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Milestones

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Early Learning Scholarship Address314 10th Ave S, Ste 180, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 251-5081 Emailinfo@milestonesmn.org Website addresshttps://www.milestonesmn.org/early-learning-scholarships

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright counties

Apply Online: https://earlylearningscholarshipshub.mn.gov

Life Connections

Life ConnectionsLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address1309 State Highway 29 N, Ste 102, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 762-1224 Emaillifeconnectionsmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.lifeconnectionsmn.org/services/education.php

Area Served: Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stearns, Stevens and Todd counties

Life Connections

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Birthing and Parenting Education Address1309 State Highway 29 N, Ste 102, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 762-1224 Emaillifeconnectionsmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://lifeconnectionsmn.org/services

Area Served: Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stearns, Stevens and Todd counties

Life Connections

Life ConnectionsLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address1309 State Highway 29 N, Ste 102, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 762-1224 Emaillifeconnectionsmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://lifeconnectionsmn.org

Area Served: Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stearns, Stevens and Todd counties

Metro Bus - St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit Commission

Metro Bus - St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit CommissionLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Address665 Franklin Ave NE, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 252-1010 Emailinfo@stcloudmtc.com Website addresshttps://www.ridemetrobus.com/home/dial-a-ride

Area Served: St. Cloud, Sartell, Sauk Rapids and Waite Park

Metro Bus - St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit Commission

Metro Bus - St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit CommissionLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service Transit Center Address510 1st St S, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 251-1499 Emailinfo@stcloudmtc.com Website addresshttps://ridemetrobus.com/fixed-route

Area Served: St. Cloud, Sartell, Sauk Rapids and Waite Park

Library CareerForce Corner In St. Cloud

Library CareerForce Corner In St. CloudLink: view organization details

Job Training Address1300 W Saint Germain St, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 650-2500 Emailkarenp@grrl.lib.mn.us Website addresshttps://careerforce.mn.gov/careerforce-location/library-careerforce-corner-st-cloud

Area Served: Stearns County

Library CareerForce Corner In St. Cloud

Library CareerForce Corner In St. CloudLink: view organization details

Career Counseling Address1300 W Saint Germain St, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 650-2500 Emailkarenp@grrl.lib.mn.us Website addresshttps://careerforce.mn.gov/careerforce-location/library-careerforce-corner-st-cloud

Area Served: Stearns County

Melrose Public School District

Melrose Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address546 5th Ave NE, Melrose, MN, 56352 Phone number(320) 256-5160 x1008 Emailkstrusz@isd740.org Website addresshttps://www.isd740.org/article/1179242

Area Served: Melrose Public School District

Melrose Public School District

Melrose Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address546 5th Ave NE, Melrose, MN, 56352 Phone number(320) 256-5160 Website addresshttps://www.isd740.org

Area Served: Melrose Public School District

Melrose Public School District

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Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two Years District Office Address546 5th Ave NE, Melrose, MN, 56352 Phone number(320) 256-6026 Emailaarceneau@wced6026.com Website addresshttps://www.isd740.org

Area Served: Melrose Public School District

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

Melrose Public School District

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Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three Years to Kindergarten District Office Address546 5th Ave NE, Melrose, MN, 56352 Phone number(320) 256-5160 x1008 Emailsstrusz@isd740.org Website addresshttps://www.isd740.org

Area Served: Melrose Public School District

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

Melrose Public School District

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School-based Preschool District Office Address546 5th Ave NE, Melrose, MN, 56352 Phone number(320) 256-5160 Website addresshttps://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/child-care/2/little-dutchmen-preschool-preschool-wrap-around-program

Area Served: Melrose Public School District

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Melrose Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address546 5th Ave NE, Melrose, MN, 56352 Phone number(320) 256-5160 Emailkneu@isd740.org Website addresshttps://www.isd740.org/page/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Melrose Public School District

Melrose Public School District

Melrose Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address546 5th Ave NE, Melrose, MN, 56352 Phone number(320) 256-5160 Website addresshttps://www.isd740.org

Area Served: Melrose Public School District

Kulmis Transportation LLC

Kulmis Transportation LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address830 Roberts Rd, Apt 208, Sartell, MN, 56377 Phone number(320) 282-0847

Area Served: Stearns County

LawHelpMN.org

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Legal Education and Information Call for Location Website addresshttps://www.lawhelpmn.org

Area Served: Statewide

La Leche League of Minnesota

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Support Group - Breastfeeding Call for Location Phone number(507) 400-0928 EmailMankatoLLL@gmail.com Website addresshttp://www.lllofmndas.org/minnesota.html

Area Served: South Central Minnesota - Mankato and St. Peter Twin Cities Metro area East Central/Northern Minnesota

LawFirm.com

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Legal Education and Information Address1330 Boylston St, Ste 400, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467 Phone number(888) 538-1356 Website addresshttps://www.lawfirm.com

Area Served: Nationwide

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health ServicesLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Lutheran Social Service - St. Cloud (St. Germain) Address2835 W St. Germain St, Ste 550, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 251-7700 EmailSTCcounseling@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/behavioral-health

Area Served: Stearns County

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