301 Second Street East Hastings, Minnesota 55033
Phone (651) 437-7134 Fax (651) 437-1292
Bridge To Benefits
Bridge to Benefits is a multi-state project by Children’s Defense Fund Minnesota to improve the well-being of families and individuals by linking them to public work support programs and tax credits.
Dakota County
Food support
emergency assistance
medical assistance
WIC
CDA
Community Development Agency
Section 8
Family Town homes
Senior Housing
Mortgage Foreclosure assistance
CAP Agency
Energy Assistance
Weatherization Program
Hastings Community Connections
link to resources available in the Hastings area
MAC/NAP Program
Supplemental Food Programs
Parent Support Services
24 hour crisis support
education services
School District 200
Switchboard
Community Education
ECFE
Workforce Center
info for assistance with job search
Grant Assistance For Emergency Needs
All services require a client to speak with an emergency service worker to determine eligibility for a grant. Grants do require a demonstrated emergency need for the assistance and that the situation has been resolved if grant is approved. Please call Hastings Family Service to speak with a worker prior to scheduling an appointment. 651-437-7134
Housing
Rental Assistance and/or Damage Deposit.
Mortgage Assistance(not for forecloses, one month ONLY).
Temporary Shelter for clients who have to temporarily vacate home for repairs or lack of utilities.
Small home repairs.
Utilities.
Medical
Emergency Dental-immediate pain only.
Prescriptions
Eye Exam and glasses
Co-pay for insurance
Employment
Car insurance, tabs, repair and gas vouchers for vehicles used for work.
Work clothes
Children
Cribs
Car Seats
Miscellaneous
Replacement ID
Birth Certificates
Transportation to Homeless Shelters
The following items do not require a grant application.
Call HFS at 651-437-7134 for more information about :
