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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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    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
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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.
  - Medical Evaluation
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Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
  - Resource Hubs
    - Disability Hub MN
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  - State Programs
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    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
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Early Learning and Child Care
- Early Learning and Child Care Education and child care resources for children and families.
  - Find Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
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Family Well-Being and Mental Health
- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
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American Indian Families
- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
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  - Tribal Health and Human Services
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- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
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- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
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Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
  - Food
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  - 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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- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Minnesota Food HelpLine 454 Results

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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Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)Link: view organization details

Support Group - Down Syndrome Address656 Transfer Rd, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 603-0720 Emaildsamn@dsamn.org Website addresshttps://dsamn.org/get-involved/upcoming-events/this-weeks-activities#793

Area Served: Minnesota

Deep Valley Birth Collective

Deep Valley Birth CollectiveLink: view organization details

Doula Support Molly Sward AddressMankato, MN, 56001 Emailmsward429@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.deepvalleybc.com

Area Served: Blue Earth, Faribault, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Waseca

Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)

Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)Link: view organization details

Find a Provider - Parent Coach AddressSan Francisco, CA, 94112 Website addresshttps://childtrauma.ucsf.edu/cpp-provider-roster

Area Served: Statewide

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of New Ulm

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of New UlmLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address1421 6th St N, Pastoral Center, New Ulm, MN, 56073 Phone number(866) 670-5163 Emailpkral@dnu.org Website addresshttps://www.dnu.org/catholiccharities

Area Served: West Central Minnesota

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of New Ulm

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of New UlmLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Marshall Office Address1418 State St, Campus Religious Center, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(866) 670-5163 Emailpkral@dnu.org Website addresshttps://www.dnu.org/catholiccharities

Area Served: West Central Minnesota

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of New Ulm

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of New UlmLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Hutchinson Office Address904 Highway 15 S, Hutchinson, MN, 55350 Phone number(866) 670-5163 Emailpkral@dnu.org Website addresshttps://www.dnu.org/catholiccharities

Area Served: West Central Minnesota

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of New Ulm

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of New UlmLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Willmar Office Address713 12th St SW, St. Mary's Church, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(866) 670-5163 Emailpkral@dnu.org Website addresshttps://www.dnu.org/catholiccharities

Area Served: West Central Minnesota

Committee Against Domestic Abuse - CADA

Committee Against Domestic Abuse - CADALink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter Call for Location Phone number(800) 477-0466 Emailinfo@cadamn.org Website addresshttps://www.cadamn.org/emergency-shelter

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, and Watonwan counties

Committee Against Domestic Abuse - CADA

Committee Against Domestic Abuse - CADALink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services Call for Location Phone number(507) 625-8688 Emailinfo@cadamn.org Website addresshttps://www.cadamn.org/community-advocacy

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, and Watonwan counties

Committee Against Domestic Abuse - CADA

Committee Against Domestic Abuse - CADALink: view organization details

Parental Visitation Monitoring - Keep Me Safe Call for Location Phone number(507) 625-8688 x115 Emailkms@cadamn.org Website addresshttps://www.cadamn.org/keep-me-safe

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, and Watonwan counties

discapacitados abriéndose caminos

discapacitados abriéndose caminosLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Disabilities Address107 7th Ave S, South St. Paul, MN, 55075 Phone number(651) 293-1748 Emailcentro@dacmn.org Website addresshttps://www.dacfamilycenter.org

Area Served: Statewide

discapacitados abriéndose caminos

discapacitados abriéndose caminosLink: view organization details

Support Group - Parents of Children with Disabilities in Spanish Address107 7th Ave S, South St. Paul, MN, 55075 Phone number(651) 293-1748 Emailcentro@dacmn.org Website addresshttps://www.dacfamilycenter.org

Area Served: Statewide

Day One Services

Day One ServicesLink: view organization details

Crisis Line - Domestic Violence & Shelter Address1000 E 80th St, The Sheila Wellstone Center, Bloomington, MN, 55420 Phone number(866) 223-1111 Emailsafety@dayoneservices.org Website addresshttps://dayoneservices.org/domestic-violence/help-now

Area Served: Statewide

Day One Services

Day One ServicesLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services Address1000 E 80th St, The Sheila Wellstone Center, Bloomington, MN, 55420 Phone number(866) 223-1111 Emailsafety@dayoneservices.org Website addresshttp://dayoneservices.org/domestic-violence

Area Served: Statewide

Day One Services

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Safe Harbor Regional Navigator for Sexually Exploited or Trafficked Youth Address1000 E 80th St, The Sheila Wellstone Center, Bloomington, MN, 55420 Phone number(866) 223-1111 Emailsafety@dayoneservices.org Website addresshttps://dayoneservices.org/trafficking/safe-habor

Area Served: Statewide

Christian Family Solutions

Christian Family SolutionsLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Christian Family Solutions - North Mankato Address2090 Commerce Dr, North Mankato, MN, 56003 Phone number(800) 438-1772 Website addresshttps://christianfamilysolutions.org

Area Served: Nicollet County

Crown Management

Crown ManagementLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Fairview Apartments Address720 Ronell St, St. Peter, MN, 56082 Phone number(507) 934-2214 Emailchristinej@crownforrent.com Website addresshttps://crownforrent.com/property/fairview-apartments

Area Served: Nicollet County

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC)

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC)Link: view organization details

Child and Teen Checkups Provider Resources Child and Teen Checkups Call for Location Website addresshttps://freechildcheckups.com

Area Served: Statewide

CORE Professional Services, P.A.

CORE Professional Services, P.A.Link: view organization details

Counseling Services Mankato Office Address209 S 2nd St, Ste 300, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(888) 833-2859 Emailmcore@coretreatment.com Website addresshttp://www.coreprofessionalservices.com/therapeutic-services.html

Area Served: Faribault, Mankato, Marshall, Windom, Worthington

CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint EnergyLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance Address505 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55402 Phone number(800) 245-2377 Website addresshttps://www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/residential/save-energy-money/efficiency-programs-and-rebates/income-qualified-programs?sa=mn

Area Served: Statewide

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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.

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