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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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Minnesota Food HelpLine 461 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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Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs Call for Location Phone number(855) 824-7941 Website addresshttps://www.patientadvocate.org/connect-with-services

Area Served: Nationwide

Minnesota Legal Advice Online (MLAO)

Minnesota Legal Advice Online (MLAO)Link: view organization details

Legal Education and Information Emailmlao@mnlegalservices.org Website addresshttps://www.mnlegaladvice.org

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Corrections

Minnesota Department of CorrectionsLink: view organization details

Family Supports Unit Address1450 Energy Park Dr, Ste 200, St. Paul, MN, 55108 Phone number(651) 361-7200 Emailfamilysupportsunit.doc@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/doc/community-supervision/reentry-services/031-family-friends-partners/family-supports-unit

Area Served: Statewide

Pine City Public School District

Pine City Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three Years to Kindergarten District Office Address1400 Main St S, Pine City, MN, 55063 Phone number(320) 358-1217 Emailscredhmg@scred.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd578.org

Area Served: Pine City Public School District

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

Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC)

Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC)Link: view organization details

Legal Assistance Minnesota Disability Law Center - Mankato Office Address11 Civic Center Plz, Ste 402, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(612) 334-5970 Emailmndlc@mylegalaid.org Website addresshttps://mylegalaid.org/disability-law-center/how-we-help

Area Served: Statewide

PACER Center

PACER CenterLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Special Education Address8161 Normandale Blvd, Bloomington, MN, 55437 Phone number(952) 838-9000 Emailpacer@pacer.org Website addresshttps://www.pacer.org

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)Link: view organization details

COVID-19 Information Address625 Robert St N, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(833) 431-2053 Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus

Area Served: Most programs serve all Minnesota counties Service area may be dependent on program

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)Link: view organization details

Find a Registered Doula Address625 Robert St N, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 201-4200 Emailhealth.hop@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/providers/doula/registry.html

Area Served: Most programs serve all Minnesota counties Service area may be dependent on program

NORD - National Organization For Rare Disorders

NORD - National Organization For Rare DisordersLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs Address1900 Crown Colony Dr, Ste 310, Quincy, MA, 02169 Phone number(800) 999-6673 Website addresshttps://rarediseases.org/patient-assistance-programs

Area Served: Nationwide

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

AanjiBimaadizing (Income and Work Support Services) AanjiBimaadizing - District III Address45749 Grace Lake Rd, Sandstone, MN, 55072 Phone number(320) 384-6240 Website addresshttps://aanji.org

Area Served: Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)Link: view organization details

Assistive Technology Support Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8562 Emailmde.special-ed@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/sped/tech/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)Link: view organization details

Refugee Health Assessment Address625 Robert St N, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 201-5414 Emailrefugeehealth@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/rih/guide/2assessment.html

Area Served: Most programs serve all Minnesota counties Service area may be dependent on program

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Foster Care Address540 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 431-2000 EmailDHS.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/foster-care

Area Served: Statewide

Pine City Public School District

Pine City Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address1400 Main St S, Pine City, MN, 55063 Phone number(320) 629-4010 Website addresshttps://www.isd578.org

Area Served: Pine City Public School District

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Child Care and Early Education Programs Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) - Lafayette Building Address444 Lafayette Rd N, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 431-3809 EmailDHS.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/program-overviews/child-care-and-early-education

Area Served: Statewide

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Early Head Start - American Indian Families Mille Lacs Head Start District III - Lake Lena Early Education Address63925 Ojibwe Rd, Sandstone, MN, 55072 Phone number(320) 532-7590 Website addresshttps://millelacsband.com

Area Served: Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Minnesota Court System

Minnesota Court SystemLink: view organization details

Attorney Referral Service Minnesota Judicial Center Address25 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 297-7650 Website addresshttps://mncourts.gov/help-topics/find-a-lawyer

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)Link: view organization details

Crisis Line - Veterans Address20 W 12th St, Ste 206, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(800) 273-8255 x1 Website addresshttps://www.veteranscrisisline.net

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC)

Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC)Link: view organization details

Legal Assistance Minnesota Disability Law Center - Minneapolis Office Address111 N 5th St, Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 Phone number(612) 334-5970 Emailmndlc@mylegalaid.org Website addresshttps://mylegalaid.org/disability-law-center/how-we-help

Area Served: Statewide

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South DakotaLink: view organization details

Clinic St. Cloud Clinic Address451 E Saint Germain St, Ste 100, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 252-9504 Website addresshttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-north-central-states/get-care

Area Served: Central MN

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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
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- WIC (Prenatal to age 5)
Housing
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- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
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- Medical Transportation
Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
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- Job Training
- Career Development and Counseling

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