Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council Inc

Family Planning: Provides confidential and affordable medical care and treatment to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The main goal is to provide clients with information and a means to exercise personal choice in reproductive healthcare, with a focus on preventative care. Services are provided via outreach and in a clinic setting. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome.

Child Care Aware/Early Learning Scholarships: Helps to improve, support, and strengthen child care services and early learning programs. Helps parents find quality child care and education their children need to succeed in school and life. Works side-by-side with families, offering tools and resources to help them make informed choices. Scholarships help pay for high-quality child care and early education to support a child's transition to school.

Transit: Coordinates, promotes, and provides public transportation for all residents of Nobles County, including the city of Worthington. Anyone is eligible to ride one of our accessible buses, either utilizing one of our established routes or by requesting an on-demand ride

Energy Assistance Program, Homemaker Program, Senior Employment, State and Federal Block Grant, Family Collaboratives, Farmer's Market: These grants allow SMOC to assist and support low-income adults, children, and families with their defined areas of need, connecting them to resources and services.

The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and Minnesota Community Action Grant (MCAG): SMOC uses CSBG and MCAG grant funds to support overall activities designed to help low-income families and individuals. A large percentage of CSBG and MCAG funding is used to support the administrative oversight and operations of SMOC, mainly salary for the Executive Director, the Finance Director, and the Human Resources Director. CSBG and MCAG funding also support the agency by funding memberships to local, state, and national organizations, as well as training and travel for Administrative staff.