Care
Ask about it
Tell us more about what you need. We answer first, then show the programs that fit, then ask a few questions to narrow it down.
Programs in Minnesota
Minnesota programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families
Child Care Assistance Program
CCAP helps eligible families pay for child care while they work, attend school, look for work, or follow an employment plan.
Ways to apply:OnlinePaperIn person
Minnesota Board on Aging
Aging services and Aging Pathways
Minnesota Aging Pathways connects older adults and caregivers with local services, benefits counseling, and long-term care information.
Ways to apply:Phone
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Developmental Disabilities Waiver
The DD Waiver funds community services for eligible people with developmental disabilities who need a high level of support.
Ways to apply:PaperIn person
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
VRS helps eligible people with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep a job.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhoneIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Head Start and Early Head Start
Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Find a program near you with the Head Start locator and contact it to apply.
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- United Way 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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