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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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- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
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- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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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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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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Byron Public School District

Byron Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address801 Frontage Rd NW, Byron, MN, 55920 Phone number(507) 775-2336 Emailjennifer.dole@byron.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://bce.bears.byron.k12.mn.us/early-education/early-childhood-family-education/home

Area Served: Byron Public School District

Byron Public School District

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Early Childhood Screening District Office Address801 Frontage Rd NW, Byron, MN, 55920 Phone number(507) 775-2336 Emailalyssa.humpal@byron.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://bce.bears.byron.k12.mn.us/early-education/early-childhood-screening/early-education/early-childhood-screening/home

Area Served: Byron Public School District

Byron Public School District

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Kindergarten District Office Address801 Frontage Rd NW, Byron, MN, 55920 Phone number(507) 775-2383 Website addresshttps://www.bears.byron.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Byron Public School District

Byron Public School District

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Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address801 Frontage Rd NW, Byron, MN, 55920 Phone number(507) 634-2037 Emailbwheeler@zumbroed.org Website addresshttps://www.bears.byron.k12.mn.us/departments/byron-special-education-department/early-childhood-special-education

Area Served: Byron Public School District

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

CareerForce Rochester

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Career Counseling Address2070 College View Rd E, Rochester Comm and Tech College, Rochester, MN, 55904 Phone number(507) 292-5152 Emailcareerforce.rochester@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers

Area Served: Olmsted County

CareerForce Rochester

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Job Training Address2070 College View Rd E, Rochester Comm and Tech College, Rochester, MN, 55904 Phone number(507) 292-5152 Emailcareerforce.rochester@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/recently-unemployed/layoff/dwp-overview.jsp

Area Served: Olmsted County

Benevolence LLC

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Autism Therapy Address18 Woodlake Dr SE, Rochester, MN, 55904 Phone number(507) 517-9142

Area Served: Olmsted County

Benevolence LLC

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Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Address18 Woodlake Dr SE, Rochester, MN, 55904 Phone number(507) 517-9142

Area Served: Olmsted County

Apple Tree Dental

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Dental Clinic Rochester Center for Dental Health Address973 Skyline Dr SW, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(507) 424-1040 Emailcberge@appletreedental.org Website addresshttps://www.appletreedental.org

Area Served: Rochester and the surrounding communities of Oronoco, Postdamn, Elgin, Eyota, Marion, Pleasant Grove, Stewartville, Rock Dell, Kasson, Mantorville and Douglas

Birthright

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Birthing and Parenting Education Birthright of Rochester Address4100 NW 18th Ave, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 288-9374 Website addresshttps://birthright.org/services

Area Served: Olmsted County

Angel Foundation

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Help Paying for Basic Needs - Adults with Cancer Address1155 Centre Pointe Dr, Ste 7, Mendota Heights, MN, 55120 Phone number(612) 627-9000 Emailgrants@mnangel.org Website addresshttps://mnangel.org/emergency-financial-assistance

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Olmsted, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, St. Louis, Washington, and Wright counties

ActiveForever

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Address10799 N 90th St, Ste 100, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260 Phone number(800) 377-8033 Emailsales@activeforever.com Website addresshttps://www.activeforever.com

Area Served: Nationwide

AliMed

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Address297 High St, Dedham, MA, 02026 Phone number(800) 225-2610 Emailcustomerservice@alimed.com Website addresshttps://www.alimed.com/nursing-home-supplies

Area Served: Nationwide

BetterHelp

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Counseling Services - App based service Address990 Villa St., Mountain View, CA, 94041 Emailcontact@betterhelp.com Website addresshttps://www.betterhelp.com/about

Area Served: Nationwide

Black Swan Living

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Dakota Townhomes Address5041 Weatherstone Cir NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 218-2071 Emailleasing@blackswanteam.com Website addresshttps://www.blackswanliving.com/dakota-townhomes

Area Served: Olmsted County

Blue Plus BlueRide

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Transportation AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55408 Phone number(866) 340-8648 EmailBlueRideSTS@bluecrossmn.com Website addresshttps://www.bluecrossmn.com/our-plans/medical-assistance-medicaid/medical-assistance-resources/blueride-transportation

Area Served: Statewide for those with eligible insurance

Comfort Wheels

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Transportation Address6113 Rome Cir NW, Ste 6113, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(612) 607-3861

Area Served: Rochester area and Twin Cities Metro Area

Catholic Charities of Southern MN

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Birthing and Parenting Education Catholic Charities - Winona Address111 Market St, Ste 2, Winona, MN, 55987 Phone number(507) 287-7807 Emailinfo@ccsomn.org Website addresshttps://www.ccsomn.org/programs/pregnancy-parenting-adoption/baby-items

Area Served: Southern Minnesota. Service area may be dependent on program.

Catholic Charities of Southern MN

Catholic Charities of Southern MNLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter - Winter Warming Centers Rochester Community Warming Center Address200 4th St SE, Rochester, MN, 55904 Phone number(507) 226-8033 Emailinfo@ccsomn.org Website addresshttps://www.ccsomn.org/programs/warming-centers

Area Served: Rochester area

Catholic Charities of Southern MN

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Birthing and Parenting Education Catholic Charities - Rochester Address903 Center St W, Ste 220, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(507) 287-7807 Emailinfo@ccsomn.org Website addresshttps://www.ccsomn.org/programs/pregnancy-parenting-adoption/baby-items

Area Served: Southern Minnesota. Service area may be dependent on program.

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

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