Navigators provide families with free one-on-one assistance over the phone or in person to complete the application process for this program.
Application Agencies are the agencies in the county selected where individuals must contact or go to apply for the program.
Community Resources & Agencies are entities across the state that provide a variety of types of assistance to families. Their service areas, services provided, and requirements vary.
Minnesota career schools, colleges, and universities.
This site has served children accessing Early Learning Scholarships.
This site has registered to serve children accessing the Child Care Assistance Program.
Elementary schools are public elementary schools, including charter schools.
This is the geographic area that Is served by a specific elementary school.
Public libraries are community hubs where people of any age can access tools vital to full participation in contemporary life.
Based on research, Star Ratings help families identify programs using the practices that best prepare children for kindergarten.
The Early Learning Scholarship program awards scholarships of up to $7,500 to high-need families meeting eligibility requirements. Tribal administrators determine the community they serve, including, but not limited to, tribal members residing on and off tribal land.
View more information about the Early Learning Scholarship program.
The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) helps parents with lower incomes pay for child care while they work and in certain circumstances while they look for work or attend school. Learn more about CCAP.
The Energy Assistance Program helps people with lower incomes to pay their heating/energy bills during the fall, winter and spring months. Learn more about the Energy Assistance Program.
Medical Assistance is a health insurance program for some Minnesotans with lower incomes. It is Minnesota's name for Medicaid. It is usually a free program, although there are some small costs (co-pays) for parents and adults without children. Learn more about Medical Assistance.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a program that helps people with lower incomes pay for nutritious food. Learn more about SNAP.
Tax credits, such as the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Minnesota's Working Family Credit, help low-income people who are working, especially those who are raising children. Learn more about Tax Credits.
Woman, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a nutrition and health program that helps eligible pregnant women, new mothers, babies and young children eat well, learn about nutrition, and stay healthy. Learn more about WIC.
Metropolitan Transportation Lines pulls info directly from Metro Transit services as published in the Minnesoat Geospatial Commons.
CareerForce locations, formerly known as Minnesota Workforce Centers, provide tools, resources, and services needed for job search, career planning, and skills training. Services and resources include career counseling; classes/workshops; and technology access including computers, printers, phones, and fax machines.
Food Resources help families with free groceries or meals. For the most current information, visit the Hunger Solutions website and/or contact the food resource directly to verify hours and availability.
Literacy Minnesota helps people find free classes for Adult Basic Education and adults learning English. Visit the Adult Literacy Hotline for more information, including links to classes by type, zip code, and times or call: 800-222-1990 text: 612-424-1211.
Bridge to Benefits is a web-based project of Children's Defense Fund-Minnesota to improve the well-being of families and individuals by linking them to public work support programs and tax credits. The website includes an online eligibility screening tool that anyone can use to determine their potential eligibility for an array of work support programs and tax credits including food assistance, Medical Assistance, Child Care Assistance, and Energy Assistance. By answering a few simple questions, you will be able to see if you or someone else may be eligible for public work support programs and tax credits that provide a boost to your budget. The tool is simple, quick confidential and free!
The Bridge to Benefits website also has a Low-Cost Health Care Directory and a Find Other Help section that includes information on other statewide resources, including employment, food shelves, housing and transportation.
CareerForce is a no-cost resource for job seekers and employers in Minnesota. Learn how to write a resume, interview, and search for jobs.
Metro Transit is the primary public transportation operator in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area.
The Minnesota Department of Education maintains contact information for a number of local agencies and institutions in its MDE Organization Reference Glossary. Visit the glossary for more information about schools, districts, and other organizations--including contact names.
For more information about the early childhood mental health system of care, visit the Department of Human Services website.
Visit MDH's Health Care Provider Directory for more information. Through the directory, you need only take three steps to locate Minnesota's licensed, registered, or certified health care providers.
State of Minnesota adult correctional facilities involve a four-level custody classification system, from minimum to maximum security. The Shakopee facility houses females of all security levels. The juvenile facility in Red Wing provides transition services for male juvenile offenders. All adult and juvenile facilities offer educational programming, treatment, and (for adults) constructive employment in prison jobs. Learn more about the state's adult correctional system on the Minnesota Department of Corrections website.
The Minnesota Association of Community Corrections Act Counties (MACCAC) is an association of 34 counties who operate corrections programming within their communities under the provisions of the Minnesota Community Corrections Act (MCCA) of 1973 (Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 401). Learn more on the MACCAC website.
Visit MDH's Health Care Provider Directory for more information. Through the directory, you need only take three steps to locate Minnesota's licensed, registered, or certified health care providers.
Housing resources are available for those struggling to find affordable housing and anyone facing homelessness. Additional housing support and resources can be found through the Department of Human Services and Housing Benefits 101.
If you are looking for affordable rental housing, use the HousingLink search tool. If you are homeless, the best way to find housing with supportive services is to contact your local coordinated entry provider via Minnesota Housing to assess your housing and service needs.
