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21 resources for Chippewa County
Aging Well
Medicare counseling, benefits check-ups, caregiver guidance, planning-ahead documents, and help completing applications.
Benefits application assistance
Offered by the Prairie Five Family Resource Center for individuals and families in Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift, and Yellow Medicine counties.
Child Care Aware
Services that support child care programs, including startup and retention, Parent Aware quality coaching, training, grants, and financial assistance.
Community events and family engagement opportunities
Offered by the Prairie Five Family Resource Center for individuals and families in Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift, and Yellow Medicine counties.
Connections to healthcare, schools, social services, and local resources
Offered by the Prairie Five Family Resource Center for individuals and families in Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift, and Yellow Medicine counties.
Early Learning Scholarships
Scholarships that increase access to high-quality child care and early education programs for children ages 0-4 with the highest needs.
Emergency Services for housing
Help for people experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis, including limited motel stays, transitional housing, and homelessness prevention assistance.
Energy Assistance Program
Financial assistance to pay a portion of a household's energy and heating bills, with emergency help for utility disconnection and heating system repair.
Food pantry and basic needs information
Offered by the Prairie Five Family Resource Center for individuals and families in Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift, and Yellow Medicine counties.
Free Tax Clinic
Free tax clinics held by appointment in Madison, Montevideo, Benson, Canby, Ortonville, Appleton, and Granite Falls.
Head Start & Early Head Start
A comprehensive early childhood program serving income-eligible pregnant women and families with children up to 5 years old.
Home repair loans
Income-based deferred loans for basic, necessary repairs to owner-occupied homes, funded through the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency.
MNsure & Medical Assistance
Questions about applying for or renewing Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare? The Prairie Five website lists organizations that can help.
Outreach offices & thrift stores
County outreach offices give information and referrals for Prairie Five services. Clothing rooms and thrift stores sell donated clothing and household items at low prices.
Parenting support and family education
Offered by the Prairie Five Family Resource Center for individuals and families in Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift, and Yellow Medicine counties.
Peer support groups and social connections
Offered by the Prairie Five Family Resource Center for individuals and families in Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift, and Yellow Medicine counties.
Prairie Five Meals
Congregate dining, home-delivered meals, and frozen meals in 36 communities, promoting health and independent living for older adults.
Prairie Five RIDES public transportation
A demand-responsive combination of volunteer driver and bus service for the general public.
Prairie Five food shelves
Food shelves that provide a three-day supply of food. Locations and open hours for each county are listed on the Prairie Five website.
Resource navigation and referrals
Offered by the Prairie Five Family Resource Center for individuals and families in Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift, and Yellow Medicine counties.
Weatherization
Reduces home energy use and costs for eligible households by improving the energy efficiency of their homes while ensuring health and safety.