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• Publicly funded agency administers federal, state, and public assistance programs, including, but not limited to, cash programs, food support, child care assistance, medial assistance, long term care and waiver assistance programs.

Assists fathers in overcoming the barriers that prevent them from supporting their children economically and emotionally. Weekly parenting groups offer parenting skills and fathers receive support from other peer fathers in similar circumstances. Additionally, the Father Project offers 1:1 advocacy and case management, and access to services including:

• Child support

• Education and GED

• Employment

• Family activities

• Legal service

Orientation and overview of Community Action Duluth's programs and offerings

Provides household stability counseling, case management, planning and longer-term support to address multiple needs and barriers. Also assists clients with finding employment, creating resumes, etc. Offers limited emergency financial assistance for transportation to employment for residents of Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Shorewood and Woodland. This financial assistance is provided on a limited, case-by-case basis to help with prescription co-pays, minor car repairs, bus cards, employment related expenses, etc.

Information, resources, and referral office to help people through difficult times. Staff provide an immediate assessment of emergency needs and offer resources to help deal with homelessness, chemical dependency, domestic abuse, unemployment, gambling addictions, mental health problems, and help with public assistance. Additional services offered at the center include:

• 7 bus passes for the general public daily; usually gone by 9:10 am. Can be accessed twice per month and an intake form must be filled out.

• Free telephone line, mailboxes for people who are homeless, hygiene items, and household goods

• Safe Bay is located in the parking lot and offers individuals and families living in cars and vans a place to rest without fear of crime, harassment, or being moved along by law enforcement or private security guards. Individuals and families can access showers, breakfast and housing navigation services provided by Daminao Center.

• Work related transportation:

• Gas vouchers: MUST have valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and proof of employment. Can only be accessed once per year.
• Bus pass: MUST have ID and proof of employment. The value of a bus pass is $25 and can only be accessed once per year.

• Provides computer classes - Work readiness skills - Working Assessment - Orientation: Comprehensive Orientation to Promoting Employability (COPE) - Resumes: Resume preparation assistance - GED referral

• Links to Human Service Programs

• Job Search

• Programs and services based on needs of service area

• Provide low-income housing and rental assistance

• public housing - transitional housing.

Community service liaisons offer the following services:

• Advocate for working family issues, including affordable health care, improved transit, and an economy that works for all

• Coordinate strike and layoff training for unions

• Mobilize union members and community and religious organizations in support of workers' struggles for justice

• Provide information and referral services for a variety of resources, including health care, food, financial assistance, and foreclosure prevention

• MFIP / Minnesota Family Investment Program

• GA / General Assistance For Adults With No Children

• MSA / Minnesota Supplemental Aid For Elderly and Disabled (physically and mentally)

• Crisis / Emergency Assistance / Housing crisis

• Or apply online at www.mnbenefits.mn.gov