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St. Cloud Public School District

St. Cloud Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address1201 2nd St S, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 370-8000 Emailinfo@isd742.org Website addresshttps://earlychildhood.isd742.org/about

Area Served: St. Cloud Public School District

The Arc Minnesota, Midstate Region

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Support Group - Families and Caregivers The Arc Minnesota, Midstate Region - St. Cloud Address1617 37th St S, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 251-7272 Emailinfo@arcminnesota.org Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/regions/midstate-region/midstate-region-parent-groups

Area Served: Stearns, Benton, Morrison and Todd counties

Staples - Motley Public School District

Staples - Motley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address905 4th St NE, Staples, MN, 56479 Phone number(218) 894-5400 Website addresshttps://www.isd2170.org

Area Served: Staples-Motley School District

Staples - Motley Public School District

Staples - Motley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address905 4th St NE, Staples, MN, 56479 Phone number(218) 894-5400 Emaillwick@fed.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd2170.org/earlyeducation/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Staples-Motley School District

United Migrant Opportunity Services, Inc.

United Migrant Opportunity Services, Inc.Link: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Claremont Center Address10603 640th St, Claremont, MN, 55924 Phone number(414) 389-6064 Emailangie.sayavong@umos.org Website addresshttps://www.umos.org/agricultural-worker-housing

Area Served: Dodge County

The Center for Parenting Education

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Parenting Support AddressFort Washington, PA, 19034 Emailinfo@parentingedu.org Website addresshttps://centerforparentingeducation.org

Area Served: Statewide

The Baby Blanket (at St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church)

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Parenting Support Address13060 Lake Blvd, St Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church, Lindstrom, MN, 55045 Phone number(651) 467-8405 Emailinfo@thebabyblanket.org Website addresshttps://www.thebabyblanket.org/baby-blanket-boutique

Area Served: Chisago County

St. Croix River Education District

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Integrated Children's Mental Health & Family Services Collaboratives Chisago County Children's Collaborative Address425 S Dana Ave, PO Box 637, Rush City, MN, 55069 Phone number(320) 358-1244 Emailnwoodward@scred.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.scred.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Chisago County

Wadena - Deer Creek Public School District

Wadena - Deer Creek Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address600 Colfax Ave SW, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 632-2390 Emailpisaacson@wdc2155.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.wdc2155.k12.mn.us/ecfe

Area Served: Wadena-Deer Creek School District

Wadena - Deer Creek Public School District

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address600 Colfax Ave SW, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 632-2155 Website addresshttps://www.wdc2155.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Wadena-Deer Creek School District

Underwood Public School District

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address100 Southern Ave E, Underwood, MN, 56586 Phone number(218) 826-6101 Website addresshttps://www.underwood.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Underwood Public School District

Underwood Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address100 Southern Ave E, Underwood, MN, 56586 Phone number(218) 826-6101 Emailjwilson@underwood.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2011/Underwood/5343319/Copy_of_ECFE_Spring_2025_Flyer__1_.pdf

Area Served: Underwood Public School District

Wadena County Public Health

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Address22 Dayton Ave SE, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-7629 Emailsarah.ness@wcmn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.wadena.mn.us/489/Children-and-Young-Families

Area Served: Wadena County

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

Wadena County Public Health

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Family Home Visiting Address22 Dayton Ave SE, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-7629 Emailsarah.ness@wcmn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.wadena.mn.us/489/Children-and-Young-Families

Area Served: Wadena County

Wadena County Human Services

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County Programs for Income Assistance Address124 1st St SE, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-7605 Website addresshttp://www.co.wadena.mn.us/197/Human-Services

Area Served: Wadena County

Wadena County Human Services

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Child Support Services (CSS) Address124 1st St SE, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-7605 Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: Wadena County

Wadena County Human Services

Wadena County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address124 1st St SE, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-7605 Website addresshttp://www.co.wadena.mn.us/197/Human-Services

Area Served: Wadena County

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

Stevens County Human Services

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Child Support Services (CSS) Address400 Colorado Ave, Ste 104, Morris, MN, 56267 Phone number(320) 208-6600 Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: Stevens County

Stevens County Human Services

Stevens County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address400 Colorado Ave, Ste 104, Morris, MN, 56267 Phone number(320) 208-6600 Website addresshttp://www.stevenscountymn.gov/886/Human-Services

Area Served: Stevens County

Stevens County Human Services

Stevens County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address400 Colorado Ave, Ste 104, Morris, MN, 56267 Phone number(320) 208-6600 Website addresshttp://www.stevenscountymn.gov/886/Human-Services

Area Served: Stevens County

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

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