Immediate Help for K-12 Employees
Feeling overwhelmed? You are not alone. Find unemployment benefits, financial management, child care, transportation, support services, health care coverage, and other resources to help you deal with a job loss.
People in the midst of job transitions often need help dealing with personal issues. Don't be afraid to ask for help. These first steps can help you cope with your job loss.
Unemployment Benefits
Find out which types of Unemployment Benefits you may qualify for. Learn about extended benefits.
Stress Management
Losing a job can be very stressful. You'll be more effective in your job search if you deal with your job loss now.
- Consider going to a job search support group (93KB, .pdf).
- Learn strategies to adjust to suddenly reduced income.
- Visit a job transition group.
Personal Finances
Learn how to make smart financial choices after a job loss (472KB, .pdf). Find mortgage counseling and other resources to avoid foreclosure. Explore other resources to help you deal with legal and personal finances. Take a free online course to help you prepare for financial security in later life or use free online financial management tools. Learn about IRS regulations regarding your 403(b) or 401(k) retirement plans. Get information about your Teachers Retirement Association Pension Plan.
Health Care Coverage and Alternatives to COBRA
Find out about health care coverage options for protecting or extending your health care coverage after a layoff. Research the cost and quality of health care in Minnesota. Learn about various health care centers and health coverage options.
Other Support Services
Find child care, transportation, and other support services, including information on establishing residency, changing or obtaining a driver's license, and finding maps and directions to any place in Minnesota. Find local support services by ZIP code or food and hunger resources. Determine possible eligibility for public support programs.
