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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 Services and programs that support healthy child development and identify concerns early
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/Comprehensive Evaluation
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI)
  - EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
    - Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
    - Referral Form for Help Me Grow
    - Local ECSE programs for children birth to 2 years of age
    - Local ECSE programs for children 3 to 5 years of age
  - SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, OR BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS
Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families
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
    - Online Child Care Search and Phone Support
    - Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs
  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Head Start Programs
    - Early Head Start (Birth through 2 years)
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  - Kindergarten
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Family Well-Being and Mental Health
- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
  - Family Support Services
  - Crisis Services
  - Domestic Violence
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American Indian Families
- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
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  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
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Dental and Health Care
- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
  - Dental Care
    - Dental Clinics
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  - Health Care
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
    - Child and Teen Checkups
    - Community Health Clinics/Federally Qualified Health Centers
    - Early Childhood Mental Health Agencies
    - Refugee Screening Clinics
    - Rural Health Centers
    - Health Insurance
Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities
  - Financial Assistance
  - Community Action Agencies
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Food
  - Health Insurance
  - Housing
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
  - Transportation
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information
COVID-19 Resources
- COVID-19 Resources Resources to support Minnesota families affected by COVID-19.
  - COVID-19/Coronavirus in Minnesota Updates
  - Child Care
  - Education Services
    - MN Department of Education website - COVID-19
  - Employment/Unemployment
    - Unemployment Benefits
    - Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (mn.gov)
  - Financial
  - Food Support
    - Emergency Food Support - COVID-19
    - Minnesota Food HelpLine
  - Healthcare Insurance
    - MNSure - COVID-19
    - Healthcare programs (MN Department of Human Services website)
  - Housing Support
    - MN Housing Finance Agency website
    - Housing Benefits 101
  - Mental Health Crisis Lines
    - Mental Health Information (MN Department of Human Services website) - COVID-19
    - Help for adults and children in crisis

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The Food Group

The Food Group

Food Distribution - Fare For All Redeeming Love Church 2425 White Bear Ave N, Maplewood, MN, 55109 (763) 450-3880 https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Maplewood and surrounding communities

The Food Group

The Food Group

Food Distribution - Fare For All Bethel Lutheran Church 901 W Broadway, Little Falls, MN, 56345 (763) 450-3880 https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Little Falls and surrounding communities

The Food Group

The Food Group

Food Distribution - Fare For All West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida St, St. Paul, MN, 55102 (763) 450-3880 https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: St. Paul and surrounding communities

The Food Group

The Food Group

Food Distribution - Fare For All Hosanna Lutheran Church 105 Hosanna Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001 (763) 450-3880 https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: City of Mankato and surrounding area

The Food Group

The Food Group

Food Distribution - Fare For All Community of Grace 4000 Linden St, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110 (763) 450-3880 https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: White Bear Lake and surrounding communities

The Food Group

The Food Group

Food Distribution - Fare For All Community Thread 2300 Orleans St W, Stillwater, MN, 55082 (763) 450-3880 https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Stillwater and surrounding communities

The Food Group

The Food Group

Food Distribution - Fare For All Vista Lutheran Church 4003 Wooddale Ave S, St. Louis Park, MN, 55416 (763) 450-3880 https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: St. Louis Park and surrounding communities

The Food Group

The Food Group

Food Distribution - Fare For All Resurrection Lutheran Church 610 County Road 2, St. Joseph, MN, 56374 (763) 450-3880 https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: St. Joseph and surrounding communities

The Food Group

The Food Group

Food Distribution - Fare For All Salem Lutheran Church 90 Riverside Dr SE, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 (763) 450-3880 https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: St. Cloud and surrounding communities

The Food Group

The Food Group

Food Distribution - Fare For All Central Square Community Center 100 7th Ave N, South St. Paul, MN, 55075 (763) 450-3880 https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: South St. Paul and surrounding communities

The Food Group

The Food Group

Food Distribution - Fare For All Real Life Church 2535 N Chatsworth St, Roseville, MN, 55113 (763) 450-3880 https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Roseville and surrounding communities

The Food Group

The Food Group

Food Distribution - Fare For All Zion Lutheran Church - Anoka 1601 4th Ave, Anoka, MN, 55303 (763) 450-3860 https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Anoka and surrounding communities

The Food Group

The Food Group

Food Distribution - Fare For All Christ Lutheran Church 641 89th Ave NE, Blaine, MN, 55434 (763) 450-3880 https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Blaine and surrounding communities

The Food Group

The Food Group

Food Distribution - Fare For All Fridley Community Center 6085 7th St NE, Fridley, MN, 55432 (763) 450-3880 https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Fridley and surrounding communities

The Food Group

The Food Group

Food Distribution - Fare For All Crossroads Church 17445 Notre Dame St NE, Columbus, MN, 55025 (763) 450-3880 https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Forest Lake and surrounding communities

The Food Group

The Food Group

Food Distribution - Fare For All Central Lutheran Church 1103 School St NW, Elk River, MN, 55330 (763) 450-3880 https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Elk River and surrounding communities

The Food Group

The Food Group

Food Distribution - Fare For All Easter Lutheran Church by the Lake 4545 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan, MN, 55122 (763) 450-3880 https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Eagan and surrounding communities

The Link of New London

The Link of New London

Food Shelf The Link 20 Central Ave E, New London, MN, 56273 (320) 354-5465 director@youarethelink.org https://www.youarethelink.org

Area Served: New London area

The Link of New London

The Link of New London

Food Distribution - Wildcat Backpack Program The Link 20 Central Ave E, New London, MN, 56273 (320) 354-5465 director@youarethelink.org https://www.youarethelink.org/services

Area Served: New London area

The Open Door

The Open Door

Food Shelf 3000 Ames Crossing Rd, Ste 100, Eagan, MN, 55121 (651) 686-0787 https://theopendoorpantry.org/get-food

Area Served: Dakota County

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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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