Carver County
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Local offices in Carver County
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Human services · County office
Carver County Health and Human Services
602 East Fourth Street, Chaska, MN 55318
Help here
- Financial, food, and health care assistanceStaff help residents apply for food, cash, child care, health care, and long-term care assistance.
- Child supportThe county provides child support services for families.
- Mental health and substance use supportResidents can contact the county for mental health and substance use services.
- Housing resourcesStaff connect residents with housing and homelessness resources.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on carvercountymn.gov
Public health · County office
Carver County WIC
110 West Second Street, Chaska, MN 55318
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC offers eligible families food benefits, nutrition guidance, and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on carvercountymn.gov
Local office · Regional office
United Way 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCallers can get connected with local help for food, housing, utilities, health, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org
Housing help · County office
Carver County Community Development Agency
705 North Walnut Street, Chaska, MN 55318
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceThe agency helps residents find affordable rentals and apply for housing assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on carvercda.org
Public health · County office
Carver County Public Health
600 East Fourth Street, Chaska, MN 55318
Help here
- Public health servicesThe department provides vaccinations, family health support, and public health information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on carvercountymn.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Carver County Law Library
604 East Fourth Street, Chaska, MN 55318
Help here
- Legal research resourcesThe public can use legal materials and self-help books at the law library.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on carvercountymn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Trellis
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding services and support to live safely at home.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on trellisconnects.org
Veterans · County office
Carver County Veteran Services
600 East Fourth Street, Chaska, MN 55318
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceStaff help veterans and their families understand and apply for available benefits.
- Veterans transportationEligible veterans can request rides to specified VA medical appointments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on carvercountymn.gov
Jobs and training · County office
CareerForce in Chaska
602 East Fourth Street, Chaska, MN 55318
Help here
- Job search and employment helpJob seekers can use computers and get help finding work and building job search skills.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on carvercountymn.gov
Library · County office
Carver County Library
Help here
- Library resources and programsResidents can borrow books and other materials, use computers, and take part in library programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on carverlib.org
Carver County, Minnesota website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Carver County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Second Harvest Heartland
7101 Winnetka Avenue N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver, and Dakota Counties
712 Canterbury Rd S, Shakopee, MN 55379-1840
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Carver County
Minnesota programs by kind of help
These are run by Minnesota and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- United Way 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-543-7709 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988