Unemployed Services

If you are between jobs...click here for resources that might be extremely helpful to you

Social Services:

Sometimes our circumstances can be overwhelming, and we're unsure where to turn. Here is a brief list of government, community and faith-based organizations that may be of help when life gets hard. Our hope is through partnering with multiple agencies that you will be able to connect with the best resources. Sometimes there is a blend of organizations that can help, whereas one organization is unable to provide comprehensive assistance. Please let us know if there are other ways that we can help.

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Important Contact Info for All Victims

24 Hour Crisis Phone Lines

• Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women - 952-873-4214
• Sexual Violence Center - 952-448-5425
• Crisis Nursery - 612-839-5101
• Statewide Referral Service for Crime Victims - 1-800-247-0390
• Council on Crime Justice/Victim Services - 612-673-2904

Victim Services (Not 24 Hour Lines)

• Scott County Attorney's Victim/Witness Program - 952-496-8244
• Crime Victim Reparations Board - 651-201-7300   [or outside the metro 1-800-622-8799]

 Other Important Numbers

• Scott County Jail - 952.496.8327
• MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) - 1-800-GET-MADD
• Tenants Advocate - 612-673-3003
• Child Abuse Hotline - 1-800-422-0879          [TDD 1-612-282-6555]
• SMRLS (Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services)  952-440-1040  
• Spanish Advocate  - 952.440.1651

CAP Agency:

CAP is a private non-profit organization providing services to residents of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties. The agency is part of a statewide coalition of 29 agencies and a national association of nearly 1,000 Community Action Agencies focused on reducing poverty by "filling the gaps" of service within each county-designated service area. The CAP Agency is located at 712 Canterbury Road South, Shakopee, MN 55379 or you can call (952) 496-2125.

Partial list of their services...

• CAP Agency WIC - Women, Infants & Children
• Child Care Resource & Referral
• Clothing Thrift Shop
• Crises Nursery
• Emergency Services
• Energy Assistance Program
• Food Shelf
• Head Start
• Housing & Homeless Prevention

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County Agencies:

Sometimes there are many resources available from our counties that we may not be aware of. Contact the county office in which you live to learn more:

• Carver County
• Dakota County
• Hennepin County
• Scott County

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Local Food Shelves:

Adoration has partnered with both food shelves, donating non-perishable food items to benefit those in our communities. Sometimes you may need a little help to simply feed your family. The following agencies may be able to help.

• Mobile Food Shelf - is faith-based community organization that delivers! How cool is that? Call (612) 840-9407 or send email for more info.
• CAP Agency Food Shelf Call (952) 496-2125 or send email for more info.

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Community Action Council

The Community Action Council has more than 30 years experience serving families in our community. They are a source for holistic, innovative services that meet a family's immediate needs and also address underlying problems to make a dramatic difference in their lives. The Community Action Council can be reached at 952-985-5300.

Services they provide include….

• Violence Prevention & Intervention
• Family Support including resources, encouragement, referrals and follow-up.
• Partners for Success in School
• Volunteerism

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