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- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
  - Education and Support
    - Birthing and Parenting Education
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    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
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    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
  - Health Care and Mental Health
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.
Developmental and Behavior Concerns
- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
  - Medical Evaluation
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
  - Early Intervention/Education Evaluation
  - Social, Emotional, or Behavioral Concerns
Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
  - Resource Hubs
    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
  - State Programs
    - Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
  - Caregiver Support
  - Additional Resources
Early Learning and Child Care
- Early Learning and Child Care Education and child care resources for children and families.
  - Find Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Pay for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Public Libraries
  - Homeless School Liaisons
Family Well-Being and Mental Health
- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Services
  - Mental Health or Substance Use Disorder
American Indian Families
- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
  - Tribal Resources
    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
    - Family Home Visiting
  - Early Childhood Education Programs
  - Tribal Early Head Start/Head Start
  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Programs
  - Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Law Center
  - Tribal Clinics and Health Services
  - Tribal Health and Human Services
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Community and Family Resource Centers
  - Cultural Community Organizations
  - Adoption
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
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    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
  - Teen Parent Assistance
  - Student Parent Support Programs
  - Trafficked or Sexually Exploited Youth
Dental and Health Care
- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
  - Dental Care
    - Dental Clinics and Services
  - Health Care
Basic Needs
- 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
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)Link: view organization details

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 State Services for the Blind (SSB)

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)Link: view organization details

Career Counseling Marshall Office Address607 W Main St, Lyon County Courthouse, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 476-4045 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/jobseekers

Area Served: Southwestern Minnesota

Montevideo Public School District

Montevideo Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address2001 William Ave, Montevideo, MN, 56265 Phone number(320) 269-8833 Website addresshttps://www.montevideoschools.org/page/hawksnest

Area Served: Montevideo Public School District

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)Link: view organization details

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 Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Foster Care Address540 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 431-2000 EmailDHS.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/foster-care

Area Served: Statewide

Parenting Counts

Parenting CountsLink: view organization details

Parenting Support AddressSeattle, WA, 98105 Website addresshttps://www.parentingcounts.org/developmental-timeline

Area Served: Nationwide

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)Link: view organization details

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

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

Minnesota Legal Advice Online (MLAO)

Minnesota Legal Advice Online (MLAO)Link: view organization details

Legal Education and Information Emailmlao@mnlegalservices.org Website addresshttps://www.mnlegaladvice.org

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)Link: view organization details

Refugee Health Assessment Address625 Robert St N, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 201-5414 Emailrefugeehealth@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/rih/guide/2assessment.html

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

Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC)

Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC)Link: view organization details

Legal Assistance Minnesota Disability Law Center - Mankato Office Address11 Civic Center Plz, Ste 402, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(612) 334-5970 Emailmndlc@mylegalaid.org Website addresshttps://mylegalaid.org/disability-law-center/how-we-help

Area Served: Statewide

PACER Center

PACER CenterLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Special Education Address8161 Normandale Blvd, Bloomington, MN, 55437 Phone number(952) 838-9000 Emailpacer@pacer.org Website addresshttps://www.pacer.org

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

MNbenefits - Apply for State Benefits Address540 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 431-2000 EmailDHS.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Veterans MACV - Mankato Address724 Madison Ave, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(833) 222-6228 Emailmac-v@mac-v.org Website addresshttps://www.mac-v.org

Area Served: Southern Minnesota

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Indian Child Welfare Programs Address540 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 431-5638 EmailDHS.ICWA.MIFPA@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/program-overviews/indian-child-welfare

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Genetic Counselors Association

Minnesota Genetic Counselors AssociationLink: view organization details

Information and Support Address321 Church St SE, 6-160 Jackson Hall, Minneapolis, MN, 55455 Emailboard@themngca.org Website addresshttps://www.themngca.org/reasoningsforgeneticcounseling

Area Served: Statewide

MyFreeTaxes

MyFreeTaxesLink: view organization details

Tax Help Call for Location Phone number(866) 698-9435 Website addresshttps://www.myfreetaxes.com

Area Served: Nationwide

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)Link: view organization details

Head Start Granite Falls Head Start Address555 7th Ave, Granite Falls, MN, 56241 Phone number(612) 374-8309 Website addresshttps://www.picaheadstart.org/program-options

Area Served: Yellow Medicine County

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

Minnesota Court System

Minnesota Court SystemLink: view organization details

Attorney Referral Service Minnesota Judicial Center Address25 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 297-7650 Website addresshttps://mncourts.gov/help-topics/find-a-lawyer

Area Served: Statewide

Neb Doctors of Minnesota

Neb Doctors of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Address4131 Old Sibley Memorial Hwy, Ste 202 & 203, Eagan, MN, 55122 Phone number(952) 876-4057 Emailsupport@nebdr.com Website addresshttps://nebdr.com

Area Served: Statewide

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