other crimes.
The goals of the Olmsted County Racial Equity Initiative are to evaluate the 42 recommendations in the joint study of race and racism as a public health issue and prepare an organization-wide response.
April is National Volunteer Month and Olmsted County is excited to share a new video that highlights our amazing volunteers.
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month and throughout the year, Olmsted County encourages all individuals and organizations to play a role in making our community a better place for children and families.
Olmsted County Public Health Services recognizes National Public Health Week, April 3-9, 2023, focusing on community and cultural connections.
This year's National Public Health Week theme is "Centering and celebrating culture in health."