Transportation
Name 3 kinds of transportation in the Twin Cities.
Examples: bus, light rail, car, bike, scooter, walking, etc.
What might happen if you do not pay your rent?
Eviction
Where should you go if: you have an earache for three days
Clinic for an appointment or urgent care if you don't have one
When do children usually finish school each year?
May
Where can you get free food?
What is one way to get help with transportation?
Example: apply for Metro Transit's TAP program, Metro Mobility, bikes, bus cards from programs, etc.
What are 2 responsibilities you have as a renter?
pay your bills, maintain the apartment, tell your landlord if something breaks, keep quiet hours, take out your trash and recycling, shovel in the winter (if in a house)
Where should you go if: you have chest pains.
Hospital
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What are 3 free things to do for fun in the Twin Cities?
Examples: walk around a lake, Como Zoo, Minnesota Institute of Art, festivals, etc.
How can you find directions for the bus to places around the Twin Cities?
Metro Transit website or Google Maps
What are three things you should do to be safe in your home?
examples: lock your doors, supervise children in the bathtub, don't smoke in bed, keep chemicals aware from children, don't microwave metal, etc.
What are the 3 places to get care for your health in the US?
Clinic, urgent care, ER or hospital
What are some example of free adult education classes?
What are 2 places that sell affordable clothing?
Good Will, Steeple People, Arc Value Village, etc
What are 3 requirements to get a driver's license in MN?
must be 16 or older, must pass a written test, must pass a practical test
What are 2 ways to get help with paying for housing?
Section 8, Public Housing, Energy Assistance, Housing coaches, etc.
What kind of insurance do you have?
Medical Assistance or private insurance
Why should you take a college readiness class before going to college?
To make sure you don't pay for remedial classes at college
What are 3 major immigrant/refugee populations in the Twin Cities?
Mexican, Hmong, Somali, Indian, Ethiopian, Chinese, etc.
What are 3 responsibilities of being a car owner?
pay for tabs/registration, car maintenance, driving safely (ex: no speeding, no drunk driving), park in the correct spots, move your car on snow days, etc.
What is the name of the organization that helps with taxes & financial coaching?
Prepare & Prosper
What is the name of the website that helps you find health insurance?
MNSure
What are 2 ways to reduce the cost of college?
Apply for grants or scholarships, go to a 2 year college and then transfer, don't take remedial or non-credit classes
What are 3 things you can do at a library?
Check out books, check out movies, check out magazines, use computers, take classes, have meetings, go to story time with your kids, get homework help, etc.