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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 Services and programs that support healthy child development and identify concerns early
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- 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
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    - 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
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- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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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.
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  - Adoption
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    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
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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
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities
  - Financial Assistance
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    - Energy Assistance Programs
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    - Job Training
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  - 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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Watonwan County Food Shelf, Inc.

Watonwan County Food Shelf, Inc.

Food Shelf 113 7th St S, St. James, MN, 56081 (507) 621-4264 wcfoodshelf@gmail.com https://sites.google.com/wcfoodshelf.org/wcfoodshelf/home

Area Served: Watonwan County

Way of the Lord Church

Way of the Lord Church

Food Shelf 804 131st AVE NE, Blaine, MN, 55434 (763) 755-4800 office@wayofthelord.org https://www.wayofthelord.org/food-shelf

Area Served: Cities of Blaine, Andover, Coon Rapids and Ham Lake

We Care Project

We Care Project

Food Shelf 206 Fergus Ave, Morgan, MN, 56266 (507) 430-6564 wecare56266@gmail.com https://morganwecareproject.com

Area Served: City of Morgan and surrounding area

Western Communities Action Network (WeCAN)

Western Communities Action Network (WeCAN)

Food Shelf 5213 Shoreline Dr, Mound, MN, 55364 (952) 472-0742 foodprogram@wecanmn.org https://www.wecanmn.org/mobile-market

Area Served: Western Hennepin County

Westonka Food Shelf

Westonka Food Shelf

Food Shelf 2443 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN, 55364 (952) 472-5599 westonkafoodshelf@frontier.com https://westonkafoodshelf.wixsite.com/westonkafoodshelf/need-help

Area Served: Mound, Minnetrista, Navarre, Minnetonka Beach, Spring Park, St. Bonifacius, Tonka Bay, Independence and parts of Orono Does not serve Wayzata

White Bear Area Food Shelf

White Bear Area Food Shelf

Food Shelf White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf 1884 Whitaker St, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110 (651) 407-5310 info@whitebearfoodshelf.org https://whitebearfoodshelf.org

Area Served: White Bear Lake Area School District

Windom Area Sharing Center

Windom Area Sharing Center

Food Shelf Windom Area Center 1156 4th Ave, Windom, MN, 56101 (507) 822-7210

Area Served: Windom Public School District

Winona Volunteer Services, Inc.

Winona Volunteer Services, Inc.

Food Shelf 402 E 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987 (507) 452-5591 kayp@winonavs.org https://www.winonavs.org/food-shelf

Area Served: Winona County

Woodland Hills Church

Woodland Hills Church

Food Shelf 1740 Van Dyke St, St. Paul, MN, 55109 (651) 287-3000 thecornershelf@whchurch.org https://whchurch.org/find-support/the-corner-shelf

Area Served: St. Paul area

Worthington Christian Church Food Shelf

Worthington Christian Church Food Shelf

Food Shelf 1501 Douglas Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187 (507) 376-3418 office@worthingtonchristianchurch.com https://www.worthingtonchristianchurch.com/ministries/food-shelf

Area Served: Nobles County

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLC

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLC

Food Distribution Wright County Community Action Agency - Maple Lake 130 Division St W, Maple Lake, MN, 55358 (320) 963-6500 foodsecurity@wccaweb.com https://www.wccaweb.com/Program/Backpack_Program

Area Served: Wright County

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLC

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLC

Food Shelf Family Service Center - Waverly 411 Elm Ave, Family Service Center, Waverly, MN, 55390 (763) 658-4414 foodsecurity@wccaweb.com https://www.wccaweb.com/Program/Food_Shelf

Area Served: Howard Lake, Montrose, and Waverly area Others towns may be served depending on individual situation

YWCA Cass Clay

YWCA Cass Clay

Food Shelf 3000 University Dr S, Fargo, ND, 58103 (701) 232-3449 info@ywcacassclay.org https://www.ywcacassclay.org/what-we-do/#housing-stabilization

Area Served: North Dakota, Northwest Minnesota

Zumbrota Area Emergency Food Shelf

Zumbrota Area Emergency Food Shelf

Food Shelf 242 S Main St, Zumbrota, MN, 55992 (507) 732-7330 mraasch@ci.zumbrota.mn.us https://zumbrotaareafoodshelf.weebly.com/get-food.html

Area Served: Residents of the city and school district of Zumbrota, including parts of Goodhue, Bellechester and Wanamingo

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