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- 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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CenterLife Counseling

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Counseling Services CenterLife Counseling - White Bear Lake Address4444 Centerville Rd, Ste 235, White Bear Lake, MN, 55127 Phone number(651) 289-3111 Emailmessages@centerlifecounseling.com Website addresshttps://centerlifecounseling.com/counseling

Area Served: Twin Cities North Metro area and surrounding suburbs

Ellie Family Services

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Mental Health Clinic Ellie Family Services - Chanhassen Address600 Market St, Ste 220, Chanhassen, MN, 55317 Phone number(651) 313-8080 Website addresshttps://elliementalhealth.com/services

Area Served: Carver County

Endocrinology Clinic of Minneapolis

Endocrinology Clinic of MinneapolisLink: view organization details

Clinic Address7701 York Ave S, Ste 180, Edina, MN, 55435 Phone number(952) 927-7810 Website addresshttps://www.endoclinic.net

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Dress for Success - Twin Cities

Dress for Success - Twin CitiesLink: view organization details

Job Training Call for Location Phone number(651) 646-6000 Emailinfo@dressforsuccesstwincities.org Website addresshttps://www.dressforsuccesstwincities.org/our-programs.html

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC)

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Child and Teen Checkups Provider Resources Child and Teen Checkups Call for Location Website addresshttps://freechildcheckups.com

Area Served: Statewide

CenterPoint Energy

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Utility Assistance Address505 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55402 Phone number(800) 245-2377 Website addresshttps://www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/residential/save-energy-money/efficiency-programs-and-rebates/income-qualified-programs?sa=mn

Area Served: Statewide

Carver County Public Health

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Family Home Visiting Carver County Public Health - Chaska (4th) Address600 E 4th St, Chaska, MN, 55318 Phone number(952) 361-1329 Emailpublic-health@carvercountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.carvercountymn.gov/departments/health-human-services/public-health/health-and-wellness/healthy-families/pregnancy-and-child-health/carver-healthy-families

Area Served: Carver County

Carver County Public Health

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Public Health Clinic Carver County Public Health - Chaska (4th) Address600 E 4th St, Chaska, MN, 55318 Phone number(952) 361-1329 Emailpublic-health@carvercountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.carvercountymn.gov/departments/health-human-services/public-health/health-and-wellness/disease-prevention

Area Served: Carver County

Carver County Public Health

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Parenting Support Carver County Public Health - Chaska (4th) Address600 E 4th St, Chaska, MN, 55318 Phone number(952) 361-1329 Emailpublic-health@carvercountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.carvercountymn.gov/departments/health-human-services/public-health/health-and-wellness/healthy-families/child-passenger-safety

Area Served: Carver County

Carver County Public Health

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Follow Along Program Carver County Public Health - Chaska (4th) Address600 E 4th St, Chaska, MN, 55318 Phone number(952) 361-1992 Emailkvoelker@carvercountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Carver County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Carver County Public Health

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Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Carver County Public Health - Chaska (4th) Address600 E 4th St, Chaska, MN, 55318 Phone number(952) 361-1329 Emailkvoelker@carvercountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.carvercountymn.gov/departments/health-human-services/public-health/health-and-wellness/healthy-families/child-growth-and-development/child-and-teen-checkups

Area Served: Carver County

Carver County Public Health

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Carver County Public Health - Chaska (6th) Address303 E 6th St, Chaska, MN, 55318 Phone number(952) 818-3728 Website addresshttps://www.carvercountymn.gov/departments/health-human-services/public-health/health-and-wellness/healthy-eating/women-infants-and-children-wic

Area Served: Carver County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Energy CENTS Coalition

Energy CENTS CoalitionLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - Gas and Electric Address823 7th St E, St. Paul, MN, 55106 Phone number(651) 774-9010 Emailecc@energycents.org Website addresshttps://www.energycents.org/help-paying-energy-bills

Area Served: Statewide Service area specific to each program See Eligibility section and website for details

Decoding Dyslexia

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Information and Support Call for Location Emailinfo@decodingdyslexia.org Website addresshttps://decodingdyslexiamn.org/about-dyslexia

Area Served: Statewide

Decoding Dyslexia

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Parenting Support - Partners for Parents Call for Location Phone number(612) 356-2707 Emailkeab@decodingdyslexiamn.org Website addresshttps://decodingdyslexiamn.org/partners-for-parents

Area Served: Statewide

Eleanor Trenary

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Doula Support AddressSt. Paul, MN, 55108 Phone number(708) 404-0080 Emailsundropdoulamn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.sundropdoula.com/services

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington

DadsFirst

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Parenting Support - Fathers Address4900 Highway 169 N, Ste 303, Minneapolis, MN, 55428 Phone number(612) 327-5859 EmailChuck@dadsfirst.org Website addresshttps://www.dadsfirst.org/current-programs

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Cloud of Goods

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Medical Equipment and Supplies AddressSt. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(407) 545-3103 Emailinfo@cloudofgoods.com Website addresshttps://www.cloudofgoods.com/minneapolis-mn/accessories-rentals/wheelchair-or-scooter-ramp-129

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area, St. Cloud, Rochester, and Perham areas

Cedar House, Inc

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Counseling Services Jordan Office Address603 Hope Ave, Jordan, MN, 55352 Phone number(952) 492-3624 Emailinfo@cedarhouseinc.com Website addresshttps://www.cedarhouseinc.com/services-offered

Area Served: Scott and Carver Counties

Carver County Health and Human Services

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Child Support Services (CSS) Carver County Social Services Address602 E 4th St, Chaska, MN, 55318 Phone number(952) 361-1600 Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: Carver County

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