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Pregnant and Expectant Families
- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
  - Education and Support
    - Birthing and Parenting Education
    - Doulas and Birth Workers
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Family Home Visiting
    - Early Childhood Family Education
    - Parent Support Outreach Program
    - 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
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
  - Early Intervention/Education Evaluation
  - Social, Emotional, or Behavioral Concerns
Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
  - Resource Hubs
    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
  - State Programs
    - Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
  - Caregiver Support
  - Additional Resources
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
  - Pay for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Public Libraries
  - Homeless School Liaisons
Family Well-Being and Mental Health
- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Services
  - Mental Health or Substance Use Disorder
American Indian Families
- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
  - Tribal Resources
    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
    - Family Home Visiting
  - Early Childhood Education Programs
  - Tribal Early Head Start/Head Start
  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Programs
  - Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Law Center
  - Tribal Clinics and Health Services
  - Tribal Health and Human Services
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Community and Family Resource Centers
  - Cultural Community Organizations
  - Adoption
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Fathers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
  - Teen Parent Assistance
  - Student Parent Support Programs
  - Trafficked or Sexually Exploited Youth
Dental and Health Care
- 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
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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NACE Food Shelf

NACE Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program

18511 Highway 65 NE, East Bethel, MN, 55011

Phone number(763) 434-7685 Emailinfo@nacefoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.nacefoodshelf.org/programs

Area Served: Bethel, Cedar, East Bethel, Ham Lake, Linwood Township, Oak Grove, St. Francis, Stacy, and Wyoming addresses in Anoka County

Minneapolis VA Health Care System

Minneapolis VA Health Care SystemLink: view organization details

Help to Find Housing Veterans Community Resource and Referral Center

1201 Harmon Pl, Minneapolis, MN, 55403

Phone number(800) 827-1000 Website addresshttps://www.va.gov/housing-assistance

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Legal Services Coalition

Minnesota Legal Services CoalitionLink: view organization details

Legal Education and Information - Legal Services State Support Call for Location Website addresshttps://www.lawhelpmn.org/#main-container

Area Served: Statewide

Pelican Rapids Community Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

28 W Mill Ave, Pelican Rapids, MN, 56572

Phone number(218) 863-3663 Emailprfoodshelf@loretel.net Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Grocery-Store/Pelican-Rapids-Food-Shelf-605456873220657

Area Served: Pelican Rapids area

New York Mills Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

400 Walker Ave S, New York Mills, MN, 56567

Phone number(218) 385-3339 Emailinfo@kulcher.org Website addresshttps://newyorkmills.govoffice2.com/?SEC=913586BE-662C-4DD1-B826-D54E36FFAF56

Area Served: New York Mills School District

Otter Tail County Public Health

Otter Tail County Public HealthLink: view organization details

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC)

560 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537

Phone number(218) 998-8320 Emailpublichealth@ottertailcounty.gov Website addresshttps://ottertailcounty.gov/assistance-and-support/support-for-families/child-teen-check-up-outreach

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Otter Tail County Public Health

Otter Tail County Public HealthLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children

560 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537

Phone number(218) 998-8324 Emailpublichealth@ottertailcounty.gov Website addresshttps://ottertailcounty.gov/assistance-and-support/support-for-families/women-infants-and-children-wic

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Moorhead Public School District

Moorhead Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two Years District Office

1313 30th Ave S, Moorhead, MN, 56560

Phone number(218) 284-3831 Emailanelson@moorheadschools.org Website addresshttps://www.isd152.org/o/elc/page/early-intervention-services

Area Served: Moorhead Area Public School District

Refer Online: https://helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Moorhead Public School District

Moorhead Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three Years to Kindergarten District Office

1313 30th Ave S, Moorhead, MN, 56560

Phone number(218) 284-3831 Emailanelson@moorheadschools.org Website addresshttps://www.isd152.org/o/elc/page/early-intervention-services

Area Served: Moorhead Area Public School District

Refer Online: https://helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Pelican Rapids Public School District

Pelican Rapids Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two Years District Office

310 S Broadway, Pelican Rapids, MN, 56572

Phone number(218) 998-0935 EmailFFASECHMG@ffarea935coop.org Website addresshttps://www.pelicanrapids.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Pelican Rapids Public School District

Refer Online: https://helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

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