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Diversionary Work Program (DWP) - Dakota County Employment and Economic Assistance

Short-term, work-focused program that provides recipients with support in moving to unsubsidized employment and increased economic stability. Families must work with an Employment Services provider in order to remain eligible. The program is limited to a maximum of 4 consecutive months in a 12 month period.

Last assured

03/07/2024

Physical Address

1 Mendota Road West, Suite 100, West Saint Paul, MN 55118

Hours

- Intake Hours: 8:30 am - 3 pm Monday - Friday - Child Care Available for Conducting Business: 8:15 am - 12 noon and 1 pm - 4:15 pm Monday - Friday - Office: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday - Closed: Holidays

Fax

(651)554-5748

Voice

(651)554-5616

Application process

- Call for an application; email; mail or drop off an application in person to the Northern Service Center; visit website https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/ to apply and submit an application online - Walk in to get an application at the Administration Center (Vital Statistics) 1590 Highway 55 Hastings, MN 55033 - Walk in to get an application at the Burnsville Workforce Center 2800 West County Road 42 Burnsville, MN 55337 - Walk in to get an application at the University of Minnesota Extension 4100 220th Street Farmington, MN 55024 - Walk in to get an application at the Western Service Center (Public Health or Social Services) 14955 Galaxie Avenue Apple Valley, MN 55124 Applicants will need to come in for an interview after their application and forms are filled out.

Required documents

Varies

Eligibility

Families applying for cash benefits who are residents of Dakota County

Service area

Dakota County, MN

Agency info

Dakota County Employment and Economic Assistance

Administers financial assistance programs and support services to County residents to assist them in achieving and maintaining economic self-sufficiency.

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