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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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    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
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    - Family Home Visiting
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    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
  - Health Care and Mental Health
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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Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
  - Resource Hubs
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  - State Programs
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Early Learning and Child Care
- Early Learning and Child Care Education and child care resources for children and families.
  - Find Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - 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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    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
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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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  - Early Childhood Education Programs
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  - Tribal Health and Human Services
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- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
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    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
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- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
  - Dental Care
    - Dental Clinics and Services
  - Health Care
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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Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Veterans MACV - St. Paul Address1000 University Ave W, Ste 10, St. Paul, MN, 55104 18 Miles Phone number(833) 222-6228 Emailmac-v@mac-v.org Website addresshttps://www.mac-v.org

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Jewish Family Service of St. Paul

Jewish Family Service of St. PaulLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address1633 7th St W, St. Paul, MN, 55102 19 Miles Phone number(651) 698-0767 Emailinfo@jfssp.org Website addresshttps://jfssp.org/services/financial-assistance-services

Area Served: Dakota, Ramsey, and Washington counties

Keystone Community Services (KCS)

Keystone Community Services (KCS)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs West 7th Community Center Address265 Oneida St, St. Paul, MN, 55102 19 Miles Phone number(651) 917-3883 Emailinfo@keystoneservices.org Website addresshttps://keystoneservices.org/food-shelf/crisis-support

Area Served: City of St. Paul

Red Lake Nation

Red Lake NationLink: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Redby Building Address15525 Mendota Ave, Redby, MN, 56670 19 Miles Phone number(218) 679-3350 x2681 Website addresshttps://www.redlakenation.org/community-action-program-cap

Area Served: Red Lake Nation

St. Paul Regional Water Services

St. Paul Regional Water ServicesLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address1900 Rice St, St. Paul, MN, 55113 19 Miles Phone number(651) 266-6350 Emailwaterinquiries@ci.stpaul.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.stpaul.gov/departments/saint-paul-regional-water-services/billing-and-payment/help-paying-your-water-bill

Area Served: Ramsey County

Angel Foundation

Angel FoundationLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Adults with Cancer Address1155 Centre Pointe Dr, Ste 7, Mendota Heights, MN, 55120 20 Miles Phone number(612) 627-9000 Emailgrants@mnangel.org Website addresshttps://mnangel.org/emergency-financial-assistance

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Olmsted, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, St. Louis, Washington, and Wright counties

Minnesota Community Care

Minnesota Community CareLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs HouseCalls - St. Paul Address555 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55101 20 Miles Phone number(651) 266-1290 Emailphhousecalls@co.ramsey.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.mncare.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address20 W 12th St, Ste 206, St. Paul, MN, 55155 20 Miles Phone number(888) 546-5838 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/mdva/resources/familyassistance/financialassistance.jsp

Area Served: Statewide

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare St. Paul Citadel Worship and Service Center Address401 7th St W, St. Paul, MN, 55102 20 Miles Phone number(651) 224-4316 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/heatshare-program

Area Served: Ramsey County

Sherburne County Health & Human Services

Sherburne County Health & Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address13880 Business Center Dr NW, Ste 100, Elk River, MN, 55330 20 Miles Phone number(763) 765-4000 Emailhhs@co.sherburne.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.sherburne.mn.us/1365/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Sherburne County

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

ZACAHLink: view organization details

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

Energy CENTS CoalitionLink: view organization details

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

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

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

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Financial Assistance
- Find out what you may be eligible for: Bridge to Benefits
- Apply for Benefits: MN Benefits (mn.gov)
- County Programs for Families
- Community Action Agencies
Food
- Minnesota Food HelpLine
- County Programs for Food Support
- Free Meals for Kids - Hunger Impact Partners: Mobile App
- SUN Bucks (Summer EBT)
- Food Shelves and Food Distribution
- WIC (Prenatal to age 5)
Housing
- Homeless Services: Coordinated Entry Access Points
- Shelters
- Transitional Housing Programs
- Housing Benefits 101
- Housing Link
- Affordable Housing Options
- Help to Find Housing
- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
- Rent Payment Assistance
- MN Housing Ownership
Transportation
- Transportation Services
- Local Bus Service
- Greater MN Transit options
- Metro Transit
- Low-Cost Car Repair
- 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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