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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.
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- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
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- 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
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    - Career Development and Counseling
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- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Community Outreach Counseling

Community Outreach CounselingLink: view organization details

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Address217 Industrial Dr SW, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(320) 905-4206 Website addresshttps://www.communityoutreachcounseling.net

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Community Outreach Counseling

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Autism Assessment Address217 Industrial Dr SW, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(320) 905-4206 Website addresshttps://www.communityoutreachcounseling.net

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Community Partners of Faribault County

Community Partners of Faribault CountyLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Bricelyn Food Pantry Address311 N Main St, Bricelyn, MN, 56014 Emailinfo@cpfcmn.org Website addresshttps://www.cpfcmn.org

Area Served: Faribault County

Community Partners of Faribault County

Community Partners of Faribault CountyLink: view organization details

Holiday Program Bricelyn Food Pantry Address311 N Main St, Bricelyn, MN, 56014 Emailinfo@cpfcmn.org Website addresshttps://www.cpfcmn.org/programs/2025-thanksgiving

Area Served: Faribault County

Community Pathways of Steele County, Inc.

Community Pathways of Steele County, Inc.Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Address155 Oakdale St, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 455-2991 Website addresshttps://www.communitypathwayssc.org/marketplace-owatonna

Area Served: Steele County

Community School of Excellence

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address270 Larpenteur Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55113 Phone number(651) 917-0073 Emailinfo@csemn.org Website addresshttps://www.csemn.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

Community School of Excellence

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Kindergarten Charter School Address270 Larpenteur Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55113 Phone number(651) 917-0073 Website addresshttps://www.csemn.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

Community School of Excellence

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School-based Preschool Charter School Address270 Larpenteur Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55113 Phone number(651) 917-0073 Website addresshttps://www.csemn.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

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

Community Table

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Mt. Zion Church Address414 Lincoln Ave SE, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 444-7909 Emailbemidjisoupkitchen@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.communitytablebemidji.org

Area Served: Bemidji area

Community Table

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Free or Low-Cost Meals United Methodist Church Address924 Beltrami Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 444-7909 Emailbemidjisoupkitchen@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.communitytablebemidji.org

Area Served: Bemidji area

Community Thread

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Transportation Community Thread - Stillwater Address2300 Orleans St W, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 439-7434 EmailContact@CommunityThreadMN.org Website addresshttps://communitythreadmn.org/resources-wellness/community-collaborations

Area Served: Residents in the Stillwater school district #834

Community Thread

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Holiday Program - Holiday Hope Community Thread - Stillwater Address2300 Orleans St W, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 439-7434 EmailKate@CommunityThreadMN.org Website addresshttps://communitythreadmn.org/holiday

Area Served: Residents in the Stillwater school district #834

Community Violence Intervention Center, Inc. of Grand Forks

Community Violence Intervention Center, Inc. of Grand ForksLink: view organization details

Crisis Line - Domestic and Sexual Violence Address211 S 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58201 Phone number(701) 746-8900 Emailcontactcvic@cviconline.org Website addresshttps://www.cviconline.org/get-help/services-for-victims

Area Served: Northwestern Minnesota

Community Violence Intervention Center, Inc. of Grand Forks

Community Violence Intervention Center, Inc. of Grand ForksLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services - New Choices Address211 S 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58201 Phone number(701) 746-0405 Emailcontactcvic@cviconline.org Website addresshttps://www.cviconline.org/get-help/intervention-programs

Area Served: Northwestern Minnesota

Community Violence Intervention Center, Inc. of Grand Forks

Community Violence Intervention Center, Inc. of Grand ForksLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter Address211 S 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58201 Phone number(701) 746-0405 Emailcontactcvic@cviconline.org Website addresshttps://www.cviconline.org/get-help/services-for-victims

Area Served: Northwestern Minnesota

Community-University Health Care Center

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Mental Health Clinic Address2001 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 301-3433 Emailcuhcc@umn.edu Website addresshttps://cuhcc.umn.edu/patient-care-services/mental-health-care

Area Served: Hennepin County

Community-University Health Care Center

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Legal Assistance Address2001 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 301-3433 Emailcuhcc@umn.edu Website addresshttps://cuhcc.umn.edu/patient-care-services/legal-services

Area Served: Hennepin County

Community-University Health Care Center

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Clinic Address2001 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 301-3433 Emailcuhcc@umn.edu Website addresshttps://cuhcc.umn.edu/patient-care-services/medical-care

Area Served: Hennepin County

Community-University Health Care Center

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Domestic Violence Support Services Address2001 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 301-3433 Emailcuhcc@umn.edu Website addresshttps://cuhcc.umn.edu/patient-care-services/patient-supportive-services/victim-advocacy

Area Served: Hennepin County

Community-University Health Care Center

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Dental Clinic Address2001 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 301-0918 Emailcuhcc@umn.edu Website addresshttps://cuhcc.umn.edu/dental-care

Area Served: Hennepin 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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