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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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Call 1-888-711-1151, chat or email to get help from the Minnesota Food HelpLine to see if you qualify for SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps) or to learn more about food shelves, free meals, farmers’ markets, or other food resources in your area (available from Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.).

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Randolph Public School District

Randolph Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address29101 Dawson Ave, Randolph, MN, 55065 Phone number(507) 645-7409 Emailseversonr@district195.org Website addresshttps://www.randolph.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Dakota County

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Randolph Public School District

Randolph Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address29101 Dawson Ave, Randolph, MN, 55065 Phone number(507) 645-7409 Website addresshttps://www.randolph.k12.mn.us/District/Department/69-Preschool

Area Served: Dakota County

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

Quality Stretchers LLC

Quality Stretchers LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation - Stretcher Address1027 7th St NW, Ste 212, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 202-7747 Website addresshttps://qualitystretchers.com

Area Served: Statewide

Rosemount - Apple Valley - Eagan Public School District

Rosemount - Apple Valley - Eagan Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address3455 153rd St W, Rosemount, MN, 55068 Phone number(651) 423-7899 EmailChristy.DeGoey@district196.org Website addresshttps://www.district196.org/academics/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: Rosemount, Apple Valley and Eagan school district

Rosemount - Apple Valley - Eagan Public School District

Rosemount - Apple Valley - Eagan Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address3455 153rd St W, Rosemount, MN, 55068 Phone number(651) 423-7700 Website addresshttps://www.district196.org

Area Served: Rosemount, Apple Valley and Eagan school district

Rosemount - Apple Valley - Eagan Public School District

Rosemount - Apple Valley - Eagan Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address3455 153rd St W, Rosemount, MN, 55068 Phone number(651) 423-7700 Website addresshttps://www.district196.org

Area Served: Rosemount, Apple Valley and Eagan school district

Rosemount - Apple Valley - Eagan Public School District

Rosemount - Apple Valley - Eagan Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address3455 153rd St W, Rosemount, MN, 55068 Phone number(651) 683-6969 x76306 Emailrave0-5@district196.org Website addresshttps://www.district196.org/academics/special-education/early-childhood-special-education

Area Served: Rosemount, Apple Valley and Eagan school district

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Rosemount - Apple Valley - Eagan Public School District

Rosemount - Apple Valley - Eagan Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address3455 153rd St W, Rosemount, MN, 55068 Phone number(651) 683-6969 x76306 Emailrave0-5@district196.org Website addresshttps://www.district196.org/academics/special-education/early-childhood-special-education

Area Served: Rosemount, Apple Valley and Eagan school district

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Rosemount - Apple Valley - Eagan Public School District

Rosemount - Apple Valley - Eagan Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address3455 153rd St W, Rosemount, MN, 55068 Phone number(952) 388-1950 Website addresshttps://ce.district196.org/early-childhood

Area Served: Rosemount, Apple Valley and Eagan school district

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

Rosemount - Apple Valley - Eagan Public School District

Rosemount - Apple Valley - Eagan Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address3455 153rd St W, Rosemount, MN, 55068 Phone number(952) 388-1950 EmailZachary.Gonsioroski@district196.org Website addresshttps://ce.district196.org/early-childhood/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Rosemount, Apple Valley and Eagan school district

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

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Lakewood Worship and Service Center Address2080 Woodlynn Ave, Maplewood, MN, 55109 Phone number(651) 779-9177 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/twin-cities/get-food-help

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

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Lakewood Worship and Service Center Address2080 Woodlynn Ave, Maplewood, MN, 55109 Phone number(651) 779-9177 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/programs-and-services

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

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Holiday Program - Toy Shop Lakewood Worship and Service Center Address2080 Woodlynn Ave, Maplewood, MN, 55109 Phone number(651) 746-3595 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/twin-cities/brighten-the-holidays

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

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Lakewood Worship and Service Center Address2080 Woodlynn Ave, Maplewood, MN, 55109 Phone number(651) 779-9177 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/heatshare-program

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

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Social Services Office - Burnsville Address13901 Fairview Dr, Prince of Peace Church, Burnsville, MN, 55337 Phone number(952) 898-9367 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/twin-cities/get-food-help

Area Served: Carver, Dakota and Scott counties

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Holiday Program - Toy Shop Social Services Office - Burnsville Address13901 Fairview Dr, Prince of Peace Church, Burnsville, MN, 55337 Phone number(651) 746-3595 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/twin-cities/brighten-the-holidays

Area Served: Carver, Dakota and Scott counties

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Social Services Office - Burnsville Address13901 Fairview Dr, Prince of Peace Church, Burnsville, MN, 55337 Phone number(952) 898-9367 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/heatshare-program

Area Served: Carver, Dakota and Scott counties

Secure Base Counseling Center

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Secure Base Counseling Center - Northfield Address570 Professional Dr, Northfield, MN, 55057 Phone number(507) 301-3412 Emailoffice@securebasecounselingcenter.com Website addresshttps://www.securebasecounselingcenter.com

Area Served: Rice County and surrounding counties. Service area may be dependent on program.

Secure Base Counseling Center

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Counseling Services Secure Base Counseling Center - Farmington Address213 1st St, Farmington, MN, 55024 Phone number(507) 301-3412 Emailoffice@securebasecounselingcenter.com Website addresshttps://securebasecounselingcenter.com/outpatient-therapy-services

Area Served: Dakota County

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Financial Assistance
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- Apply for Benefits: MN Benefits (mn.gov)
- County Programs for Families
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Food
- Minnesota Food HelpLine
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- Free Meals for Kids - Hunger Impact Partners: Mobile App
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Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
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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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