COVID-19 Specific Resources

Note: This site is a work in progress and will be updated regularly with new information. Please come back for more!

COVID-19 Internet Options

Charter/Spectrum's Low Cost Internet 1-844-488-8395

Comcast Internet for Low-Income Families 1-855-846-8376 ( English) and 1-855-765-6995 (Spanish)

AT&T offers a discount for those who qualify for SNAP 1-866-861-6075

Xfinity WiFi Nationwide for Free (60 days) 1-800-934-6489

Frontier Lifeline Discount

ISD199 Internet

Dakota County Library Hotspots & Chromebook - 6 week free rental

ISD 199 Tech Support

During distance learning ISD 199 students and families can contact the Instructional Technology Department for technical support using the following information.

Complete the Distance Learning Support Request form for students and families

Email: elearningsupport@isd199.org

Phone: 651-306-7600 (Please leave a message to submit a ticket if your call is not answered.)


General Resources

Dakota County Essential Services -- this service arranges resources for families impacted by COVID-19. Ways they can assist include delivering food to the home, hotel stay for patient in isolation, medication delivery, advocacy, etc. Call 651-438-4634

Ramsey County Essential Services -- same services as above. Call 651-488-3874

State of Minnesota - Parent & Family Resource Guide

ISD199 COVID-19 Website w/ Updated Resources & Info

Dakota County COVID-19 Community Resources

Insuroon Family Center (specific to Somali women & girls)

Common Sense Media Resources for Families

MSSWA COVID-19 Resources (MN specific)

SSWAA COVID-19 Resources (US specific)

Inver Grove Heights Family Resource Guide 2019-2020

MN Resource Connection (Facebook page)

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Library Resources for K-12 Learners: Bilingual Presentation in English and Spanish

Learn about the library's free online services available to help support student learning, including online tutoring, language learning, virtual programs and more. Co-presented in English and Spanish. Geared for adults.

Zoom virtual event

Tuesday, Dec. 1, 7–8 p.m. Register now.



Housing Resources

COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program - For complete details on who is eligible to apply and what costs are covered by the program, visit www.211unitedway.org. Interested applicants may also call 211 (Toll Free: 1.800.543.7709; Local: 651.291.0211) or text “MNRENT” to 898-211 to learn more. The 211 helpline has dedicated multilingual staff available to answer questions about the COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Insuroon Family Center (specific to Somali women & girls)


COVID Testing

Free At Home Saliva Test - order here

Inver Grove Heights National Guard Armory Community Testing Site

Financial Resources

Local & National Mutual Aid

COVID-19 & Unemployment Benefits

Free Legal Help for Renters

MNSURE Health Insurance options during COVID-19

COVID-19 Funeral Assistance


Food Resources

ISD199 - Food for Students

Hunger Solutions - Find Food Map

Every Meal Winter Food Program (previously Sheridan Story)

Insuroon Family Center (specific to Somali women & girls)

MN Food Helpline Tel.1-888-711-1151

Programs & Restaurants Offering Food

Free Meals to Kids in Twin Cities Area

The Open Door

Neighbors, Inc.

Loaves & Fishes, Inver Grove Heights

Caring Hearts in Action MN (Farmington, MN)

360 Communities

Metro Area Restaurant Curbside Takeout or Pick-Up

Kaitlyn's Kloset - MN - a platform for members to request and provide resources for children including, baby items, clothing, toys, and books

Wakota Life - diapers, wipes, clothing, & limited baby food


Clothing Resources

Caring Hearts in Action MN (Farmington, MN)

Neighbors, Inc.

Kaitlyn's Kloset - MN - a platform for members to request and provide resources for children including, baby items, clothing, toys, and books

Wakota Life - diapers, wipes, clothing, & limited baby food


Somali COVID-19 Resources


Learn about COVID-19.pdf

United Way COVID-19 Economic Relief Fund Resource:

If you know someone is in need, dial 211 or text the letters MNCOVID to 898-211 or dial 1-866-211-9966

Check the website to find and connect with a volunteer near you 24/7 who can help connect you with hundreds of programs that assist with rent/utility assistance, food pantries, shelter, and so much more.

Mental Health & Social - Emotional Learning Resources

Mental & Emotional Support

Free Online NAMI Support Groups in Minnesota

Insuroon Family Center (specific to Somali women & girls)

Free Online Parent Support (endorsed by MN Department of Health & MACMH-MN Association for Children's Mental Health)

How Right Now: Finding What Helps

Children's Mental Health Crisis Response (by county in MN)

Crisis Text Line text "MN" to 741741

MN Teen Mental Health Directory

MN Adult Mental Health Resources

MN Adult Mental Health Crisis Response (by county in MN)

Virtual AA Meetings


30ThingsWeCanDoForOurEmotionalHealthSELResourceSheet.pdf

Workouts You Can Do at Home

Yoga & MIndful Movement - Specific to Middle Schoolers from a Guidance Counselor & Yoga Instructor

4 At-Home Workouts

Yoga for Kids (30 minutes)

Yoga for Teens (21 minutes) *13+ content

Workout for Kids & Parents (25 minutes)

DownDog - yoga, HIIT, Barre, & 7 min workouts (free until April 1)

CosmicKids Yoga & Mindfulness

1000 Petals - Yoga Calm & Move Mindfully

Just for Kix - Digital Dance Videos

NBC News - Cardio & Strength Workouts

Fitness Blender - Free Cardio, Strength, and Stretch Workouts

CrossFit - Drills & Exercises

Darebee - Workout of the Day + More

Movement Apps, Games, & Websites


30 Virtual Field Trips

Virtual Field Trips