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Minnesota Community Care

Minnesota Community CareLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs HouseCalls - St. Paul Address555 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 266-1290 Emailphhousecalls@co.ramsey.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.mncare.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

Minnesota Court System

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Legal Education and Information - Self-Help Center Minnesota Judicial Center Address25 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 435-6535 Website addresshttp://www.mncourts.gov/Help-Topics/Self-Help-Centers.aspx

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Dads at Home (MDAH)

Minnesota Dads at Home (MDAH)Link: view organization details

Support Group - Fathers Call for Location Emailinfo@mdah.org Website addresshttps://www.mdah.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Minnesota DeafBlind Project

Minnesota DeafBlind ProjectLink: view organization details

Vision Loss Services Address2 Pine Tree Dr, Ste 101, Arden Hills, MN, 55112 Phone number(612) 638-1531 Emailmndbprojectinfo@brightworksmn.org Website addresshttps://www.dbproject.mn.org/Families/index.html

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota DeafBlind Project

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Hearing Loss Services Address2 Pine Tree Dr, Ste 101, Arden Hills, MN, 55112 Phone number(612) 638-1531 Emailmndbprojectinfo@brightworksmn.org Website addresshttps://www.dbproject.mn.org

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota DeafBlind Project

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Information and Support Address2 Pine Tree Dr, Ste 101, Arden Hills, MN, 55112 Phone number(612) 638-1531 Emailmndbprojectinfo@brightworksmn.org Website addresshttps://www.dbproject.mn.org/Families/index.html

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families

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SUN Bucks Program Address444 Lafayette Rd N, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 431-4608 Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/sun-bucks

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

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Online School Choice Information Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8457 Emailmde.onlinelearning@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/oll/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

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Assistive Technology Support Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8562 Emailmde.special-ed@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/sped/tech/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

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School, District, and Educational Organization Directories Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8200 Website addresshttps://public.education.mn.gov/MdeOrgView

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

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Resource Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (BVI) Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8381 Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/sped/cat/bvi/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

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Minnesota Office of Indian Education Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8280 Emailmde.indian-education@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/indian/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

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Information and Support - Students with Disabilities Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8616 Emailmde.special-ed@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/sped/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

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Minnesota Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(507) 412-5214 Emailmary.cashman-bakken@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/sped/cat/dhh/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

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Find a Public Library Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8200 Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/lib/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

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Mediation - Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) for Special Education Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8518 Emailmde.dispute-resolution@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/sped/conf/med/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)Link: view organization details

Career Counseling Address180 5th St E, Ste 1200, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 259-7500 EmailCareerForce@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)Link: view organization details

Job Training Address180 5th St E, Ste 1200, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(888) 234-1330 Emaildeed.taa@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.careerforcemn.com/education-and-training

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

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Follow Along Program Online Enrollment Form Address625 Robert St N, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(800) 728-5420 Emailhealth.cyshn@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Most programs serve all Minnesota counties Service area may be dependent on program

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

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COVID-19 Information Address625 Robert St N, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(833) 431-2053 Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus

Area Served: Most programs serve all Minnesota counties Service area may be dependent on program

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Financial Assistance
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- Apply for Benefits: MN Benefits (mn.gov)
- County Programs for Families
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Food
- Minnesota Food HelpLine
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- Free Meals for Kids - Hunger Impact Partners: Mobile App
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- WIC (Prenatal to age 5)
Housing
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- Housing Benefits 101
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Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
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