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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 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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- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
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- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
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- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
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    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
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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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ZACAH

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Help Paying for Basic Needs ZACAH Transitional Home AddressPO Box 21231, Eagan, MN, 55121 Phone number(651) 456-8891 Emailcontact@zacah.org Website addresshttps://www.zacah.org/copy-of-transitional-home

Area Served: Dakota County

Zhz Transport Inc.

Zhz Transport Inc.Link: view organization details

Transportation Address2353 Rice St, Ste 200, Roseville, MN, 55113 Phone number(612) 323-0175

Area Served: Twin Cities Metropolitan Area

Zero To Three National Center

Zero To Three National CenterLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address2445 M St NW, Ste 600, Washington, DC, 20037 Phone number(202) 638-1144 Website addresshttps://www.zerotothree.org/resources/for-families

Area Served: Nationwide

YMCA of the North

YMCA of the NorthLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) YMCA Youth Intervention Services Call for Location Phone number(763) 493-3052 EmailYRL@ymcamn.org Website addresshttps://www.ymcanorth.org/impact/youth_family

Area Served: Most programs serve the Twin Cities Metro area. Service area may be dependent on program

YMCA of the North

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Transitional Housing - Youth YMCA Youth Intervention Services Call for Location Phone number(763) 493-3052 EmailYRL@ymcamn.org Website addresshttps://www.ymcanorth.org/impact/youth_family

Area Served: Most programs serve the Twin Cities Metro area. Service area may be dependent on program

Women of Nations

Women of NationsLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter Call for Location Phone number(651) 251-1609 Emailinfo@women-of-nations.org Website addresshttps://women-of-nations.org/about-us/programs

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties

Women of Nations

Women of NationsLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services Call for Location Phone number(651) 251-1609 Emailinfo@women-of-nations.org Website addresshttps://women-of-nations.org/about-us/programs

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties

Women of Nations

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Crisis Line - Women in Crisis Call for Location Phone number(651) 251-1609 Emailinfo@women-of-nations.org Website addresshttps://women-of-nations.org

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties

Vision Loss Resources

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Vision Loss Services Call for Location Phone number(612) 843-3400 Emailinfo@visionlossresources.org Website addresshttps://visionlossresources.org/programs/adjustmenttoblindness

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington and Wright counties

Walk-In Counseling Center

Walk-In Counseling CenterLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address2421 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 870-0565 Website addresshttps://walkin.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Washburn Center for Children

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Address1100 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 Phone number(612) 871-1454 Website addresshttps://washburn.org

Area Served: Clinics in Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park and Edina 50 schools in Minneapolis, Bloomington, Eden Prairie and Burnsville-Savage-Eagan; plus several charter schools Early Childhood Mental Health serves Ramsey and Hennepin counties

Youable Emotional Health

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Mental Health Clinic Youable Emotional Health - Richfield Address6425 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, MN, 55423 Phone number(612) 861-1675 Website addresshttps://www.youable.health

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Youable Emotional Health

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Family Home Visiting Youable Emotional Health - Richfield Address6425 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, MN, 55423 Phone number(612) 861-1675 Website addresshttps://www.youable.health/for-children-families/child-and-family-development

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Youable Emotional Health

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Family Home Visiting Youable Emotional Health - Brooklyn Center Address5910 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55430 Phone number(763) 569-5228 Website addresshttps://www.youable.health/for-children-families/child-and-family-development

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Whole Woman's Health

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Clinic Address8053 E Bloomington Fwy, Ste 450, Bloomington, MN, 55420 Phone number(612) 376-7708 Emailinfo@wholewomanshealth.com Website addresshttps://wholewomanshealth.com/abortion-clinics/bloomington-mn

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

YouthLink

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Clinic - Youth YouthLink Drop In Center Address41 N 12th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 Phone number(612) 252-1200 Emailyouthlink@youthlinkmn.org Website addresshttps://www.youthlinkmn.org/health

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Xcel Energy

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Utility Assistance - Energy and Gas Address414 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55401 Phone number(800) 895-4999 Emailinquire@xcelenergy.com Website addresshttps://mn.my.xcelenergy.com/s/billing-payment/energy-assistance

Area Served: Statewide

Youth Service Bureau, Inc.

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Counseling Services Youth Service Bureau, Inc. - Stillwater Address6120 Oren Ave N, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 439-8800 Emailinfo@ysb.net Website addresshttps://ysb.net/youth-family-therapy

Area Served: School District #833, #834 and #622 and the western edge of Wisconsin in Pierce and St. Croix Counties Serve clients from Mahtomedi and other nearby communities

Youth Service Bureau, Inc.

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Parenting Support Youth Service Bureau, Inc. - Stillwater Address6120 Oren Ave N, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 439-8800 Emailinfo@ysb.net Website addresshttps://ysb.net/youth-family-therapy

Area Served: School District #833, #834 and #622 and the western edge of Wisconsin in Pierce and St. Croix Counties Serve clients from Mahtomedi and other nearby communities

Youth Service Bureau, Inc.

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Counseling Services Youth Service Bureau, Inc. - Cottage Grove Address7064 W Point Douglas Rd S, Ste 201, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016 Phone number(651) 458-5224 Emailinfo@ysb.net Website addresshttps://ysb.net/youth-family-therapy

Area Served: School District #833, #834 and 622 and the western edge of Wisconsin in Polk and St. Croix Counties Serve clients from nearby Dakota County

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Basic Needs

Financial Assistance
- Find out what you may be eligible for: Bridge to Benefits
- Apply for Benefits: MN Benefits (mn.gov)
- County Programs for Families
- Community Action Agencies
Food
- Minnesota Food HelpLine
- County Programs for Food Support
- Free Meals for Kids - Hunger Impact Partners: Mobile App
- SUN Bucks (Summer EBT)
- Food Shelves and Food Distribution
- WIC (Prenatal to age 5)
Housing
- Homeless Services: Coordinated Entry Access Points
- Shelters
- Transitional Housing Programs
- Housing Benefits 101
- Housing Link
- Affordable Housing Options
- Help to Find Housing
- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
- Rent Payment Assistance
- MN Housing Ownership
Transportation
- Transportation Services
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- Greater MN Transit options
- Metro Transit
- Low-Cost Car Repair
- Medical Transportation
Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
Job Training and Career Development
- Job Training
- Career Development and Counseling

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