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- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
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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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- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
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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.
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Passing the Bread - Zimmerman Food Distribution

Passing the Bread - Zimmerman Food DistributionLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Address26833 5th St W, Zimmerman, MN, 55398 Phone number(763) 568-5114 Emaildirector@passingthebread.com Website addresshttps://www.passingthebread.com/participate

Area Served: Open to residents in the 55398 and 55371 zip codes only

Pathways Autism Center LLC

Pathways Autism Center LLCLink: view organization details

Autism Therapy Pathways Autism Center LLC - Minneapolis Address331 2nd Ave S, Ste 100B, Minneapolis, MN, 55401 Phone number(651) 231-9914

Area Served: Hennepin County

Pathways Autism Center LLC

Pathways Autism Center LLCLink: view organization details

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Pathways Autism Center LLC - Minneapolis Address331 2nd Ave S, Ste 100B, Minneapolis, MN, 55401 Phone number(651) 231-9914

Area Served: Hennepin County

Pathways Counseling

Pathways CounselingLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address15 1st Ave S, Ste 2, Long Prairie, MN, 56347 Phone number(320) 732-3344 Emailpathwaysmn@outlook.com Website addresshttps://www.lifestepscounselingmn.com/services.html

Area Served: Douglas, Morrison, Stearns, and Todd counties

Pathways Counseling Center, Inc.

Pathways Counseling Center, Inc.Link: view organization details

Counseling Services Address1919 University Ave W, Ste 6, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 641-1555 Website addresshttps://www.pathwayscounselingcenter.org/Therapy.asp

Area Served: Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, and Washington counties

Pathways For Learning LLC

Pathways For Learning LLCLink: view organization details

Autism Therapy Pathways For Learning LLC - St. Paul Address2716 Upper Afton Rd E, St. Paul, MN, 55119 Phone number(612) 707-9776

Area Served: Ramsey County

Pathways For Learning LLC

Pathways For Learning LLCLink: view organization details

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Pathways For Learning LLC - St. Paul Address2716 Upper Afton Rd E, St. Paul, MN, 55119 Phone number(612) 707-9776

Area Served: Ramsey County

Pathways Psychological Services, PA

Pathways Psychological Services, PALink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address10700 Old County Road 15, Ste 170, Plymouth, MN, 55441 Phone number(763) 525-8590 Emailadmingv@pathwayspsych.com Website addresshttps://pathwayspsych.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs Call for Location Phone number(855) 824-7941 Website addresshttps://www.patientadvocate.org/connect-with-services

Area Served: Nationwide

Patrice Bos

Patrice BosLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressSt. Paul, MN, 55119 Phone number(651) 343-5045 Emailmrs.bos.mama@gmail.com

Area Served: Dakota, Ramsey, Washington

Patron Companies

Patron CompaniesLink: view organization details

Transportation Address2429 Tiffany Ct, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 345-5736 Website addresshttps://www.patroncompanies.com

Area Served: Stearns County

Paul Bunyan Transit

Paul Bunyan TransitLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Address706 Railroad St SE, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 751-8765 Emailinfo@paulbunyantransit.com Website addresshttp://www.paulbunyantransit.com/services

Area Served: Cities of Bemidji, Roseau, Warroad and Baudette

Paul Bunyan Transit

Paul Bunyan TransitLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service Address706 Railroad St SE, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 751-8765 Emailinfo@paulbunyantransit.com Website addresshttp://www.paulbunyantransit.com/services

Area Served: Cities of Bemidji, Roseau, Warroad and Baudette

Paving the Way

Paving the WayLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address310 1st Ave NW, New Prague, MN, 56071 Phone number(612) 735-5533 Emailkwilcox@wghgroupllc.com Website addresshttps://pavingthewaymodel.com/services

Area Served: Rice County and surrounding areas

Paving the Way

Paving the WayLink: view organization details

Birthing and Parenting Education Address310 1st Ave NW, New Prague, MN, 56071 Phone number(612) 735-5533 Emailkwilcox@wghgroupllc.com Website addresshttps://pavingthewaymodel.com/services

Area Served: Rice County and surrounding areas

Pay it Forward Fund

Pay it Forward FundLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address490 S Maple St, Ste 110, Waconia, MN, 55387 Phone number(952) 777-5100 Emailpayitforward@ridgeviewmedical.org Website addresshttps://www.payitforwardfund.net

Area Served: Patients at Buffalo, CentraCare St. Cloud, Glencoe, HCMC, M Health Fairview - Burnsville, M Health Fairview - Edina, M Health Fairview - Maple Grove, M Health Fairview - Maplewood, M Health Fairview - U of M, M Health Fairview - Woodbury, M Healht Fairview - Wyoming, Mercy, Methodist - St. Louis Park, Monticello, North Memorial, North Memorial - Maple Grove, Northland, Ridgeview, Sibley, and Unity

Paynesville Community Service Center

Paynesville Community Service CenterLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address110 Lake Ave S, Paynesville, MN, 56362 Phone number(320) 243-4953 Emailpaynesvillecsc@yahoo.com Website addresshttps://www.paynesvillecommunityservicecenter.org

Area Served: Paynesville and surrounding area

Paynesville Public School District

Paynesville Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address801 Business 23 W, Paynesville, MN, 56362 Phone number(320) 243-3725 Emailcbertram@isd741.org Website addresshttps://www.paynesvilleschools.com

Area Served: Paynesville Public School District

Paynesville Public School District

Paynesville Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address801 Business 23 W, Paynesville, MN, 56362 Phone number(320) 243-3725 Emailrbraun@isd741.org Website addresshttps://www.paynesvillece.com/early-childhood-screening.html

Area Served: Paynesville Public School District

Paynesville Public School District

Paynesville Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address801 Business 23 W, Paynesville, MN, 56362 Phone number(320) 243-3410 Website addresshttps://www.paynesvilleschools.com

Area Served: Paynesville Public School District

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- Apply for Benefits: MN Benefits (mn.gov)
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Energy Assistance and Weatherization
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Food
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Housing
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Job Training and Career Development
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- Career Development and Counseling
Transportation
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Help Me Grow provides resources on infant and young child development, and what to do when there are concerns.

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