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- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
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    - Health Insurance for Pregnant Women
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Healthy Development and Screening
- Healthy Development and Screening Learn more about how your child is developing through one of Minnesota’s programs that support families who have children birth to 7 years of age. Programs offer a variety of services that include developmental screening, parent support, fun activities to support a child’s development, and connections to other helpful services.
Developmental and Behavior Concerns
- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
  - MEDICAL EVALUATION
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  - EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
  - SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, OR BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS
Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
Early Learning and Child Care
- Early Learning and Child Care Education and child care resources for children and families.
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  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
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Family Well-Being and Mental Health
- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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American Indian Families
- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
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- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
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  - Teen Parent Assistance
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Dental and Health Care
- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
  - Dental Care
    - Dental Clinics and Services
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Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Food
  - Health Insurance
  - Housing
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
  - Transportation
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- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Celebrate 50 Years of Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) in Minnesota! For five decades, families across the state have benefited from this one-of-a-kind program. Be part of the celebration—hear from community members, families, and leaders on the future of ECFE. Register now by going to: 50 Years of ECFE in Minnesota!

Energy Assistance Programs 11 Results

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Salvation Army - Virginia

Salvation Army - VirginiaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Address507 S 12th Ave, Virginia, MN, 55792 Phone number(218) 741-1889 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/virginia/brighten-the-holidays

Area Served: Virginia area including Angora, Aurora, Babbitt, Biwabik, Cook, Cotton, Ely, Embarrass, Eveleth, Gilbert, Hoyt Lakes, Kinney, Orr and Tower (St. Louis County)

Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties

Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington CountiesLink: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties - St. Paul Address450 Syndicate St N, Ste 122, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 645-6470 EmailEAP@caprw.org Website addresshttps://caprw.org/services/energy-food-housing/energy-assistance.html

Area Served: Ramsey and Washington counties

Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties

Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington CountiesLink: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Oakdale Office Address1101 Geneva Ave N, Oakdale, MN, 55128 Phone number(651) 645-6470 EmailEAP@caprw.org Website addresshttps://caprw.org/services/energy-food-housing/energy-assistance.html

Area Served: Most programs serve Ramsey and Washington counties. Service area may be dependent on program.

South Sudanese Community of Minnesota

South Sudanese Community of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address11 Civic Center Plz, Ste 111, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 720-6382 Emailsouthsudanesecommunityofmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/people/South-Sudanese-community-of-Minnesota/100053110940429

Area Served: Blue Earth and Nicollet Counties

Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP)

Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP)Link: view organization details

Utility Assistance Address1605 County Road 101 N, Plymouth, MN, 55447 Phone number(763) 489-7500 Emailinfo@iocp.org Website addresshttps://iocp.org/outreach-services/family-support

Area Served: West suburban Hennepin County communities: Hamel, Long Lake, Medina, Minnetonka Beach, Orono, Plymouth, and Wayzata

Community Helping Hand

Community Helping HandLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address408 15th St SW, Forest Lake, MN, 55025 Phone number(651) 464-0061 Website addresshttps://www.communityhelpinghand.org/services.html

Area Served: Forest Lake and Chisago Lakes School Districts

ResourceWest

ResourceWestLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address13231 Minnetonka Dr, Minnetonka, MN, 55305 Phone number(952) 933-3860 Emailally@resourcewest.org Website addresshttps://resourcewest.org/case-management

Area Served: Western Hennepin County

Valley Outreach

Valley OutreachLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address1911 Curve Crest Blvd W, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 430-2739 Emailinfo@valleyoutreachmn.org Website addresshttps://valleyoutreachmn.org/client-support-services

Area Served: Washington County

Energy CENTS Coalition

Energy CENTS CoalitionLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - Gas and Electric Address823 7th St E, St. Paul, MN, 55106 Phone number(651) 774-9010 Emailecc@energycents.org Website addresshttps://www.energycents.org/help-paying-energy-bills

Area Served: Statewide Service area specific to each program See Eligibility section and website for details

Salvation Army - Rochester

Salvation Army - RochesterLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Rochester Worship and Service Center Address20 1st Ave NE, Rochester, MN, 55906 Phone number(507) 288-3663 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/heatshare-program

Area Served: Olmsted County HeatShare assistance provided for Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona counties.

Salvation Army - Albert Lea

Salvation Army - Albert LeaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Address302 Court St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(800) 842-7279 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/albertlea/utility-assistance

Area Served: Freeborn County

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Energy Assistance and Weatherization
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Food
- Minnesota Food HelpLine
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Housing
- Housing Benefits 101
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Job Training and Career Development
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Transportation
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Help Me Connect is an interagency collaboration between Minnesota's Departments of Children, Youth and Families; Education; Health; and Human Services.

Help Me Grow provides resources on infant and young child development, and what to do when there are concerns.

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