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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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Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Kinship Navigator Lutheran Social Service - St. Paul (University) Address709 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 917-4640 Emailwarmline@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/kinship

Area Served: Ramsey County. Kinship Family Support Services are provided statewide.

Lao Assistance Center of Minnesota (LACM)

Lao Assistance Center of Minnesota (LACM)Link: view organization details

Cultural Community Organization Address1015 4th Ave N, Ste 202, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 Phone number(612) 374-4967 Emailsunny@laocenter.org Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/Laocenter.mn

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

Martha's Open Hands

Martha's Open HandsLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address7362 University Ave NE, Ste 310 3, Fridley, MN, 55432 Phone number(612) 567-9587 Emailinfo@marthasopenhands.com Website addresshttps://marthasopenhands.com/services

Area Served: Anoka County

Little Lillies Birth Services

Little Lillies Birth ServicesLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressEden Prairie, MN, 55344 Phone number(612) 499-4203 Emaillittlelilliesbirth@gmail.com Website addresshttps://littlelillies.weebly.com

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

Kathleen Thormodsgaard

Kathleen ThormodsgaardLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment Address5798 Blackshire Path, Inver Grove Heights, MN, 55076 Phone number(612) 251-7099

Area Served: Dakota County

Kathleen Thormodsgaard

Kathleen ThormodsgaardLink: view organization details

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Address5798 Blackshire Path, Inver Grove Heights, MN, 55076 Phone number(612) 251-7099

Area Served: Dakota County

Learning Ally

Learning AllyLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Students with Dyslexia Address20 Roszel Rd, Princeton, NJ, 08540 Phone number(800) 221-4792 EmailCustomerCare@learningally.org Website addresshttps://learningally.org/solutions-for-school/dyslexia-resources

Area Served: Nationwide

Katie Lins

Katie LinsLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressSt. Paul, MN, 55122 Phone number(507) 400-3854 Emailcontact@katiesdoulacare.com Website addresshttps://www.katiesdoulacare.com

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

Ken Traen

Ken TraenLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address631 Cleveland Ave S, Ste 4, St. Paul, MN, 55116 Phone number(651) 760-3957 Emailinfo@kentraen.com Website addresshttps://kentraen.com/counseling-services-2

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Jill Giliuson

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Doula Support AddressSt. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 431-8208 Emailjillgilisn@gmail.com

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

Mental Health Navigators

Mental Health NavigatorsLink: view organization details

Information and Support Address18540 Beaverwood Rd, Minnetonka, MN, 55345 Phone number(952) 913-7805 Emailrobin@mhnav.org Website addresshttps://www.mentalhealthnavigators.org/about-mental-health-navigators

Area Served: Statewide

Legal Assistance of Dakota County, Ltd.

Legal Assistance of Dakota County, Ltd.Link: view organization details

Attorney Referral Service Address7300 147th St W, Ste 401, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 Phone number(952) 431-3200 Emailadmin@dakotalegal.org Website addresshttps://dakotalegal.org

Area Served: Dakota County

Legal Assistance of Dakota County, Ltd.

Legal Assistance of Dakota County, Ltd.Link: view organization details

Legal Assistance Address7300 147th St W, Ste 401, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 Phone number(952) 431-3200 Emailadmin@dakotalegal.org Website addresshttps://www.lawhelpmn.org/providers-and-clinics

Area Served: Dakota County

Metro Transit

Metro TransitLink: view organization details

Transportation Address560 6th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 373-3333 Website addresshttps://www.metrotransit.org

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties with commuter rail service in Sherburne county

Metro Transit

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Metro Transit Assistance Program (TAP) Address560 6th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 373-3333 Website addresshttps://www.metrotransit.org/tap-riders

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties with commuter rail service in Sherburne county

Metro Transit

Metro TransitLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service Address560 6th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 373-3333 Website addresshttps://www.metrotransit.org/bus

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties with commuter rail service in Sherburne county

Literacy Minnesota

Literacy MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address700 Raymond Ave, Ste 180, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 251-9058 Emailemail@mnliteracy.org Website addresshttps://www.literacymn.org/family-literacy

Area Served: Statewide

Jewish Federation of Greater St. Paul

Jewish Federation of Greater St. PaulLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Shalom Baby AddressPO Box 50649, Mendota, MN, 55150 Phone number(651) 695-3195 Emailekonstan@stpaulfed.org Website addresshttps://jewishstpaul.org/our-work/community-engagement-and-impact-programs/building-jewish-identity/shalom-baby

Area Served: St. Paul and surrounding area

Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague

Mayo Clinic Health System in New PragueLink: view organization details

Hearing Loss Services New Prague Hospital Address301 2nd St NE, New Prague, MN, 56071 Phone number(952) 758-9355 Website addresshttps://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/new-prague/services-and-treatments/audiology

Area Served: Most programs serve Scott and Le Sueur counties. Service area may be dependent on program

Make Minnesota Safe & Secure

Make Minnesota Safe & SecureLink: view organization details

Firearm Safety Information AddressSt. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 201-7000 Website addresshttps://dps.mn.gov/safe-secure/Pages/default.aspx

Area Served: Statewide

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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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