Recipe Book - Carver County

Carver County
Family Resource Guide
2014
What You Will Find Inside
What If My Child Isn’t Doing Things Like Other Children
His/Her Age?
1–2
What Screenings or Assessments Are Available For My Child? 3
Is There Help For Medical Expenses/Coverage?
4
Where Can I Take My Family For Low-Cost Medical/Dental
Services? 5
What Can Community Social Services Provide?
6
What Mental Health/Counseling Services Are Available?
8
Where Can I Go For Early Childhood Family Education?
9
Where Can I Take My Child For Reading Opportunities/Libraries?
9
What About Other Programs/Resources in the Area?
10–16
What If I Need a Crisis Number?18
Carver County Public Health
600 Fourth Street East
Chaska, MN 55318-2102
public-health@co.carver.mn.us
www.co.carver.mn.us
Phone (952) 361-1329
www.helpmegrowmn.org
Frequently Used Numbers
Doctor
Dentist
Daycare
School
No endorsement of service or quality is being implied or promoted.
What If My Child Isn’t Doing Things Like
Other Children His/Her Age?
As you watch your child grow, you may become concerned about
your child’s development. While all young children grow and change
at their own rate, sometimes you may have concerns that your child
is developing differently than others the same age as your child. Early
intervention services are available to families of children with special
needs beginning at birth. There are two programs for eligible children:
• Help Me Grow: Infant and Toddler Intervention are special services
and supports for children birth through age two years and their families.
These services are provided for eligible children who may be experiencing
delays in their development for several reasons, including special health
conditions. These services are designed to meet the unique developmental
needs of each child and their family and are offered at no cost to families.
• Help Me Grow: Preschool Special Education is for eligible children ages
three to five years. Help Me Grow services are free to eligible families
regardless of income or immigrant status. Help Me Grow provides services
based on the needs of preschool children who meet state eligibility criteria
for developmental delay or other disability, and who are experiencing
challenges in their learning and development. Children may be eligible
if they are not able to learn, speak or play like other children who are
the same age.
www.helpmegrowmn.org
What types of services are available to eligible children?
Services are based on the child and family’s needs and priorities. Parents are
essential team members in the decision-making process of identifying services for
their family. Core services at no cost to the family include Service Coordination
and Early Childhood Special Education and related services such as:
• Special instruction and other services, such as speech,
physical and occupational therapy;
• Ways that a family can support their child’s development at home; and
• Connections to community services and programs
Carver County Help Me Grow
952-567-8210
Eastern Carver County Schools
952-556-7222
Statewide Help Me Grow
1-866-693-4769
On-line referral
www.helpmegrowmn.org
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What If My Child Isn’t Doing Things Like Other
Children His/Her Age? (continued)
Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist
952-567-8220
Evaluation and treatment of social emotional concerns in very young children
Occupational/Physical Therapy
Special help for children to develop their motor, sensory, feeding and self-help skills
St. Francis Capable Kids
952-428-1265
Kid Talk, Advanced Children’s Therapy
952-443-9888
Ridgeview Pediatric Rehab
952-442-2191, ext. 6068
Speech and Language Services
Special help for children to develop their communication and language skills
St. Francis Capable Kids
952-428-1265
Kid Talk, Advanced Children’s Therapy
952-443-9888
Ridgeview Pediatric Rehab
952-442-2191, ext. 6068
Children’s Therapy Specialists
952-955-3323
Child Development Assessment and Treatment
Organization that provides evaluation, treatment and services for children with
special developmental needs
Fraser612-767-7222
Alexander Center
952-993-2498
St. David’s Child Development & Family Services
952-939-0396
Ridgeview Pediatric Integrative Medicine
952-361-2476
Children’s Hospital – Developmental Pediatrics
612-813-6777
Developmental Behavioral Pediatric Clinic – U of MN 612-626-4260
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What Screenings or Assessments
Are Available For My Child?
Follow Along Program
For all parents of children birth to age 3 to learn about their child’s
healthy growth and development. Parents can use the program to learn if their
child is playing, talking, growing, moving and acting like other children the same
age. The Follow Along program is open to all county residents; there are no
eligibility requirements or costs associated with participating in Follow Along.
Carver County Follow Along Program
952-361-1329
www.co.carver.mn.us/departments/PH/follow_along_program.asp
Early Childhood Screening
A quick and simple check of how your child is doing between the ages of 3–4
years. It identifies, at an early age, possible health or learning concerns so that
your child can get help before starting school. It is a free service offered by
your school district. In Minnesota, all children are required to complete early
childhood screening before kindergarten entrance. However, it is not a test
for kindergarten.
Chaska, Carver, Chanhassen, Victoria
952-556-7144
Waconia, New Germany, St. Bonifacius
952-442-0613
Norwood Young America, Hamburg, Cologne
952-467-7390
Watertown, Mayer
952-955-0203
Chanhassen, Excelsior, Minnetonka
952-401-6840
Child and Teen Checkups
Child and Teen Checkups (C&TCs) are well-child screenings for children under
the age of 21 who are enrolled in Medical Assistance (MA) or MinnesotaCare.
These checkups are important to children’s health and can include vision,
hearing and developmental checks, a physical exam, immunizations, and an
opportunity to ask questions. These checkups can help find and treat health
problems before any lasting harm is done and will help children grow to their
full healthy potential.
Contact your local health provider for Child and Teen checkups covered under
Medical Assistance (MA) and MinnesotaCare. These programs cover the cost
of the exam.
For those with private insurance, well-child checkups are typically a benefit
under most insurance plans. Please refer to the coverage details of your
insurance benefit plan.
Un/underinsured: call Carver County Public Health for resources
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952-361-1329
Is There Help For Medical Expenses/Coverage?
Health Care Coverage
MNSure1-855-366-7873
A new marketplace where Minnesotans can find, compare, choose and get
quality health care coverage that best fits their needs and budget.
General Assistance Medical Care
Assists persons who cannot meet costs of necessary medical care. Must be
between the ages of 21–64 and not disabled nor eligible for a federal program.
Medical Assistance
Minnesota’s Medicaid program provides services to low-income senior citizens,
families, children, and people with disabilities. There are income limits to qualify
for this program, and you can apply through your local county human services
office.
Minnesota Care
A health care program sponsored by the state for people who live in Minnesota
and do not have access to health insurance. There are income limits and other
guidelines to qualify. Enrollees pay a monthly premium based on income and/or
family size.
TEFRA
Medical Assistance (MA) program for children with disabilities that provides
services for those children who meet eligibility criteria and live at home with
their families. Families can apply through the local county social services office.
Contact Carver County Community Social Services 952-361-1600
Uninsured or Underinsured?
Information and assistance connecting with health care programs that best
meet individual needs
Carver County Public Health Information & Referral Line
952-361-1329
River Valley Nursing Center
952-496-8669
Portico Healthnet
651-489-2273
PACER – Family-to-Family Health Information Center www.pacer.org/health/
952-838-9000
Bridge to Benefits
bridgetobenefits.org
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Where Can I Take My Family For Low-Cost
Medical/Dental Services?
Low-Cost Medical Clinics
St. Mary’s Health Clinic
651-287-7777
My Health for Teens and Young Adults
formerly West Suburban Teen Clinic
952-474-3251
Public Health Immunization Clinic
952-361-1329
Minute Clinic – Chanhassen
1-866-389-2727
Target Clinic – Chaska
952-361-3043
Target Clinic – Waconia
952-442-9333
Community-University Health Care
612-638-0740
Green Central Community Clinic
612-827-7181
NIP Community Clinic
612-374-4089
People Center Medical Clinic
612-332-4973
Low-Cost Dental Services
Children’s Dental Services
612-746-1530
Normandale Dental Hygiene Clinic
952-358-8608
Minnesota Dental Association
612-767-8400
Pacer – Family-to-Family Information Center
www.pacer.org/health/dentalresources.asp
952-838-9000
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile Dental Services Clinic
952-496-8674
Family Planning Resources
Family Planning and STD Hotline
1-800-783-2287
Planned Parenthood
1-800-230-7526
My Health for Teens and Young Adults
formerly West Suburban Teen Clinic
952-474-3251
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What Can Community Social Services Provide?
Cash and Food Programs
Other Services
Minnesota Family Investment Program
Adoption Services
Minnesota Food Assistance Program
Adult Services
General Assistance
Chemical Dependency
MN Supplemental Aid
Child Care Assistance
Refugee Cash Assistance
Child Services
Diversionary Work Program
Child Support
Food Support Program
Developmental Disabilities
Employment and Training
Emergency Programs
Foster Care
Emergency Assistance
Mental Health Services
Emergency General Assistance
Senior Services
Emergency MN Supplemental Aid
Transportation
Developmental Disabilities Case Management
Information about community resources and county, state and federal
programs. Short-term service planning and ongoing case management to
determine the needs of your child, identify and support options and obtain
available funding.
Family Support Grant
The purpose of this state funding program is to support families in providing the
additional services to their child with developmental disabilities. It allows eligible
families to receive monthly grant amounts to purchase services or equipment to
allow their child to remain at home.
Waivered Services
The waiver enables families to keep their disabled child at home or to provide
him/her with services in the least restrictive environment within the community.
It allows Medicaid to cover a variety of services that are not available to other
Medicaid participants. The availability of these services depends on eligibility
and funding.
Contact Carver County Community Social Services 6
952-361-1600
What Does Public Health Have To Offer My Family?
For the Family
Immunizations
Public Health Nurse Visits
Follow Along Program – Child Growth and Development Screening
Pregnancy and Childbirth Education
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Support
Resources for families who have children with special needs
Child & Teen Checkups – Outreach for the preventive healthcare program
In the Community
All Babies Count contact or home visits available to parents of newborns
Child & Teen Checkups for ages 0–21 on Medical Assistance or MNCare
Local Public Health Assessment and Planning
Follow Along child development and action planning
GoCarverGo active living initiative website
Immunization Clinics for uninsured and under-insured residents
Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) of Carver County volunteer program
Office of Aging planning for the increase in residents ages 65+
ReadyCarver emergency preparedness resources website
SHOC: Saving Hearts in Our Communities automated external defibrillator
(AED) program
Worksite Health Promotion resources to encourage healthy behaviors and
reduce health care costs
Communicable Disease Prevention and Control
Public Health Nuisance investigation and abatement enforcement
Information and Resources
952-361-1329
public-health@co.carver.mn.us
Email or call for more information about public health programs and services,
assistance connecting with local resources, or requests for health data.
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What Mental Health/Counseling Services
Are Available?
First Street Center
952-442-4437
Provides mental health assessments, therapy and psychiatry to adults
(including seniors), adolescents, and children in Carver County, as well
as case management, chemical health, and crisis services
Connected Families
Adolescent, family and marriage counseling
952-448-3625
Nystrom and Associates, Ltd
Assessments and counseling for children and family; will provide
counseling in home
952-746-2522
Family Innovations
952-224-2282
Counseling for children and family; will provide counseling in home
Family Connections
Counseling for children and family
952-544-0964
Northland Counseling
Individual and family therapy
952-368-0450
The Jonas Center
Individual, family and couple therapy
952-361-9700
The Lorenz Clinic
Individual, family and couple therapy
952-443-4600
Relate Counseling
952-932-7277
Assessment, counseling, and consultation services provided to individuals,
couples, families, school districts, and community organizations
Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist
952-567-8220
Evaluation and treatment of social emotional concerns in very young children
*For Mental Health Support and Advocacy Resources see page 14
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Where Can I Go For Early Childhood Family
Education?
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
A program for all families with children between the ages of birth and
Kindergarten. The program supports parents in their role as their child’s
first and most important teacher. It is a program that provides information,
support, and friendship.
Chaska, Chanhassen, Victoria, Carver
952-556-7144
Waconia, New Germany, St. Bonifacius
952-442-0613
Norwood Young America, Hamburg, Cologne
952-467-7390
Watertown, Mayer
952-955-0280
Chanhassen, Excelsior, Minnetonka
952-401-6812
Where Can I Take My Child For Reading
Opportunities/Libraries?
Chaska952-448-3886
Chanhassen952-227-1500
Waconia952-442-4714
Norwood952-467-2665
Watertown952-955-2939
Victoria Express
952-227-1500
Cologne Express
952-466-2064
Mayer Express
952-442-4714
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What About Other Programs/Resources in the Area?
CAP – Community Action Program
952-496-2125
(serving Carver, Scott and Dakota counties)
• Thrift shop
• Head Start
• Energy Assistance
• Transitional Housing
• Meals on Wheels
• WIC
• Money Management/
Financial Planning
• Crisis Assistance Funds
• Crisis Nursery
• Emergency Assistance
• Child Care Resources and Referral
• Rental Assistance
• Housing/Homeless Prevention
Food Shelves/Food Programs
Chaska Bountiful Basket
952-556-0244
Chaska Food Shelf
952-960-0142
Chanhassen – PROP
952-937-9120
Norwood Young America
952-467-1870
Waconia952-442-3878
Watertown952-955-1980
Westonka – Mound
952-472-5599
FARE For All
763-450-3880
WIC – Chaska
952-567-8229
WIC – Shakopee
952-496-2125
Free Community Meals
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Chaska
Monday evenings, 5:15–6:15 p.m.
952-448-2433
Church of St. Mark, Shakopee
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
952-445-1319
Minnesota Food Helpline
www.hungersolutions.org
1-888-711-1151
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Programs/Resources in the Area (continued)
Physical Activity Resources
Parks & Recreation
Parks and recreational programs of Carver County offer a variety of leisure
opportunities for residents and visitors of all ages. Check out your city’s
or county’s website for local parks and trails, fitness classes, fitness clubs,
community centers, sports leagues, athletic associations, and more!
GoCarverGo
952 361-1329
www.gocarvergo.org
Use GoCarverGo.org to connect to trails, walking and biking routes, parks,
and other physical activity events throughout Carver County
Carver County Parks
www.co.carver.mn.us/parks
952-466-5250
City of Carver
www.cityofcarver.com
952-448-5353
Chanhassen Parks & Recreation
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
952-227-1100
Chaska Parks & Recreation
www.chaskacommunitycenter.com
952-448-3176
City of Mayer
www.cityofmayer.com
952-657-1502
City of Norwood Young America
www.cityofnya.com
952-467-1800
Victoria Parks & Recreation
www.ci.victoria.mn.us
952-443-4210
Waconia Parks & Recreation
www.waconia.org
952-442-2184
Watertown Parks & Recreation
www.ci.watertown.mn.us
952-955-2681
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Programs/Resources in the Area (continued)
Clothing/Furniture
Love INC. Help Line 952-448-3261
Mary’s Wish
952-442-2268
CAP Agency Thrift Shop (Shakopee)
952-402-9856
Goodwill – Chanhassen
952-934-1354
Goodwill – Shakopee
952-233-8897
PROP952-934-2323
Blessed Bee Thrift Shop
952-448-7794
Trending Upward Thrift Shop (Waconia)
952-261-2343
Eco-Site Thrift Shop (Watertown)
952-955-1130
Transportation
Smartlink952-496-8341
www.smartlinktransit.com
Southwest Transit
www.swtransit.org
952-949-2287
Breastfeeding Support
Ridgeview Medical Center Lactation
952-442-2191, ext. 5262
St. Francis Breastfeeding Support
952-428-2064
La Leche League
612-922-4996
National Breastfeeding Helpline
1-800-994-9662
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Programs/Resources in the Area (continued)
Parenting
MN Parents Know
www.parentsknow.state.mn.us
Website for trusted parenting information, resources and activities
Early Learning Counts! Parenting Webinars
www.workingfam.org
Free monthly online parenting webinars for parents of young children,
ages 0–5 years
Watch Me Grow Scrapbook
www.parentsknow.state.mn.us
A fun way to keep track of how your child is growing and learning from
0–5 years of age
Mom Enough™ Weekly Podcasts
www.parentsknow.state.mn.us
Weekly podcasts on child development and parenting topics
Everyday Parent to Parent Forum
www.parentsknow.state.mn.us
A forum or bulletin board for MN parents to share ideas and concerns
or ask questions about child growth and development
Macaroni Kids Carver County
www.carver.macaronikid.com
Website and free weekly newsletter on local events for kids and families
in Carver County
text4baby
www.text4baby.org
Free weekly messages on your cell phone to help you through pregnancy
and baby’s first year
Follow Along Program
952-361-1329
A fun way to keep track of how your child is growing and learning
U of MN Extension, Carver County
952-466-5300
Programs and publications available on a variety of home and family topics
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Programs/Resources in the Area (continued)
Advocacy/Support
ARC – Greater Twin Cities
952-920-0855
www.arcgreatertwincities.org
Individual advocacy and support for developmentally disabled children and
their families; offers support groups and workshops on key topics and family
events
PACER
952-838-9000 or 800-537-2237
Parent Advocacy Coalition for Education Rights
www.pacer.org
Assistance to individual families, workshops, materials for parents and
professionals, and leadership in securing a free and appropriate public
education for all children
MCYSHN
651-201-3650 or 1-800-728-5420
MN Children & Youth with Special Health Needs
www.health.state.mn.us/mcshn
Information and referral, child advocacy, case consultation and technical
assistance
MN Family Voices
952-838-9000
www.familyvoicesofminnesota.org
Assistance in accessing public and private health insurance (MA, TEFRA),
parent to parent support, information and resources on working with doctors
and schools
Disability Linkage Line
1-866-333-2466
www.minnesotahelp.info
Information and assistance for all disability-related questions. Counselors help
identify resource and benefit options, manage benefits and overcome barriers.
MOMS Club of Waconia
www.freewebs.com/momsclubofwaconia
Chapter of the International MOMS Club, which is an organization offering
support for at-home and part-time working moms.
MN Association for Children’s Mental Health
www.macmh.org
Offers education, support and advocacy
1-800-528-4511
Mental Health Association of Minnesota
1-800-862-1799
Advocacy and assistance with accessing treatment and services for mental
health illnesses
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Offers education, support and advocacy
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651-645-2948
Programs/Resources in the Area (continued)
Adult Basic Education
952-567-8128
Southwest Metro Educational Cooperative
www.swmetro.k12.mn.us
Financial Management
U of MN Extension
952-466-5300
Chemical Dependency
Alcohol and Drug Assessments
952-361-1600
Alcoholics Anonymous
952-922-0880
Alanon/Alateen952-920-3961
Housing
Carver County Community Development Agency
952-448-7715
Tobacco Prevention & Cessation Resources
American Lung Association Minnesota
www.lungusa.org
1-800-586-4872
ClearWay Minnesota
www.clearwaymn.org
952-767-1400
National Cancer Institute-Smoking Quitline
www.smokefree.gov
Nicotine Anonymous-Minnesota
www.nicotine-anonymous.org
1-877-448-7848
952-404-1488
QuitPlan1-888-354-PLAN
www.quitplan.com
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Programs/Resources in the Area (continued)
Car Seat Safety Resources
Carver County Public Health
952-361-1329
public-health@co.carver.mn.us
Provides one-to-one car seat safety checks by appointment. Car seats available
at no cost for those who are in need.
St. Francis Regional Medical Center
1-866-904-9962
Offers a car seat safety class that includes car seat installation demonstration.
On-going car seat clinics.
City of Chanhassen
Offers car seat safety checks by appointment.
952-227-1610
Chaska Police Department
Offers car seat safety checks by appointment.
952-448-4200
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What If I Need a Crisis Number?
Carver/Scott Mental Health Crisis Line
952-442-7601
Crisis Connection
Free 24-hour mental health telephone counseling and resources
612-379-6363
Crisis Nursery
Safe, temporary child care for your children during times of crisis
612-839-5101
Sexual Violence Center
612-871-5111
24-hour services to victims of sexual assault and concerned persons
Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women
952-873-4214
24-hour crisis line, safe homes, support group and supervised visitation
for battered women and their children
Suicide Prevention
MN Crisis Line
1-866-379-6363
National Suicide Prevention Life Line1-800-273-8255
Child Protection
Call to report child abuse and neglect
Poison Control
952-361-1600
1-800-222-1222
Carver County Public Health
600 Fourth Street East
Chaska, MN 55318-2102
public-health@co.carver.mn.us
www.co.carver.mn.us
Phone (952) 361-1329
Document created and maintained by Carver County Public Health.
Please contact us at 952-361-1329 for edits or copies needed.
Revised December 2013