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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 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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West Central Public School District

West Central Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address301 County Road 2, Barrett, MN, 56311 Phone number(320) 585-2245 Emailandrea@morris.mn.us Website addresshttps://isd2342.org/community_education/early_childhood_education/preschool_screening

Area Served: West Central Public School District

West Central Public School District

West Central Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address301 County Road 2, Barrett, MN, 56311 Phone number(320) 528-7300 Website addresshttps://www.isd2342.org

Area Served: West Central Public School District

West Central Public School District

West Central Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address301 County Road 2, Barrett, MN, 56311 Phone number(320) 585-2245 Emailandrea@morris.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd2342.org

Area Served: West Central Public School District

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

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Elbow Lake (Industrial) Address411 Industrial Park Blvd, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531 Phone number(218) 685-4486 Emailoffice@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org

Area Served: Services are primarily focused on Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, and Stevens counties. Individual programs may serve counties outside this area.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Minnesota Urban and Rural Homesteading (MURL) West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Elbow Lake (Industrial) Address411 Industrial Park Blvd, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531 Phone number(320) 304-3458 Emailjanelleb@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/program_area/housing

Area Served: Services are primarily focused on Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, and Stevens counties. Individual programs may serve counties outside this area.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Rehabilitation Loans - Small Cities Housing West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Elbow Lake (Industrial) Address411 Industrial Park Blvd, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531 Phone number(320) 304-3458 Emailjanelleb@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/program/rehabilitation-loan-program

Area Served: Services are primarily focused on Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, and Stevens counties. Individual programs may serve counties outside this area.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Elbow Lake (Industrial) Address411 Industrial Park Blvd, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531 Phone number(218) 685-4486 Emailamberh@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/family-homeless-prevention-assistance-program-letter-of-interest

Area Served: Services are primarily focused on Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, and Stevens counties. Individual programs may serve counties outside this area.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Elbow Lake (Industrial) Address411 Industrial Park Blvd, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531 Phone number(320) 304-3458 Emailoffice@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/housing-emergency

Area Served: Services are primarily focused on Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, and Stevens counties. Individual programs may serve counties outside this area.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transportation - Ready Ride West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Elbow Lake (Industrial) Address411 Industrial Park Blvd, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531 Phone number(218) 405-3074 Emailjohn@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/program/ready-ride

Area Served: Services are primarily focused on Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, and Stevens counties. Individual programs may serve counties outside this area.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Elbow Lake (Industrial) Address411 Industrial Park Blvd, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531 Phone number(218) 405-3073 x1 Emaileap@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/program/energy-assistance-program

Area Served: Services are primarily focused on Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, and Stevens counties. Individual programs may serve counties outside this area.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Community Action Agency West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Elbow Lake (Industrial) Address411 Industrial Park Blvd, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531 Phone number(218) 685-4486 Emailoffice@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org

Area Served: Services are primarily focused on Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, and Stevens counties. Individual programs may serve counties outside this area.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Weatherization Assistance Program West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Elbow Lake (Industrial) Address411 Industrial Park Blvd, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531 Phone number(218) 405-3017 Emailoffice@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/program/weatherization-program

Area Served: Services are primarily focused on Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, and Stevens counties. Individual programs may serve counties outside this area.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Osakis Address500 E 1st Ave, Osakis, MN, 56360 Phone number(218) 405-3019 Emailoffice@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/program/head-start-program

Area Served: Osakis and surrounding communities

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

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Alexandria (Aga) Address1910 Aga Dr, Ste 206, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 304-3458 Emailamberh@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/family-homeless-prevention-assistance-program-letter-of-interest

Area Served: Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, and Stevens counties

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Alexandria (Aga) Address1910 Aga Dr, Ste 206, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(218) 405-3073 x1 Emaileap@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/program/energy-assistance-program

Area Served: Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, and Stevens counties

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Early Head Start West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Alexandria (Aga) Address1910 Aga Dr, Ste 206, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(218) 405-3019 Emailoffice@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/program/head-start-program

Area Served: Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, and Stevens counties

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Parental Visitation Monitoring West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Alexandria (Aga) Address1910 Aga Dr, Ste 206, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 762-4100 Emailoffice@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/program/plus-kids-parents-love-us-kids

Area Served: Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, and Stevens counties

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Early Head Start West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Alexandria (Hawthorne) Address503 Hawthorne St, Ste 250, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(218) 685-4486 Emailoffice@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/program/head-start-program

Area Served: Douglas County

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Head Start-Alexandria Woodland Elementary Address1410 McKay Ave S, Ste 101, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(218) 405-3019 Emailoffice@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/program/head-start-program

Area Served: Douglas County

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

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Head Start - Alexandria Address1601 Jefferson St, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(218) 405-3019 Emailoffice@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/program/head-start-program

Area Served: Douglas County

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

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Food
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Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
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