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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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360 Communities

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Domestic Violence Support Services Burnsville Resource Center Address501 Highway 13 E, Ste 112, Burnsville, MN, 55337 Phone number(651) 405-1500 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/violence-prevention/sexual-assault-services

Area Served: Dakota and Scott counties

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Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Burnsville Resource Center Address501 Highway 13 E, Ste 112, Burnsville, MN, 55337 Phone number(952) 985-5300 EmailNGnerer@360communities.org Website addresshttps://360communities.org

Area Served: Dakota and Scott counties

360 Communities

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Community and Family Resource Center Burnsville Resource Center Address501 Highway 13 E, Ste 112, Burnsville, MN, 55337 Phone number(952) 985-5300 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/resources/resource-centers

Area Served: Dakota and Scott counties

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Food Shelf Shepherd of the Valley Food Shelf Address12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 Phone number(952) 985-5300 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/resources/food-shelves

Area Served: Dakota County

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Domestic Violence Shelter Lewis House - Eagan Call for Location Phone number(651) 452-7288 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/violence-prevention/lewis-house

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

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Food Shelf Rosemount Resource Center Address14521 Cimarron Ave W, Rosemount, MN, 55068 Phone number(651) 322-5113 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/resources/food-shelves

Area Served: Cities of Rosemount and Apple Valley

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Domestic Violence Support Services Rosemount Resource Center Address14521 Cimarron Ave W, Rosemount, MN, 55068 Phone number(651) 405-1500 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/violence-prevention/sexual-assault-services

Area Served: Cities of Rosemount and Apple Valley

360 Communities

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Community and Family Resource Center Rosemount Resource Center Address14521 Cimarron Ave W, Rosemount, MN, 55068 Phone number(651) 322-5113 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/resources/resource-centers

Area Served: Cities of Rosemount and Apple Valley

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Food Shelf Messiah Community Food Shelf Address16725 Highview Ave, Messiah Lutheran Church, Lakeville, MN, 55044 Phone number(952) 985-5300 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/resources/food-shelves

Area Served: Dakota County

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Food Shelf Farmington Food Shelf Address510 Walnut St, Door 9, Farmington, MN, 55024 Phone number(952) 985-5300 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/resources/food-shelves

Area Served: Dakota County

CareerForce in West St. Paul

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Job Training Address1 Mendota Rd W, Ste 170, West St. Paul, MN, 55118 Phone number(651) 554-5955 Emailcareerforce.westsaintpaul@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/recently-unemployed/layoff/dwp-overview.jsp

Area Served: Dakota County

CareerForce in West St. Paul

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Career Counseling Address1 Mendota Rd W, Ste 170, West St. Paul, MN, 55118 Phone number(651) 554-5955 Emailcareerforce.westsaintpaul@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers

Area Served: Dakota County

Baby Cafe USA

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Support Group - Breastfeeding Address16 Hawthorne St, Wakefield, MA, 01880 Website addresshttps://www.babycafeusa.org/all-baby-cafes.html

Area Served: Locations in Alexandria, Bemidji, Blue Earth, Buffalo, Cambridge, Fairmont, Hastings, Monticello, North Branch, Owatonna, Prescott, St. Cloud, St. Michael, St. Paul, Stillwater and Wells

Amherst H. Wilder Foundation

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Transitional Housing Address451 Lexington Pkwy N, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 291-0211 Website addresshttps://www.wilder.org/services/supportive-housing-services

Area Served: Ramsey County

Amherst H. Wilder Foundation

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Early Childhood Mental Health Services Wilder Early Childhood Mental Health Address451 Lexington Pkwy N, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 280-2310 EmailAlyssa.larson@wilder.org Website addresshttps://www.wilder.org/mental-health/therapy-services-for-adults-children-families

Area Served: Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington counties

Autism Society of Minnesota

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Autism Assessment Address2380 Wycliff St, Ste 102, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 647-1083 Emailinfo@ausm.org Website addresshttps://ausm.org/therapy

Area Served: State of Minnesota

Autism Society of Minnesota

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Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Address2380 Wycliff St, Ste 102, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 647-1083 Emailinfo@ausm.org Website addresshttps://www.ausm.org

Area Served: State of Minnesota

Autism Society of Minnesota

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Autism Therapy Address2380 Wycliff St, Ste 102, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 647-1083 Emailinfo@ausm.org Website addresshttps://ausm.org/therapy

Area Served: State of Minnesota

Carelink Healthcare Agency LLC

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Autism Assessment Address16824 Enchanted Ct, Lakeville, MN, 55044 Phone number(507) 319-1195 Website addresshttp://carelinkhomes.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area

Carelink Healthcare Agency LLC

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Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Address16824 Enchanted Ct, Lakeville, MN, 55044 Phone number(507) 319-1195 Website addresshttp://carelinkhomes.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area

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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
- Local Bus Service
- 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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Help Me Grow provides resources on infant and young child development, and what to do when there are concerns.

For questions, more information, or to suggest a new resource, please contact us at HelpMeConnect@state.mn.us

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