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Reach Out and Read

Reach Out and ReadLink: view organization details

Find a Clinic offering Free Books and Reading Information Address02111 0 Miles Website addresshttps://reachoutandread.org/find-a-site

Area Served: Program sites are located throughout the State of Minnesota

Park Nicollet Health Services

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Clinic Park Nicollet Clinic - Bloomington Address5320 Hyland Greens Dr, Bloomington, MN, 55437 0 Miles Phone number(952) 993-2400 Website addresshttps://www.healthpartners.com/care/everyday/primary-care

Area Served: Hennepin County

The Food Group

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Food Distribution - Fare For All Bloomington Covenant Church Address10150 Xerxes Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55431 0 Miles Phone number(763) 450-3880 Website addresshttps://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Bloomington and surrounding communities

Maangaar Global

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Support Group 0 Miles Phone number(469) 995-4424 Emailinfo@maangaarglobal.org Website addresshttps://maangaarglobal.org/resources/support-groups

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area for in-person support groups. Virtual support groups may be available to greater Minnesota communities.

Normandale Dental Hygiene Clinic

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Dental Clinic Address9700 France Ave S, Jodsaas Science Center 2nd Fl, Bloomington, MN, 55431 0 Miles Phone number(952) 358-8608 Emaildental.hygiene@normandale.edu Website addresshttps://www.normandale.edu/academics/degrees-certificates/dental-hygiene/clinic/index.html

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties

Hope for the Community

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Food Distribution Normandale Community College Address9700 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN, 55431 0 Miles Phone number(763) 757-4266 Emailoffice@everybodyneedshope.org Website addresshttps://hopeforthecommunity.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Walgreens

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Walgreens - Bloomington (Old Shakopee) Address3913 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN, 55437 0 Miles Phone number(952) 252-1062 Website addresshttp://www.walgreens.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Cub Pharmacy

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Cub Pharmacy - Bloomington (France) Address10520 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN, 55431 0 Miles Phone number(952) 888-4310 Website addresshttps://www.cub.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Velair Property Management

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing 108 Place Address4050 W 108th St, Bloomington, MN, 55437 0 Miles Phone number(612) 844-1138 Email108Place@velairmanagement.com Website addresshttps://velairmanagement.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

CareerForce Bloomington

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Career Counseling Address4220 W Old Shakopee Rd, Ste 200, Bloomington, MN, 55437 0 Miles Phone number(952) 703-7730 Emailcareerforce.bloomington@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers

Area Served: Hennepin and Carver counties

CareerForce Bloomington

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Job Training Address4220 W Old Shakopee Rd, Ste 200, Bloomington, MN, 55437 0 Miles Phone number(952) 703-7730 Emailcareerforce.bloomington@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/recently-unemployed/layoff/dwp-overview.jsp

Area Served: Hennepin and Carver counties

Linq Care

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Autism Assessment Address5123 W 98th St, Ste 2124, Minneapolis, MN, 55437 0 Miles Phone number(800) 525-9202

Area Served: Hennepin County

Linq Care

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Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Address5123 W 98th St, Ste 2124, Minneapolis, MN, 55437 0 Miles Phone number(800) 525-9202

Area Served: Hennepin County

Boisclair Corporation

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Subsidized Housing for Families Highlands Apartments and Townhomes Address5200 W 98th St, Bloomington, MN, 55437 0 Miles Phone number(952) 922-3881 Website addresshttps://www.boisclaircorporation.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Boisclair Corporation

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Highlands Apartments and Townhomes Address5200 W 98th St, Bloomington, MN, 55437 0 Miles Phone number(952) 922-3881 Website addresshttps://www.boisclaircorporation.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Minnesota Behavioral Specialists, LLC

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Autism Therapy Minnesota Behavioral Specialists - Bloomington Address4220 W Old Shakopee Rd, Ste 100, Bloomington, MN, 55437 0 Miles Phone number(651) 900-2210 Website addresshttps://mnbehavioral.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Minnesota Behavioral Specialists, LLC

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Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Minnesota Behavioral Specialists - Bloomington Address4220 W Old Shakopee Rd, Ste 100, Bloomington, MN, 55437 0 Miles Phone number(651) 900-2210 Website addresshttps://mnbehavioral.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

ACCS

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Autism Therapy Address9615 Girard Ave S, Bloomington, MN, 55431 1 Mile Phone number(612) 787-6329

Area Served: Hennepin County

ACCS

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Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Address9615 Girard Ave S, Bloomington, MN, 55431 1 Mile Phone number(612) 787-6329

Area Served: Hennepin County

Bloomington Public School District

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address1350 W 106th St, Bloomington, MN, 55431 1 Mile Phone number(952) 681-6400 Website addresshttps://www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/elwb

Area Served: Bloomington Public School District

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Financial Assistance
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- Apply for Benefits: MN Benefits (mn.gov)
- County Programs for Families
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Food
- Minnesota Food HelpLine
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- Free Meals for Kids - Hunger Impact Partners: Mobile App
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- WIC (Prenatal to age 5)
Housing
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- Housing Benefits 101
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- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
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Transportation
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Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
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- Job Training
- Career Development and Counseling

Help Me Connect is an interagency collaboration between Minnesota's Departments of Children, Youth and Families; Education; Health; and Human Services.

Help Me Grow provides resources on infant and young child development, and what to do when there are concerns.

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