General Resources

  • Help Me Connect (Parent resource link)

    Help Me Connect is a state online navigator which can connect parents (and expecting parents) to local resources in many different areas including childcare, developmental and behavioral concerns, disability support, mental health, dental health, legal concerns and basic needs. 

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  • Tech Packs for Job Seekers

    Scott County Library is providing Tech Packs for residents over the age of 18 who are experiencing job loss/layoff, reduction in work hours or delays in the hiring process. These are available on a limited basis and can be checked out for 90 days. 

    This Tech Pack includes a connection to a hotspot to connect to the internet; a laptop with charger and free job hunting resource information.

    Click on the link below for more information and application. 

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  • Project Community Connect

    Due to COVID an in-person Project Community Connect was not held. Resource information was provided to community partners. Please contact the School Social Worker at your school to get information about various resources. 

    Various services and information provided to families in the Scott/Carver area (healthcare, legal, employment, benefits, haircuts, education, housing, education, veteran services and much more!)

     

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  • United Way community help line

    United Way 2-1-1 is a community help line that connects individual's with information about:
     
    childcare
    education
    health services
    legal help
    transportation
    counseling
    food
    housing
    employment
    parenting resources
    emergency preparedness
    energy assistance
    and much more!
     
     
     
    Dial 2-1-1 from any landline
     
    Dial 651-291-0211 on your cell phone
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  • Car seat inspections

    Research shows that 80 to 90 percent of car seats are used incorrectly. This class is designed to provide instruction and hands-on demonstration to keep your baby safe during vehicle transportation.
     
    St. Francis Regional Medical Center: Call to make an appointment at 952-428-3115 for a clinic. The link below will connect you to the calendar for clinics.
     
     
     
    Shakopee Police Department also will do inspections when time permits.  Call to make an appointment at 952-233-9400
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  • CAP Agency

    CAP Agency coordinates various social services for Scott County residents including childcare resource and referral, crisis nursery, food shelf, thrift store, housing assistance, WIC program, and heat/energy assistance programs. Call the Shakopee office at 952-496-2125.
     
    WIC voucher pick up is from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. the second Monday, third Thursday and fourth Tuesday of each month at the CAP Agency, 712 Canterbury Road South in Shakopee. Call 952-402-9869.
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  • Smart Link Transit

    Provides local public transportation. Call 952-496-8341 or follow the link below.

     

    https://scottcountymn.gov/516/SmartLink-Transit

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