Uniting for Ukraine Health Resources

As of Jan. 28, 2025, the U.S. government has paused the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) program. No new U4U applications are being accepted, pending cases won’t be processed, and no new travel authorizations are being issued.

​​​​The federal government created Uniting for Ukraine to welcome refugees.  The program allows families to sponsor​ refugees and gives them entrance into the U.S. for a limited time.

Dakota County is working with the state to assist Ukrainian newcomers and their sponsors with health resources and examinations. ​

Steps for spon​​sors and newcomers

  1. Fill out the New Arrival Notification and Screening Ref​erral Form.
  2. Within 90 days of arrival, Ukrainians aged 2 years and older are required to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) screening and blood test. Call the clinic below for same-day appointments. For more information, contact Dakota County Public Health at 952-891-7500.

    Any Lab Test Now
    20200 Heritage Drive
    Lakeville, MN 55044
    651-259-8800

    No appointments needed for Any Lab Test Now clinic. If you are getting same day testing, you must arrive before 2 p.m. ​The cost of the ​blood test is $189 per person. The cost is not covered by Dakota County Public Health.

  3. Within 90 days of arrival, Ukrainians aged 6 months and older are required to have received, and attest that they have received, certain vaccines. For​ vaccines offered by Dakota County, visit the Vaccine Clinics webpage.
  4. Contact a resettlement agency (see below) to discuss eligibility for cash, food, and housing benefit options. These agencies act as referral sources for employment and English language training.
  5. Apply for health insurance for the new arrival.​

Resettlement agencies ​​near Dakota County

​Arrive Ministries (Richfield)

International Institute of Minnesota (St. Paul)

Lutheran Social Services (Minneapolis and St. Cloud)

Minnesota Council of Churches (Minneapolis)

Additional resources

Community Resource Guide

The Dakota County Employment and Economic Assistance office in West St Paul can offer public assistance resources. For more information, call 651-554-5611.

Dakota County Public Health offices in Apple Valley and West St Paul can assist with the Refugee Health Assessment. For more information, call 952-891-7500.​

Minnesota Refugee Support Group Facebook page is a social media resource for supporting refugees.​

For more information, contact:
Public Health
952-891-7500
Last updated: 08/14/2026