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- 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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Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)Link: view organization details

Forms Assistance - Immigration Rochester Office Address903 Center St W, Ste 230, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(877) 696-6529 Website addresshttps://www.smrls.org/legal-services

Area Served: Goodhue, Olmsted, Rice and Wabasha Counties

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)Link: view organization details

Legal Assistance Rochester Office Address903 Center St W, Ste 230, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(877) 696-6529 Emailrochester@smrls.org Website addresshttps://www.smrls.org/legal-services

Area Served: Goodhue, Olmsted, Rice and Wabasha Counties

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)Link: view organization details

Forms Assistance - Immigration Winona Office Address66 E 3rd St, Ste 204, Winona, MN, 55987 Phone number(877) 696-6529 Emailwinona@smrls.org Website addresshttps://www.smrls.org/legal-services

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona Counties

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)Link: view organization details

Legal Assistance Winona Office Address66 E 3rd St, Ste 204, Winona, MN, 55987 Phone number(877) 696-6529 Emailwinona@smrls.org Website addresshttps://www.smrls.org/legal-services

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona Counties

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities

Union Gospel Mission Twin CitiesLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Naomi Family Program Call for Location Phone number(651) 228-1800 Emailneedhelp@ugmtc.org Website addresshttps://www.ugmtc.org

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities

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Emergency Shelter Naomi Family Program Call for Location Phone number(651) 228-1800 Emailneedhelp@ugmtc.org Website addresshttps://www.ugmtc.org/programs/food-shelter

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities

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Holiday Program Men's Campus and Bethel Hotel Address435 University Ave E, St. Paul, MN, 55130 Phone number(651) 228-1800 Emailneedhelp@ugmtc.org Website addresshttps://www.ugmtc.org

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities

Union Gospel Mission Twin CitiesLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Men's Campus and Bethel Hotel Address435 University Ave E, St. Paul, MN, 55130 Phone number(651) 228-1800 Emailneedhelp@ugmtc.org Website addresshttps://www.ugmtc.org

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities

Union Gospel Mission Twin CitiesLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Men's Campus and Bethel Hotel Address435 University Ave E, St. Paul, MN, 55130 Phone number(651) 228-1800 Emailneedhelp@ugmtc.org Website addresshttps://www.ugmtc.org/programs/food-shelter

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Men's Campus and Bethel Hotel Address435 University Ave E, St. Paul, MN, 55130 Phone number(651) 228-1800 Emailneedhelp@ugmtc.org Website addresshttps://www.ugmtc.org/program/food-shelter

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

St. Paul Regional Water Services

St. Paul Regional Water ServicesLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address1900 Rice St, St. Paul, MN, 55113 Phone number(651) 266-6350 Emailwaterinquiries@ci.stpaul.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.stpaul.gov/departments/saint-paul-regional-water-services/billing-and-payment/help-paying-your-water-bill

Area Served: Ramsey County

Think Small - Leaders in Early Learning

Think Small - Leaders in Early LearningLink: view organization details

Early Learning Scholarship Early Learning Scholarship Office Address10 Yorkton Ct, St. Paul, MN, 55117 Phone number(651) 641-6604 Emailscholarships@thinksmall.org Website addresshttps://www.thinksmall.org/parents

Area Served: Hennepin and Ramsey counties

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

St. Paul Public Housing Agency

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Subsidized Housing for Families Dunedin Hi-Rise and Denedin Terrace Office Address469 Ada St, St. Paul, MN, 55107 Phone number(651) 298-5664 Website addresshttps://www.stpha.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

St. Paul Public Housing Agency

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Exchange Hi-Rise Address10 Exchange St W, St. Paul, MN, 55102 Phone number(651) 292-6080 Website addresshttps://www.stpha.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

St. Paul Public Housing Agency

St. Paul Public Housing AgencyLink: view organization details

Subsidized Housing for Families Exchange Hi-Rise Address10 Exchange St W, St. Paul, MN, 55102 Phone number(651) 298-5664 Website addresshttps://www.stpha.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

St. Paul Public Housing Agency

St. Paul Public Housing AgencyLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Front Hi-Rise Address727 Front Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55103 Phone number(651) 292-6080 Website addresshttps://www.stpha.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

St. Paul Public Housing Agency

St. Paul Public Housing AgencyLink: view organization details

Subsidized Housing for Families Front Hi-Rise Address727 Front Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55103 Phone number(651) 298-5664 Website addresshttps://www.stpha.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

St. Paul Public Housing Agency

St. Paul Public Housing AgencyLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Neill Hi-Rise Address325 Laurel Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55102 Phone number(651) 292-6080 Website addresshttps://www.stpha.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

St. Paul Public Housing Agency

St. Paul Public Housing AgencyLink: view organization details

Subsidized Housing for Families Neill Hi-Rise Address325 Laurel Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55102 Phone number(651) 298-5664 Website addresshttps://www.stpha.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

St. Paul Public Housing Agency

St. Paul Public Housing AgencyLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Seal Hi-Rise Address825 Seal St, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 292-6080 Website addresshttps://www.stpha.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

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Financial Assistance
- Find out what you may be eligible for: Bridge to Benefits
- Apply for Benefits: MN Benefits (mn.gov)
- County Programs for Families
- Community Action Agencies
Food
- Minnesota Food HelpLine
- County Programs for Food Support
- Free Meals for Kids - Hunger Impact Partners: Mobile App
- SUN Bucks (Summer EBT)
- Food Shelves and Food Distribution
- WIC (Prenatal to age 5)
Housing
- Homeless Services: Coordinated Entry Access Points
- Shelters
- Transitional Housing Programs
- Housing Benefits 101
- Housing Link
- Affordable Housing Options
- Help to Find Housing
- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
- Rent Payment Assistance
- MN Housing Ownership
Transportation
- Transportation Services
- Local Bus Service
- Greater MN Transit options
- Metro Transit
- Low-Cost Car Repair
- Medical Transportation
Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
Job Training and Career Development
- Job Training
- Career Development and Counseling

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