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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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    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
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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.
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- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
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- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
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- 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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- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
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    - 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
  - Food
  - Housing
  - Transportation
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
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- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Carver County Health and Human Services

Carver County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Carver County Social Services Address602 E 4th St, Chaska, MN, 55318 20 Miles Phone number(952) 361-1600 Website addresshttps://www.carvercountymn.gov/departments/health-human-services/income-support/financial-assistance/cash-programs

Area Served: Carver County

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota CountiesLink: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Carver County Office Address110 W 2nd St, Chaska, MN, 55318 21 Miles Phone number(952) 361-1600 Emaileap-info@capagency.org Website addresshttps://capagency.org/housing-services/energy-assistance

Area Served: Carver County

His House Foundation

His House FoundationLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Call for Location 21 Miles Phone number(612) 325-4693 Emailhishousenonprofit@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.hhfabundance.com/about-2-1

Area Served: Carver County, Scott County, Southwestern Hennepin and surrounding area

Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP)

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

Utility Assistance Address1605 County Road 101 N, Plymouth, MN, 55447 21 Miles 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

Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP)

Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP)Link: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Address1201 89th Ave NE, Ste 3500, Blaine, MN, 55434 22 Miles Phone number(763) 783-4747 Emailaccap@accap.org Website addresshttps://accap.org/energy-assistance

Area Served: Anoka County

Anoka County Human Services

Anoka County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Blaine Human Service Center Address1201 89th Ave NE, Ste 400, Blaine, MN, 55434 22 Miles Phone number(763) 422-7200 Website addresshttps://www.anokacountymn.gov/193/Economic-Assistance

Area Served: Anoka County

Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County

Community Action Partnership of Hennepin CountyLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County - Brooklyn Park Address7101 Northland Circle N, Ste 123 The Triad Bldg, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55428 22 Miles Phone number(952) 933-9639 Website addresshttps://caphennepin.org/water-assistance

Area Served: Hennepin County

Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County

Community Action Partnership of Hennepin CountyLink: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County - Brooklyn Park Address7101 Northland Circle N, Ste 123 The Triad Bldg, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55428 22 Miles Phone number(952) 930-3541 Emaileap@caphennepin.org Website addresshttps://caphennepin.org/energy-assistance

Area Served: Hennepin County

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Social Services Office - Blaine Address1201 89th Ave NE, Ste 130, Blaine, MN, 55434 22 Miles Phone number(763) 755-6873 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/heatshare-program

Area Served: Anoka County

Family Promise in Anoka County

Family Promise in Anoka CountyLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address363 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433 23 Miles Phone number(763) 568-7365 Emailinfo@familypromiseanoka.org Website addresshttps://www.familypromiseanoka.org/Prevention

Area Served: Anoka County

Valley Outreach

Valley OutreachLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address1911 Curve Crest Blvd W, Stillwater, MN, 55082 23 Miles Phone number(651) 430-2739 Emailinfo@valleyoutreachmn.org Website addresshttps://valleyoutreachmn.org/client-support-services

Area Served: Washington County

Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield and Faribault

Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield and FaribaultLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield Address1651 Jefferson Pkwy, Ste HS-200, Northfield, MN, 55057 24 Miles Phone number(507) 664-3550 Emailinfo@communityactioncenter.org Website addresshttps://communityactioncenter.org/resources

Area Served: Northfield School District #659

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Noble Worship and Service Center Address10011 Noble Pkwy N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443 24 Miles Phone number(763) 425-0517 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/heatshare-program

Area Served: Hennepin and Wright counties

Washington County Community Services

Washington County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address14949 62nd St N, Stillwater, MN, 55082 24 Miles Phone number(651) 430-6459 Website addresshttps://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/469/Community-Services

Area Served: Washington County

Western Communities Action Network (WeCAN)

Western Communities Action Network (WeCAN)Link: view organization details

Utility Assistance Address5213 Shoreline Dr, Mound, MN, 55364 25 Miles Phone number(952) 472-0742 Emailfamilyadvocate@wecan-help.org Website addresshttps://www.wecanmn.org/get-help

Area Served: Western Hennepin County

Washington County Community Services

Washington County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Forest Lake Office (Washington County Community Services) Address19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake, MN, 55025 31 Miles Phone number(651) 430-6459 Website addresshttps://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/469/Community-Services

Area Served: Washington County

Salvation Army - Montgomery

Salvation Army - MontgomeryLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Address151 Elm Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069 32 Miles Phone number(507) 364-7321 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/heatshare-program

Area Served: Le Sueur County

Community Helping Hand

Community Helping HandLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address408 15th St SW, Forest Lake, MN, 55025 33 Miles Phone number(651) 464-0061 Website addresshttps://www.communityhelpinghand.org/services.html

Area Served: Forest Lake and Chisago Lakes School Districts

Goodhue County Health and Human Services

Goodhue County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address426 West Ave, Red Wing, MN, 55066 35 Miles Phone number(651) 385-3200 Website addresshttps://goodhuecountymn.gov/health_human_services

Area Served: Goodhue County

Rice County Social Services

Rice County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address320 3rd St NW, Faribault, MN, 55021 35 Miles Phone number(507) 332-6115 Emailfin_asst@co.rice.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ricecountymn.gov/349/Public-assistance-programs

Area Served: Rice County

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Financial Assistance
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Food
- Minnesota Food HelpLine
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Housing
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Transportation
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- Medical Transportation
Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
Job Training and Career Development
- Job Training
- Career Development and Counseling

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