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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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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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- 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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Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
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  - Housing
  - Transportation
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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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Swift County Human Services

Swift County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address410 21st St S, Benson, MN, 56215 196 Miles Phone number(320) 843-3160 Website addresshttps://www.swiftcounty.com/hs

Area Served: Swift County

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Olivia Office Address1635 W Lincoln Ave, Olivia, MN, 56277 196 Miles Phone number(800) 992-1710 Emaileapucap@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/energy-assistance

Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

Waseca Area Neighborhood Service Center

Waseca Area Neighborhood Service CenterLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address203 3rd Ave NW, Waseca, MN, 56093 198 Miles Phone number(507) 833-4119 Emaildirector@wasecaservicecenter.org Website addresshttps://www.wasecaareaneighborhoodservicecenter.com/in-a-pinch

Area Served: City of Waseca

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance

Minnesota Prairie County AllianceLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Waseca County Address1000 Elm Ave W, Waseca, MN, 56093 199 Miles Phone number(507) 837-6650 Emailmnprairie@MNPrairie.gov Website addresshttps://www.mnprairie.gov/223/Income-and-food-assistance

Area Served: Waseca County

Salvation Army - Central Minnesota

Salvation Army - Central MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Call for Location 199 Miles Phone number(800) 842-7279 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/utility-assistance-1

Area Served: Becker, Benton, Cass, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pope, Stearns, Stevens, Todd, Traverse, and Wadena counties

Stevens County Human Services

Stevens County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address400 Colorado Ave, Ste 104, Morris, MN, 56267 199 Miles Phone number(320) 208-6600 Website addresshttps://www.co.stevens.mn.us/886/Human-Services

Area Served: Stevens County

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)Link: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Blue Earth County - Minnesota Valley Action Council Address706 N Victory Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001 201 Miles Phone number(507) 345-6822 Emaileap@mnvac.org Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org/programs/energy/energy-assistance-eap-2

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca and Watonwan counties

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)

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

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Veterans MACV - Mankato Address724 Madison Ave, Mankato, MN, 56001 202 Miles Phone number(833) 222-6228 Emailmac-v@mac-v.org Website addresshttps://www.mac-v.org

Area Served: Southern Minnesota

Nicollet County Department of Human Services

Nicollet County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Nicollet County Department of Human Services - North Mankato Address2070 Howard Dr W, North Mankato, MN, 56003 202 Miles Phone number(507) 387-4556 Website addresshttps://www.co.nicollet.mn.us/224/Income-and-Food-Assistance

Area Served: Nicollet County

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 202 Miles Phone number(507) 720-6382 Emailsouthsudanesecommunityofmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://southsudanesecommunityofminesota.com

Area Served: Blue Earth and Nicollet Counties

Blue Earth County Department of Human Services

Blue Earth County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address410 S 5th St, Mankato, MN, 56001 203 Miles Phone number(507) 304-4222 Emailhsdirector@blueearthcountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.blueearthcountymn.gov/99/Human-Services-Social-Services

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Salvation Army - Mankato

Salvation Army - MankatoLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Worship and Service Center Address700 S Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001 203 Miles Phone number(507) 344-9265 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/mankato/utility-assistance

Area Served: Blue Earth County and greater Mankato area

Brown County Human Services

Brown County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address1117 Center St, New Ulm, MN, 56073 205 Miles Phone number(507) 354-8246 Emailfrontdesk1@co.brown.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.browncountymn.gov/203/Human-Services

Area Served: Brown County

MiEnergy Cooperative

MiEnergy CooperativeLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - RECare Program Address31110 Cooperative Way, Rushford, MN, 55971 206 Miles Phone number(800) 432-2285 Website addresshttps://mienergy.coop/recare

Area Served: Winona, Fillmore, Houston, Mower and Olmsted counties

Semcac

SemcacLink: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Semcac Administrative Office Address204 S Elm St, Rushford, MN, 55971 206 Miles Phone number(800) 944-3281 Emaileap@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/energy-programs/energy-assistance-program

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Steele and Winona counties Limited services in Olmsted, Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Waseca counties

Red Lake County Social Service Center

Red Lake County Social Service CenterLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address125 Edwards Ave NW, Red Lake Falls, MN, 56750 209 Miles Phone number(218) 253-4131 Emailkbnelson@mail.co.red-lake.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.red-lake.mn.us

Area Served: Red Lake County

Norman County Social Services

Norman County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address15 2nd Ave E, Ste 108, Ada, MN, 56510 210 Miles Phone number(218) 784-5400 Website addresshttps://www.co.norman.mn.us/departments/social_services

Area Served: Norman County

Pennington County Human Services

Pennington County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address101 Main Ave N, Thief River Falls, MN, 56701 211 Miles Phone number(218) 681-2880 Website addresshttps://co.pennington.mn.us

Area Served: Pennington County

Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS)

Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS)Link: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Southwest Health and Human Services - Redwood County Address266 E Bridge St, Redwood Falls, MN, 56283 212 Miles Phone number(507) 637-4041 Website addresshttps://swmhhs.com

Area Served: Redwood County

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Redwood Falls Office Address164 E 2nd St, Redwood Falls, MN, 56283 212 Miles Phone number(800) 992-1710 Emaileapucap@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/energy-assistance

Area Served: Redwood County and surrounding counties

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Food
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Transportation
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- Medical Transportation
Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
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- Job Training
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