Scott-Carver-Dakota CAP Agency, Inc.

Valley Green Center for Workforce Development
712 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee 952-496-2125
110650 Village Rd., Chaska 952-960-9700
E-mail info@capagency.org
Web site www.capagency.org
The CAP Agency is a private, non-profit human service organization serving a three-county area. The following is a list of its services, along with a short description and the phone number for each program. To reach a program, call the number listed above, unless otherwise indicated.

Children & Family Services

Child Care Resource and Referral 952-496-2125
Supports the development and maintenance of high quality childcare opportunities. Assists prospective providers in establishing their business and provides ongoing information to parents, providers and the community about current and emerging trends and issues in the area of early childhood care and education.
For child care referrals, call 651-641-0332
Crisis Nursery 763-591-0100
Provides parents in crisis with short-term day and overnight childcare. Also offers parents counseling, support and referral services. Telephone calls are answered 24 hours a day.

Head Start
Provides a family-oriented child development program providing education, social services and health and nutrition services for 3- to 5-year-olds from income-eligible families. Head Start also serves children with disabilities.

Food & Nutrition Services

Food Shelf 952-496-2125
Offers a nutritionally balanced food package to individuals and families who do not have adequate resources to meet their nutritional needs. The Food Shelf is located at 712 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee.
WIC (Women, Infants and Children) 952-402-9869
Provides nutrition education and food vouchers to qualifying women who are pregnant, breast-feeding or postpartum, and families with infants and children to age 5.
Meals on Wheels 952-402-9855
Provides weekday delivery of nutritious meals to homebound citizens age 60 and over. The Meals on Wheels service is available on a short-term or long-term basis.
Senior Dining 952-402-9855
Provides appetizing, nutritious meals and fellowship in a community setting, Monday-Friday, except holidays. Participants must be 60 years of age, or the spouse of a senior. A minimum contribution of $3 per meal is suggested. Reservations are required two days in advance.

Housing & Energy Services

Energy Assistance Program
Provides eligible households with grants to help with cost of heating bills and energy-related repairs.
Homeless Prevention
Helps people who are at risk of becoming homeless to maintain current housing. Assistance includes supportive services intended to help clients stabilize their situation and become self-reliant.
Transitional Housing
Provides homeless families and individuals with special needs safe, affordable housing for up to two years while they work toward self-reliance.
River Valley Nursing Center (RVNC) 952-496-8669
752 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee
The RVNC assesses, educates and refers available services as a health care and community resource for community members in Scott and Carver counties.
Weatherization
Helps eligible homeowners and renters reduce their heating and cooling costs by providing insulation and caulking and making minor repairs.

Community-Based Services

Emergency Services
Provides funds for rent, prescriptions, automobile fuel, car repairs and other necessities to people in emergency situations when other options are not available. Assistance is given in the form of grants and no-interest loans.
Getting There
This program facilitates the donation of used vehicles to support the work of the Agency.
State Health Insurance Counseling 952-496-2125
Offers counseling regarding Medicare and other supplemental health insurance programs to seniors or people with disabilities who qualify for SSI and Medicare. Services include assistance resolving problems with Medicare bills, purchasing supplemental coverage or determining eligibility for “add on” programs.
Thrift Shop 952-402-9878
Provides a comfortable and upbeat department store atmosphere where gently used clothing and small household items can be purchased at very affordable prices. Located at 712 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee, the store is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Volunteers contribute their time to assist in the operation of the Thrift Shop, and all the items on the sales floor are donated.
Hope for the Holidays 952-496-2125
“Adopt-a-family” holiday gift sponsorship program that provides families with gifts for the December holidays. Sponsors often include businesses, civic groups, faith communities, schools and individuals.
Chore Services 952-496-2125
Provides senior citizens with indoor and outdoor maintenance services to help enable older adults to continue to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible.
Ways to Work 651-322-3544
This program enables individuals or families to obtain low-interest bank financing to purchase affordable transportation for work.

Scott County

Human Services

Scott County Government Center
200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee 952-445-7750

Valley Green Workforce Development Center
752 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee 952-496-8686

Child Support Enforcement 952-496-8183
Assistance in collecting child support.

Employment & Training 952-496-8686
Job Training: Providing training and job placement for adults and youth.
Summer Youth Program: Summer jobs for youth ages 14-21.
Senior Employment: Part-time jobs for people over 55.

Child Care Assistance 952-496-8686
Child Care: Help in paying for child care expenses.

Financial Assistance 952-445-7751
Emergency Assistance: Emergency help to adults and families.
MFIP (formerly AFDC): Monthly help for families with children in need of food, clothing and/or shelter.
General Assistance: Monthly help for adults who meet a category of eligibility.
Food Support: Providing support for families and adults.
Medical Assistance: Help for adults and families with children who do not have money for medical care.
Minnesota Supplemental Aid: Help for people who are aged, blind or disabled.
County Funeral: Assistance with burial expenses.
Fraud: Preventing people from obtaining assistance for which they do not qualify.

Mental Health Program 952-445-7751
Emergency After Hours 952-442-7601
Scott County Mental Health Center: Assessment and testing, emergency help, couples and family counseling, support groups, court-ordered mediation evaluations for families that are separating, case management and support for those with mental illness, and group therapy.

Carver-Scott Crisis Program
24-hour phone 952-442-7601

Public Health Nursing 952-496-8577
Disease Prevention: Control of and education about diseases that can spread; and immunization clinics.
Health Promotion: Information about how to stay healthy.
Maternal & Child Health: Teach pregnant women and new mothers how to care for themselves and their children.
Child & Teen Checkups: Well child screening services for all children, birth to 21 years.

Social Services 952-445-7751
Emergency After Hours 952-442-7601
Adult Mental Health: Services provided to adults with severe and persistent mental illness
Adult Services: Protection of vulnerable adults, information about senior services, and services to support adults to live in their own homes.
Children’s Mental Health: Services to families of and children who have severe emotional disturbance.
Children’s Services: Protection of abused or neglected children, and help to strengthen families so they can stay together.
Central Intake: Information about services, referrals to services and determination of services required.
Chemical Dependency: Provision of assessment and referral to required services.
Developmental Disabilities: Provide services to help people with developmental disabilities live in their communities.
Long Term Care Intake 952-496-8556
Long term care consultations to help people and their families choose services that reflect their needs and preferences.
Administration and case management of home and community-based waiver programs.
Relocation screenings for clients leaving nursing homes.

Volunteers 952-496-8169
Opportunities for mentors, drivers, budget consultants, activity and office assistants and internships.