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Dakota County Community Services Division

Dakota County Community Services DivisionLink: view organization details

Mental Health Case Management Dakota County Northern Service Center Address1 Mendota Rd W, West St. Paul, MN, 55118 Phone number(651) 554-6424 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/MentalHealth/Pages/default.aspx

Area Served: Dakota County

Dakota County Community Services Division

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Child Support Services (CSS) Dakota County Western Service Center Address14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 Phone number(651) 554-5909 Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: Dakota County

Dakota County Community Services Division

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Dakota County Western Service Center Address14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 Phone number(952) 891-7400 Emailfostercare@co.dakota.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/FosterCare/Child/Pages/default.aspx

Area Served: Dakota County

Dakota County Community Services Division

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Dakota County Western Service Center Address14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 Phone number(952) 891-7525 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/healthfamily/healthservices/wic/pages/default.aspx

Area Served: Dakota County

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

Dakota County Community Services Division

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Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Dakota County Western Service Center Address14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 Phone number(952) 891-7500 Emailpublic.health@co.dakota.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/HealthServices/ChildTeenCheckups

Area Served: Dakota County

Dakota County Community Services Division

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County Programs for Families Dakota County Western Service Center Address14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 Phone number(651) 554-5611 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us

Area Served: Dakota County

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

Dakota County Community Services Division

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Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Services Dakota County Western Service Center Address14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 Phone number(952) 891-7171 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/MentalHealth/Adult/Pages/default.aspx

Area Served: Dakota County

Dakota County Community Services Division

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Public Health Clinic Dakota County Western Service Center Address14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 Phone number(952) 891-7500 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/HealthServices

Area Served: Dakota County

Dakota County Community Services Division

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Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) Dakota County Western Service Center Address14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 Phone number(952) 891-7459 EmailCFSintake@co.dakota.mn.us Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-safety-and-family-preservation/parent-support-outreach-program-psop

Area Served: Dakota County

Dakota Pediatric Dentistry

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Dental Clinic Dakota Pediatric Dentistry - Fargo Address4423 45th St S, Fargo, ND, 58104 Phone number(701) 478-5439 Website addresshttps://dakotapediatricdentistry.com

Area Served: Clay County

Dakota Pediatric Dentistry

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Dental Clinic Dakota Pediatric Dentistry - Grand Forks Address3990 S Columbia Rd, Grand Forks, ND, 58201 Phone number(701) 746-1400 Website addresshttps://dakotapediatricdentistry.com

Area Served: Polk County

Dakota-Scott Workforce Services

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Career Counseling CareerForce in West St. Paul Address1 Mendota Rd W, Ste 170, West St. Paul, MN, 55118 Phone number(651) 554-5955 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/FindJob

Area Served: Dakota and Scott counties

Dakota-Scott Workforce Services

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Job Training CareerForce in West St. Paul Address1 Mendota Rd W, Ste 170, West St. Paul, MN, 55118 Phone number(651) 554-5955 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/FindJob

Area Served: Dakota and Scott counties

Dakota-Scott Workforce Services

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Career Counseling CareerForce in Burnsville Address350 W Burnsville Pkwy, Ste 375, Burnsville, MN, 55337 Phone number(952) 703-3100 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/FindJob

Area Served: Dakota and Scott counties

Dakota-Scott Workforce Services

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Job Training CareerForce in Burnsville Address350 W Burnsville Pkwy, Ste 375, Burnsville, MN, 55337 Phone number(952) 703-3100 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/FindJob

Area Served: Dakota and Scott counties

Dakota-Scott Workforce Services

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Career Counseling CareerForce in Shakopee Address200 4th Ave W, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-8310 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/FindJob

Area Served: Dakota and Scott counties

Dakota-Scott Workforce Services

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Job Training CareerForce in Shakopee Address200 4th Ave W, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-8310 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/FindJob

Area Served: Dakota and Scott counties

Damascus Way

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Parenting Support - Destiny Dads Damascus Way - Richfield Address1515 E 66th St, Richfield, MN, 55423 Phone number(952) 248-3536 Website addresshttps://damascusway.com/services/destiny-dads

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Damascus Way

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Parenting Support - Destiny Dads Damascus Way - Golden Valley Address5830 Olson Memorial Hwy, Golden Valley, MN, 55422 Phone number(952) 248-3536 Website addresshttps://damascusway.com/services/destiny-dads

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Damascus Way

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Parenting Support - Destiny Dads Damascus Way - Rochester (4th) Address1449 4th Ave SE, Rochester, MN, 55904 Phone number(952) 248-3536 Website addresshttps://damascusway.com/services/destiny-dads

Area Served: City of Rochester

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