Assistance with paying child care costs for children up to age 12 and for children with special needs up to age 14. Child care costs may be paid for families while parents work, look for work or attend school. Family size, family income and participation in authorized activities, as well as available funding are considerations in determining the amount of the assistance.

Provides general information on child care assistance programs to help families pay for child care for children up to age 12 and for children with special needs up to age 14. Child care costs may be paid for families while parents work, look for work, or attend school.

The Child Care Assistance program helps families pay for child care so parents can work, look for a job or attend school. Parents must meet specific criteria with each activity for child care to be approved. Parents must comply with child support enforcement for all children in the family. Family income must meet income entry limits at application to qualify for the program. Parents pay a portion of the cost based on income and family size. The program is available for children younger than 13 and for special needs children younger than 15. Child care programs that help pay child care costs: - MFIP and Diversionary Work Program (DWP) Child Care is for families who receive MFIP or DWP benefits. Parents work with Employment Counselors to develop a plan for child care while they work, look for work or attend school. Contact your Employment Counselor for child care. - Transition Year Child Care is for families who received MFIP or DWP for at least 3 of the last 6 months. Program is available for up to 12 months from MFIP or DWP closing so parents can work or look for work. School and training programs are not approved activities for this program. - Basic Sliding Fee Child Care (BSF) is for families who need help paying child care costs while parents work, look for work or attend school. Funds are limited for this program so there may be a waiting list.

Provides general information on child care assistance programs to help families pay for child care. Child care assistance pays for children up to age 12 and for children with special needs up to age 14.

Administers the Minnesota Early Learning Scholarships in Northeast Minnesota, working with families with young children, Parent Aware-rated child care and early education providers to access state-funded scholarship dollars to help eligible families pay for high quality early care and education.

Helps qualifying families with children through age 12, and for children with special needs through age 14 pay for child care costs while they go to work, look for work, or attend school.

Provides assistance with paying childcare costs for children up to age 12 and for children with special needs up to age 14. Childcare costs may be paid for families while parents work, look for work or attend school. Family size, family income, and participation in authorized activities, as well as available funding are considerations in determining the amount of the assistance.

Assists with applying for and understanding the process of financial aid including, completing FAFSA, award notification, and repayment.

Assistance paying child care costs for children up to age 12 and for children with special needs up to age 14. Child care costs may be paid for families while parents work, look for work, or attend school. Family size, family income, and participation in authorized activities are considerations in determining eligibility for and amount of assistance, along with available funding.

Please Note: Think Small administers Child Care Assistance for Ramsey County. The program is currently not funded to accept new applicants but is adding them to a waiting list. The anticipated wait time for assistance is two years. To be added to the waiting list, or if currently receiving assistance and have changes to report, or if moving into Ramsey County from another county where they were receiving assistance, leave a voicemail and a caseworker will call back within 2-3 days. - Assistance with paying child care costs for children up to age 12 and for children with special needs up to age 14. Child care costs may be paid for families while parents work, look for work or attend school. Family size, family income and participation in authorized activities, as well as available funding, are considerations in determining the amount of the assistance. - Basic Sliding Fee Child Care Assistance program serves families that do not meet criteria for MFIP, DWP, or Transition Year Child Care programs. Generally this program has a wait list.

Early Learning Scholarships help individuals pay for child care and early education to help children get ready for school. A scholarship must be used at a Parent Aware-Rated program. Parents Aware is a rating tool to help parents select child care and early education programs. Early Learning Scholarships increase access to early childhood programs for three-and four-year old children with the highest needs to improve school readiness for all young children.

Crisis Call Assistance - 24/7 - (218)766-1741 - (218)766-1205 Provides: - Service to domestic violence victims - Free, confidential help - Safe, caring environment - Individual support - Emergency transportation to safety - Weekly support group (24 hour notice required for transportation to support group, call during regular business hours) - Education - Orders for protection - Harassment restraining orders - Referrals - Legal advocacy - System advocacy

Provides assistance paying childcare costs for children up to age 12 and for children with special needs up to age 14. Childcare costs may be paid for families while parents work, look for work, or attend school. Family size, family income, and participation in authorized activities, as well as available funding are considerations in determining the amount of the assistance.

Provides financial assistance to help families pay for child care so that parents may pursue employment or education leading to employment, and that children are well cared for and prepared to enter school.

Provides information on child care assistance programs to help families pay for child care

Provides general information on child care assistance programs to help families pay for child care for children up to age 12 and for children with special needs up to age 14. Child care costs may be paid for families while parents work, look for work, or attend school.

Provides general information on child care assistance programs to help families pay for child care for children up to age 12 and for children with special needs up to age 14. Child care costs may be paid for families while parents work, look for work, or attend school.

Provides assistance paying childcare costs for children up to age 12 and for children with special needs up to age 14. Childcare costs may be paid for families while parents work, look for work, or attend school. Family size, family income, and participation in authorized activities, as well as available funding are considerations in determining the amount of the assistance.

This program helps to pay childcare costs for low-income working families

Provides general information on child care assistance programs to help families pay for child care for children up to age 12 and for children with special needs up to age 14. Child care costs may be paid for families while parents work, look for work, or attend school.

The Child Care Assistance program helps families pay for child care so parents can work, look for a job or attend school. Parents must meet specific criteria with each activity for child care to be approved. Parents must comply with child support enforcement for all children in the family. Family income must meet income entry limits at application to qualify for the program. Parents pay a portion of the cost based on income and family size. The program is available for children younger than 13 and for special needs children younger than 15. Child care programs that help pay child care costs: - MFIP and Diversionary Work Program (DWP) Child Care is for families who receive MFIP or DWP benefits. Parents work with Employment Counselors to develop a plan for child care while they work, look for work or attend school. Contact your Employment Counselor for child care. - Transition Year Child Care is for families who received MFIP or DWP for at least 3 of the last 6 months. Program is available for up to 12 months from MFIP or DWP closing so parents can work or look for work. School and training programs are not approved activities for this program. - Basic Sliding Fee Child Care (BSF) is for families who need help paying child care costs while parents work, look for work or attend school. Funds are limited for this program so there may be a waiting list.

Assistance paying child care costs for children up to age 12 and for children with special needs up to age 14. Child care costs may be paid for families while parents work, look for work, or attend school. Family size, family income, and participation in authorized activities are considerations in determining eligibility for and amount of assistance, along with available funding.

Provides assistance with paying child care costs for children up to age 12 and for children with special needs up to age 14. Child care costs may be paid for families while parents work, look for work or attend school. Family size, family income and participation in authorized activities, as well as available funding are considerations in determining the amount of the assistance.

Helps families pay for child care, so parents can work, look for a job or attend school. The program is available for children younger than 13 and for children with special needs who are younger than 15. Programs are: - Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) Child Care Assistance - Transitional Year Child Care Assistance for a full year after MFIP case close - Basic Sliding Fee Child Care Assistance

- Counseling and support for new immigrants - Employment referral and assistance - English as a Second Language and citizenship classes - Forms and applications assistance for Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicare, Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare; securing public housing; child care assistance; WIC; Head Start programs - Health counseling and education - Home care services contracted with Medica; provides homemaking and PCA services to seniors and disabled - Parenting skills counseling - Senior program offering socialization and activities as well as seminars on health, immigration, and social services every other month - Translation services - Transportation assistance for health appointments, benefits appointments, and school - Youth programs