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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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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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- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
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- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
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  - Housing
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    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
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    - Career Development and Counseling
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- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Community Aid Elk River (CAER)

Community Aid Elk River (CAER)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address12621 Elk Lake Rd NW, Elk River, MN, 55330 21 Miles Phone number(763) 441-1020 Emailinfo@caerfoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.caerfoodshelf.org/get-help/other-support

Area Served: Elk River, Otsego, and Zimmerman

Ramsey County Health and Human Services

Ramsey County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address160 Kellogg Blvd E, St. Paul, MN, 55101 21 Miles Phone number(651) 266-4444 Website addresshttps://www.ramseycountymn.gov/residents/assistance-support/assistance/financial-assistance

Area Served: Ramsey County

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare St. Paul Eastside Worship and Service Center Address1019 Payne Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55130 21 Miles Phone number(651) 776-8169 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/heatshare-program

Area Served: Ramsey County

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Social Services Office - Burnsville Address13901 Fairview Dr, Prince of Peace Church, Burnsville, MN, 55337 21 Miles Phone number(952) 898-9367 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/heatshare-program

Area Served: Carver, Dakota and Scott counties

Wright County Health & Human Services

Wright County Health & Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address3650 Braddock Ave NE, Ste 2100, Buffalo, MN, 55313 21 Miles Phone number(763) 682-7414 Website addresshttp://www.wrightcountymn.gov/217/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Wright County

ZACAH

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Help Paying for Basic Needs ZACAH Transitional Home AddressPO Box 21231, Eagan, MN, 55121 21 Miles Phone number(651) 456-8891 Emailcontact@zacah.org Website addresshttps://www.zacah.org/copy-of-transitional-home

Area Served: Dakota County

Dakota County Community Services Division

Dakota County Community Services DivisionLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Dakota County Northern Service Center Address1 Mendota Rd W, West St. Paul, MN, 55118 22 Miles Phone number(651) 554-5611 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/PublicAssistance/Emergency/Pages/default.aspx

Area Served: Dakota County

Energy CENTS Coalition

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Utility Assistance - Gas and Electric Address823 7th St E, St. Paul, MN, 55106 22 Miles 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 - Sherburne County

Salvation Army - Sherburne CountyLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Social Services Office - Big Lake Address115 Henry Rd, Crossing at Big Lake Station Unit A, Big Lake, MN, 55309 23 Miles Phone number(612) 223-6911 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/heatshare-program

Area Served: Sherburne County

Salvation Army - Metro Area

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Utility Assistance - HeatShare Lakewood Worship and Service Center Address2080 Woodlynn Ave, Maplewood, MN, 55109 24 Miles Phone number(651) 779-9177 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/heatshare-program

Area Served: Anoka, Dakota, Ramsey, Chisago, 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 25 Miles 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.

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties

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

Energy Assistance Program Dakota County Office Address2496 145th St W, Rosemount, MN, 55068 27 Miles Phone number(651) 554-5611 Emaileap-info@capagency.org Website addresshttps://capagency.org/housing-services/energy-assistance

Area Served: Dakota County

Salvation Army - Metro Area

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Utility Assistance - HeatShare Social Services Office - Woodbury Address7380 Afton Rd, Woodbury Lutheran Church, Woodbury, MN, 55125 27 Miles Phone number(651) 739-6288 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/heatshare-program

Area Served: Washington and Chisago counties

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLC

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Energy Assistance Program Wright County Community Action Agency - Maple Lake Address130 Division St W, Maple Lake, MN, 55358 28 Miles Phone number(320) 963-6500 Emailenergy@wccaweb.com Website addresshttps://www.wccaweb.com/Program/Energy_Assistance

Area Served: Wright County

Washington County Community Services

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County Programs for Income Assistance Forest Lake Office (Washington County Community Services) Address19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake, MN, 55025 29 Miles Phone number(651) 430-6459 Website addresshttps://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/469/Community-Services

Area Served: Washington County

Washington County Community Services

Washington County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Woodbury CareerForce Center (Washington County Community Services) Address2150 Radio Dr, Woodbury, MN, 55125 29 Miles Phone number(651) 430-6459 Website addresshttps://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/469/Community-Services

Area Served: Washington County

Community Helping Hand

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Address408 15th St SW, Forest Lake, MN, 55025 30 Miles Phone number(651) 464-0061 Website addresshttps://www.communityhelpinghand.org/services.html

Area Served: Forest Lake and Chisago Lakes School Districts

Washington County Community Services

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County Programs for Income Assistance Cottage Grove Office (Washington County Community Services) Address13000 Ravine Pkwy, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016 32 Miles Phone number(651) 430-6459 Website addresshttps://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/469/Community-Services

Area Served: Washington County

Valley Outreach

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Address1911 Curve Crest Blvd W, Stillwater, MN, 55082 33 Miles Phone number(651) 430-2739 Emailinfo@valleyoutreachmn.org Website addresshttps://valleyoutreachmn.org/client-support-services

Area Served: Washington County

New Hope Community Church

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Help Paying for Basic Needs New Hope Community Church - Isanti Address114 Dahlin Ave SE, Isanti, MN, 55040 34 Miles Phone number(763) 552-7979 Emailoffice@nhccmn.org Website addresshttps://www.newhopemn.org

Area Served: Isanti County

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Financial Assistance
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Food
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Housing
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- Housing Benefits 101
- Housing Link
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- Help to Find Housing
- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
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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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