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- 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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    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
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Olmsted County Community Services

Olmsted County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address2117 Campus Dr SE, Ste 100, Rochester, MN, 55904 87 Miles Phone number(507) 328-6400 Emailcsmailbox@co.olmsted.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.olmstedcounty.gov/residents/services-individuals-families/financial-assistance

Area Served: Olmsted County

Watonwan County Human Services

Watonwan County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address715 2nd Ave S, St. James, MN, 56081 90 Miles Phone number(507) 375-3294 Website addresshttps://www.watonwancountymn.gov/154/Human-Service

Area Served: Watonwan County

Todd County Health and Human Services

Todd County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address212 2nd Ave S, Long Prairie, MN, 56347 92 Miles Phone number(320) 732-4500 Emailjackie.och@co.todd.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.toddcountymn.gov/government/departments/health_and_human_services/index.php

Area Served: Todd County

Todd County Health and Human Services

Todd County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Address212 2nd Ave S, Long Prairie, MN, 56347 92 Miles Phone number(320) 732-4516 Emaileap.desk@co.todd.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.toddcountymn.gov/government/departments/health_and_human_services/financial_support/energy_assistance.php

Area Served: Todd County

Tri-County Community Action Partnership (TCCAP)

Tri-County Community Action Partnership (TCCAP)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Long Prairie Office Address20 9th St SE, Long Prairie, MN, 56347 92 Miles Phone number(888) 441-7215 Emailinfo@tccaction.com Website addresshttps://www.tccaction.com/services

Area Served: Crow Wing, Morrison and Todd counties

Freeborn County Human Services

Freeborn County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address203 W Clark St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 94 Miles Phone number(507) 377-5400 Website addresshttps://www.co.freeborn.mn.us/135/Human-Services

Area Served: Freeborn County

Semcac

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Energy Assistance Program Freeborn County Office (Semcac) Address204 W Clark St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 94 Miles Phone number(800) 944-3281 Emaileap@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/energy-programs/energy-assistance-program

Area Served: Freeborn County

Salvation Army - Albert Lea

Salvation Army - Albert LeaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Address302 Court St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 95 Miles Phone number(800) 842-7279 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/albertlea/utility-assistance

Area Served: Freeborn County

Mower County Health and Human Services

Mower County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address201 1st St NE, Ste 18, Austin, MN, 55912 97 Miles Phone number(507) 437-9700 Website addresshttps://www.co.mower.mn.us/173/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Mower County

Salvation Army - Austin

Salvation Army - AustinLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Address409 1st Ave NE, Austin, MN, 55912 97 Miles Phone number(800) 842-7279 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/austin/utility-assistance

Area Served: Mower County

Semcac

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Energy Assistance Program Mower County (Semcac) Address111 N Main St, Ste 201, Austin, MN, 55912 97 Miles Phone number(800) 944-3281 Emaileap@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/energy-programs/energy-assistance-program

Area Served: Mower County

Tri-County Community Action Partnership (TCCAP)

Tri-County Community Action Partnership (TCCAP)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Tri-County Community Action, Inc. (TCC) - Brainerd Office Address2410 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 97 Miles Phone number(888) 441-7215 Emailinfo@tccaction.com Website addresshttps://www.tccaction.com/services

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Crow Wing County Community Services

Crow Wing County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address204 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 98 Miles Phone number(218) 824-1140 Emailpublic.health@crowwing.gov Website addresshttps://www.crowwing.gov/203/Emergency-Assistance

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Crow Wing County Community Services

Crow Wing County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance Address204 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 98 Miles Phone number(218) 824-1140 Emailpublic.health@crowwing.gov Website addresshttps://www.crowwing.gov/203/Emergency-Assistance

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Lutheran Social Service - Housing Services

Lutheran Social Service - Housing ServicesLink: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program LSS Housing Services - Brainerd Office Address716 E St NE, Brainerd, MN, 56401 98 Miles Phone number(218) 829-5000 Emailenergy@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/housing-assistance/assistance-and-eviction-protection/energy-assistance

Area Served: Crow Wing County Supportive Housing program may also serve Morrison and Todd Counties in addition to Crow Wing.

Salvation Army - Brainerd Lakes

Salvation Army - Brainerd LakesLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Address208 S 5th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 98 Miles Phone number(218) 829-1120 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/brainerdlakes/utility-assistance

Area Served: Crow Wing, Morrison and Todd counties depending on which program is being used

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

Human Services of Faribault & Martin CountiesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Faribault County Center Address412 N Nicollet St, Blue Earth, MN, 56013 99 Miles Phone number(507) 526-3265 Website addresshttps://www.fmchs.com

Area Served: Faribault County

Western Prairie Human Services

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County Programs for Income Assistance Glenwood Office Address211 Minnesota Ave E, Ste 200, Glenwood, MN, 56334 100 Miles Phone number(320) 634-7755 Website addresshttps://www.wphsmn.gov

Area Served: Pope County

Yellow Medicine County Family Service Center

Yellow Medicine County Family Service CenterLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address415 9th Ave, Ste 202, Granite Falls, MN, 56241 100 Miles Phone number(320) 564-2211 Website addresshttps://www.co.ym.mn.gov/index.asp?SEC=BDB8FB5D-1DEF-4671-8F3A-A636D96C8A57

Area Served: Yellow Medicine County

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Swift County Office Address1214 Atlantic Ave, Benson, MN, 56215 103 Miles Phone number(320) 842-8565 Emaileap@prairiefive.org Website addresshttps://prairiefive.org/programs/energy-assistance

Area Served: Swift County

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Food
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Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
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