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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 Services and programs that support healthy child development and identify concerns early
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- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
  - MEDICAL EVALUATION
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
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    - Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
    - Referral Form for Help Me Grow
    - Local ECSE programs for children birth to 2 years of age
    - Local ECSE programs for children 3 to 5 years of age
  - SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, OR BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS
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- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families
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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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- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information
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- COVID-19 Resources Resources to support Minnesota families affected by COVID-19.
  - COVID-19/Coronavirus in Minnesota Updates
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    - MN Department of Education website - COVID-19
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    - Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (mn.gov)
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    - Emergency Food Support - COVID-19
    - Minnesota Food HelpLine
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    - MNSure - COVID-19
    - Healthcare programs (MN Department of Human Services website)
  - Housing Support
    - MN Housing Finance Agency website
    - Housing Benefits 101
  - Mental Health Crisis Lines
    - Mental Health Information (MN Department of Human Services website) - COVID-19
    - Help for adults and children in crisis

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Kanabec County Family Services

Kanabec County Family Services

County Programs for Families 905 Forest Ave E, Ste 150, Mora, MN, 55051 (320) 679-6350 https://www.kanabeccounty.org/departments/family_services.php

Area Served: Kanabec County

Kandiyohi County Health and Human Services

Kandiyohi County Health and Human Services

County Programs for Income Assistance 2200 23rd St NE, Ste 1020, Willmar, MN, 56201 (320) 231-7800 Human.Services@kcmn.us https://hs.kcmn.us

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Kandiyohi County Health and Human Services

Kandiyohi County Health and Human Services

County Programs for Families 2200 23rd St NE, Ste 1020, Willmar, MN, 56201 (320) 231-7800 Human.Services@kcmn.us https://hs.kcmn.us

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Kittson County Social Services

Kittson County Social Services

County Programs for Income Assistance 410 5th St SE, Ste 100, Hallock, MN, 56728 (218) 843-2689 kjohnson@co.kittson.mn.us http://co.kittson.mn.us/2188/Social-Services

Area Served: Kittson County

Kittson County Social Services

Kittson County Social Services

County Programs for Families 410 5th St SE, Ste 100, Hallock, MN, 56728 (218) 843-3499 kjohnson@co.kittson.mn.us http://co.kittson.mn.us/2188/Social-Services

Area Served: Kittson County

Koochiching County Public Health & Human Services

Koochiching County Public Health & Human Services

County Programs for Income Assistance 1000 5th St, International Falls, MN, 56649 (218) 283-7000 http://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/161/Public-Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Koochiching County

Koochiching County Public Health & Human Services

Koochiching County Public Health & Human Services

County Programs for Families 1000 5th St, International Falls, MN, 56649 (218) 283-7000 http://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/161/Public-Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Koochiching County

Lac qui Parle County Family Service Center

Lac qui Parle County Family Service Center

County Programs for Income Assistance 930 1st Ave, Madison, MN, 56256 (320) 598-7594 familyservices@co.lac-qui-parle.mn.us https://www.lqpco.com/184/Family-Services

Area Served: Lac Qui Parle County

Lac qui Parle County Family Service Center

Lac qui Parle County Family Service Center

County Programs for Families 930 1st Ave, Madison, MN, 56256 (320) 598-7594 familyservices@co.lac-qui-parle.mn.us https://www.lqpco.com/184/Family-Services

Area Served: Lac Qui Parle County

Lake County Health and Human Services

Lake County Health and Human Services

County Programs for Income Assistance Lake County Health and Human Services - Two Harbors 616 3rd Ave, Two Harbors, MN, 55616 (218) 834-8400 https://www.co.lake.mn.us/health-and-human-services

Area Served: Lake County

Lake County Health and Human Services

Lake County Health and Human Services

County Programs for Families Lake County Health and Human Services - Two Harbors 616 3rd Ave, Two Harbors, MN, 55616 (218) 834-8400 https://www.co.lake.mn.us/health-and-human-services

Area Served: Lake County

Lake County Health and Human Services

Lake County Health and Human Services

County Programs for Income Assistance Lake County Health and Human Services - Silver Bay 99 Edison Blvd, Silver Bay, MN, 55614 (218) 226-4443 https://www.co.lake.mn.us/health-and-human-services

Area Served: Lake County

Lake County Health and Human Services

Lake County Health and Human Services

County Programs for Families Lake County Health and Human Services - Silver Bay 99 Edison Blvd, Silver Bay, MN, 55614 (218) 226-4443 https://www.co.lake.mn.us/health-and-human-services

Area Served: Lake County

Lake of the Woods County Department of Social Services

Lake of the Woods County Department of Social Services

County Programs for Income Assistance 206 8th Ave SE, Ste 200, Baudette, MN, 56623 (218) 634-2642 amy_b@co.lake-of-the-woods.mn.us https://www.co.lake-of-the-woods.mn.us/social-services

Area Served: Lake of the Woods County

Lake of the Woods County Department of Social Services

Lake of the Woods County Department of Social Services

County Programs for Families 206 8th Ave SE, Ste 200, Baudette, MN, 56623 (218) 634-2642 amy_b@co.lake-of-the-woods.mn.us https://www.co.lake-of-the-woods.mn.us/social-services

Area Served: Lake of the Woods County

Le Sueur County Department of Human Services

Le Sueur County Department of Human Services

County Programs for Income Assistance 88 S Park Ave, Le Center, MN, 56057 (507) 357-8288 https://www.lesueurcounty.gov/672/Human-Services

Area Served: Le Sueur County

Le Sueur County Department of Human Services

Le Sueur County Department of Human Services

County Programs for Families 88 S Park Ave, Le Center, MN, 56057 (507) 357-8288 https://www.lesueurcounty.gov/672/Human-Services

Area Served: Le Sueur County

Mahnomen County Human Services

Mahnomen County Human Services

County Programs for Income Assistance 103 N Main St, Mahnomen, MN, 56557 (218) 935-2568 info@co.mahnomen.mn.us https://co.mahnomen.mn.us/index.asp?SEC=B4AD4588-59B2-4DB6-B58E-D691443547C2

Area Served: Mahnomen County

Mahnomen County Human Services

Mahnomen County Human Services

County Programs for Families 103 N Main St, Mahnomen, MN, 56557 (218) 935-2568 info@co.mahnomen.mn.us https://co.mahnomen.mn.us/index.asp?SEC=B4AD4588-59B2-4DB6-B58E-D691443547C2

Area Served: Mahnomen County

Marshall County Social Services

Marshall County Social Services

County Programs for Income Assistance 208 E Colvin Ave, Ste 14, Warren, MN, 56762 (218) 745-5124 chris.kujava@co.marshall.mn.us https://www.co.marshall.mn.us/departments/social_services

Area Served: Marshall County

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