Bridge to Benefits is a 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. By answering a few simple questions, you will be able to see if you or someone else may be eligible for public work support programs. You will NOT be asked for information that identifies you. 

Many Metro North ABE students also have children to care for. Local counties may be able to provide you with childcare assistance and support resources. 

• Anoka County Childcare Resource
• Hennepin County Childcare Assistance
• Ramsey County Childcare Assistant 
  
  

Metro North ABE is proud to partner with local careerforce centers to create opportunities for students to build skills and identify employment opportunities. The Minnesota CareerForce Center helps job seekers and provides many employment resources.

• Minnesota CareerForce Center- Blaine 
• Minnesota CareerForce Center- Brookyn Park 
• Minnesota CareerForce Center- Minneapolis North
• Minnesota CareerForce Center- Monticello
  
  

The north metro area has many food shelf resources for families. See list below for food shelves near Metro North ABE sites.

• Anoka County Brotherhood Council (ACBC) 
• North Anoka County Emergency Food Shelf (NACE) 
• Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP)
• Southern Anoka Communication Assistant (SACA)
• Centennial Food Shelf
• NEAR Food Shelf
• Salvation Army Food Shelf
• CAER Food Shelf

Fare for All

• Fare For All is a great way to save money on quality, nutritious food. We buy fresh fruits, vegetables, and frozen meat in bulk to save you up to 40% off grocery store prices. We select the best food from our shipments, pre-packaging it to give you the greatest deals. Fare For All is community-supported and open to everyone. 
  
  

Metro North ABE is proud of the many resources in our local area that offer support for mental, physical and emotional health needs.

PANDA- Minnesota Adult Basic Education Disability Specialists

• PANDA - Minnesota ABE Disabilities provides resources and information for individuals with disabilities.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

• NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

Alexandra House

• Alexandra House supports everyone who is affected by domestic and sexual violence and abuse in later life. We are a resource for victims and survivors of sexual violence in any form. We also offer support to friends and family of victim/survivors and other concerned persons.
  
  

Metro by T-Mobile - discounted tablet; EBB link for an explanation on the program and to apply is small and on the bottom. They do offer other devices other than just cell phones.

PCs for People - <$100 discount on select computers when purchasing internet

StandUp Wireless - discounted $10.01 tablet

TerraCom - a tablet with a minimal one-time co-payment

TruConnect - a free Android phone or wi-fi hotspot

TracFone Wireless -only mobile

EveryoneOn offers information on low-cost internet providers based on your zip code. Just enter your zip code and answer some questions and see what opportunities are right for you and your family.

Minnesota providers offering laptops, desktops or tablets

Literacy Action Network (LAN)

Literacy Action Network works to develop, improve, and expand adult literacy services by coordinating public policy and legislative advocacy, fostering statewide collaboration, and supporting quality ABE services.

• ABE Impact Report

Minnesota Adult Basic Education

Minnesota Adult Basic Education (ABE) is a state-wide system that serves approximately 65,000 adults annually. 

Do you have a diploma from outside the United States? Colleges and places of employment will often accept high school or college diplomas from outside the United States. However, they require a translation of your transcript into English. We have referred students to the two sites below. However, we recommend that you research both and see which one is best for you.

ece.org

wes.org

Metro North ABE has multiple locations that are located on Metro Transit bus lines. There are also other transportation services available in our region to help get students to class.

Metro Transit

Metro Transit is the transportation resource for the Twin Cities, offering an integrated network of buses, light rail and commuter trains as well as resources for those who carpool, vanpool, walk or bike. It added a light-rail link between downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul in mid-2014 and is developing enhanced transitways throughout the region.

Metro Mobility

Metro Mobility is a shared public transportation service for certified riders who are unable to use regular fixed-route buses due to a disability or health condition. Rides are provided for any purpose.

Car Repair Assistance

Anoka County has two options for assistance with car repairs Cars for Neighbors provides assistance for car repairs. The Anoka County Transportation Solutions Program provides car repair, insurance and licensing assistance.

Metro North ABE does offer some Citizenship Test preparation. For students who would like to study and prepare for the test, but can't participate in one of our classes, we have some choices for practicing for the citizenship test here.

Online study material

• American History Practice Activities: Great videos and activities to study for the test.
• USA Learns Citizenship Course: A good class made by USA Learns.
• Citizenship Vocabulary Practice Video: Video that reads vocabulary and definitions to you.
• Citizenship Interview Example Video: A video that shows you an example of what the citizenship test will be like.
• Citizenship Writing Practice: Writing practice for the citizenship test.
• US Citizenship Resource Center: Resources provided by the US government to help you decide if citizenship is right for you and begin the process.

Print materials

• Official Review Sheet from the US Government: A printable document you can use to study.

Practice tests

• Official Citizenship Practice Test: A practice test the government provides to help you study.
• More Citizenship Test Review and Practice Tests: More review resources.