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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.
  - MEDICAL EVALUATION
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- 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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Dakota County Community Services Division

Dakota County Community Services DivisionLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Dakota County Northern Service Center Address1 Mendota Rd W, West St. Paul, MN, 55118 Phone number(651) 554-5611 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us

Area Served: Dakota County

Dakota County Community Services Division

Dakota County Community Services DivisionLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Dakota County Western Service Center Address14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 Phone number(651) 554-5611 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us

Area Served: Dakota County

Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services

Des Moines Valley Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Human Services Office - Windom Address11 4th St, Windom, MN, 56101 Phone number(507) 831-1891 Website addresshttps://www.dvhhs.org/index.asp?SEC=5C510B95-635F-4898-BFD1-C64ED52A634C&Type=B_BASIC

Area Served: Cottonwood and Jackson counties

Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services

Des Moines Valley Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Human Services Office - Jackson Address407 5th St, Jackson, MN, 56143 Phone number(507) 847-4000 Website addresshttps://www.dvhhs.org/index.asp?SEC=5C510B95-635F-4898-BFD1-C64ED52A634C&Type=B_BASIC

Area Served: Jackson and Cottonwood counties

Douglas County Department of Social Services

Douglas County Department of Social ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address809 Elm St, Ste 1186, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 762-2302 Emaildcss@co.douglas.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.douglascountymn.gov/social-services

Area Served: Douglas County

Fillmore County Department of Social Services

Fillmore County Department of Social ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address902 Houston St NW, Ste 1, Preston, MN, 55965 Phone number(507) 765-2175 Website addresshttps://www.co.fillmore.mn.us/departments/community_services/human_services

Area Served: Fillmore County

Freeborn County Human Services

Freeborn County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

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

Area Served: Freeborn County

Goodhue County Health and Human Services

Goodhue County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address426 West Ave, Red Wing, MN, 55066 Phone number(651) 385-3200 Website addresshttps://goodhuecountymn.gov/health_human_services

Area Served: Goodhue County

Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department

Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health DepartmentLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Hennepin County Health and Human Services - Main Office Address300 S 6th St, Government Center, Minneapolis, MN, 55487 Phone number(612) 596-1300 Website addresshttps://www.hennepin.us/residents#human-services

Area Served: Hennepin County

Houston County Department of Human Services

Houston County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address304 S Marshall St, Rm 104, Caledonia, MN, 55921 Phone number(507) 725-5811 Website addresshttps://www.co.houston.mn.us/departments/human-services

Area Served: Houston County

Hubbard County Department of Social Services

Hubbard County Department of Social ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address205 Court Ave, Park Rapids, MN, 56470 Phone number(218) 732-1451 Emailbrian.ophus@co.hubbard.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.hubbard.mn.us/departments/social_services/index.php

Area Served: Hubbard County

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

Human Services of Faribault & Martin CountiesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Martin County Center Address115 W 1st St, Fairmont, MN, 56031 Phone number(507) 238-4757 Website addresshttps://www.fmchs.com

Area Served: Martin County

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

Human Services of Faribault & Martin CountiesLink: view organization details

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

Area Served: Faribault County

Isanti County Family Services

Isanti County Family ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address1700 E Rum River Dr S, Ste A, Cambridge, MN, 55008 Phone number(763) 689-1711 Website addresshttps://www.co.isanti.mn.us/170/Health-and-Human-Services

Area Served: Isanti County

Itasca County Health and Human Services

Itasca County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address1209 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 327-2941 Website addresshttp://www.co.itasca.mn.us/232/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Itasca County

Kanabec County Family Services

Kanabec County Family ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address905 Forest Ave E, Ste 150, Mora, MN, 55051 Phone number(320) 679-6350 Emailchristine.dillon@co.kanabec.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.kanabeccounty.org/departments/public_assistance_programs.php

Area Served: Kanabec County

Kandiyohi County Health and Human Services

Kandiyohi County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address2200 23rd St NE, Ste 1020, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(320) 231-7800 EmailHuman.Services@kcmn.us Website addresshttps://hs.kcmn.us

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Kittson County Social Services

Kittson County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address410 5th St SE, Ste 100, Hallock, MN, 56728 Phone number(218) 843-2689 Emailkjohnson@co.kittson.mn.us Website addresshttps://co.kittson.mn.us/government/departments/social_services/index.php

Area Served: Kittson County

Koochiching County Public Health & Human Services

Koochiching County Public Health & Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address1000 5th St, International Falls, MN, 56649 Phone number(218) 283-7000 Website addresshttps://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 CenterLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address930 1st Ave, Madison, MN, 56256 Phone number(320) 598-7594 Emailfamilyservices@co.lac-qui-parle.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.lqpco.com/184/Family-Services

Area Served: Lac Qui Parle County

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