On April 15th, 2020, Governor Tim Walz signed into law the Alec Smith Insulin Affordability Act which created the Minnesota Insulin Safety Net Program. The overall program, which begins July 1, allows eligible individuals to apply for an “urgent need” supply (30-days) of insulin with a valid prescription (the Urgent Need Insulin Safety Net Program). These
Contact:For media inquiries onlyKatie BauerCommunications651-431-3833Katie.Bauer@state.mn.us Those on free and reduced-price meal program to receive additional SNAP benefits To ensure 350,000 Minnesota school children who qualify for the federal free and reduced-price meal program have access to healthy food, the Minnesota Department of Human Services, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Education and Code for
The Minnesota Head Start Association (MHSA) recently honored Melody Hedden (Assistant Director of Program Services) as a Minnesota Head Start Hero (Head Start alumni who became involved in their local community and made a difference). Hedden was recognized at the Minnesota Head Start Heroes Ceremony held at the Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul
Date of Request Notification: 4-6-20 RFQ for Purposes of: New computers for offices Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. is requesting quotes for the purposes of determining the preferred vendor that provides the best value for meeting our project needs. All vendors who adequately complete the attached Request for Quotes form will be considered for this project.
Applications for the Peacetime Emergency Child Care Grants are now being accepted. These grants are for licensed child care providers serving essential workers during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Child care programs eligible to apply for grants include licensed family and group family programs, licensed child care centers, and tribally licensed child care programs. Selected
Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc’s Head Start, Child and Family Programs is excited to announce the opening of a Migrant and Seasonal Head Start center in Worthington. The center plans to open on Monday, June 8 and offer services through Wednesday, August 26 and will be located at 713 10th St. Migrant Head Start (Region XII)
(Washington, D.C., March 24, 2020) – Be on the lookout for potential scammers using the COVID-19 situation to steal personal information, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) warned Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants today. USDA is issuing this warning after receiving reports of several possible SNAP fraud attempts. “While many organizations are seeking to help communities
Tri-Valley Senior Programs is excited to announce it has been awarded a Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) grant to fund the Foster Grandparent Program in Eastern North Dakota. Tri-Valley’s Eastern North Dakota Foster Grandparent Program will have a start date of July 1, 2020. It will serve the counties of Barnes, Benson, Cass,
Tri-Valley Transportation Programs recently extended services for T.H.E. Bus in Crookston and Thief River Falls. T.H.E. Bus previously operated until 6 p.m. and will now operate until 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Riders will need to call by 6 p.m. to schedule their rides until more staff can be hired. (Individuals can apply for the
Tri-Valley Head Start, Child and Family Programs was excited to see the results of their 2019 Parent Survey. With 193 responses collected, the program realized that the participating families were overall happy with the programs Tri-Valley Head Start, Child and Family Programs has to offer. Most of the questions were answered with 95% or more
