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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.
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Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
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    - Disability Hub MN
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- Early Learning and Child Care Education and child care resources for children and families.
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  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
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- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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  - 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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- 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
  - Housing
  - 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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Rush City Public School District

Rush City Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address51001 Fairfield Ave, Rush City, MN, 55069 Phone number(320) 358-3366 Emailssieling@rushcity.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/rushcity.k12.mn.us/rushcityearlychildhoodwelcome/home/ecfe-classes

Area Served: Rush City Public School District

Raise the Barr

Raise the BarrLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address3501 Aldrich Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55408 Emailinfo@raisethebarr.org Website addresshttps://www.raisethebarr.org/programs

Area Served: Statewide

Rush City Food Shelf, Inc.

Rush City Food Shelf, Inc.Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Address720 W 14th St, Rush City, MN, 55069 Phone number(320) 358-4428 Emailrushcityfoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/rushcityfoodshelf

Area Served: Rush City School District 139

Pine County Children's Service Collaborative

Pine County Children's Service CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Family Services Collaboratives Chisago County Interagency Children's Services Collaborative Address425 S Dana Ave, Rush City, MN, 55069 Phone number(651) 600-8011 Emailnwoodward@scred.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.scred.k12.mn.us/community_programs/CountyCollaboratives

Area Served: Chisago County

Pine Technical and Community College

Pine Technical and Community CollegeLink: view organization details

Job Training Address900 4th St SE, Pine City, MN, 55063 Phone number(320) 629-5100 Emailinformation@pine.edu Website addresshttps://pine.edu/cts

Area Served: Pine and surrounding counties

SLICE - Security Logistics Intelligence Construction Engineering Company

SLICE - Security Logistics Intelligence Construction Engineering CompanyLink: view organization details

Transportation Address101 S Reid St, Ste 307, Sioux Falls, SD, 57103 Phone number(605) 221-6303 Emailinfo@slice-c.com Website addresshttps://slice-c.com

Area Served: Central and Southern Minnesota

Permanency Services Resource Hub

Permanency Services Resource HubLink: view organization details

Find Adoption Services Address2446 University Ave W, Ste 140, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(612) 746-5137 Emailinfo@fosteradoptmn.org Website addresshttps://www.fosteradoptmn.org/permanency-services

Area Served: Statewide

Rainbow Families

Rainbow FamiliesLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address5614 Connecticut Ave NW, Ste 309, Washington, DC, 20015 Phone number(202) 417-8897 Emailinfo@rainbowfamilies.org Website addresshttps://rainbowfamilies.org/programs/support-groups

Area Served: Nationwide

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

Ruby's Pantry

Ruby's PantryLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Askov Address67331 Veteran's Evergreen Memorial Dr, Memorial Drive Bible Fellowship, Askov, MN, 55704 Phone number(651) 674-0009 Emailgoodnews@rubyspantry.org Website addresshttps://rubyspantry.org/find-location

Area Served: Askov area

Pine City Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Pine City Housing and Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Hillside Court Address905 7th St SW, Pine City, MN, 55063 Phone number(320) 629-6301 Emailhraopc@qwestoffice.net Website addresshttps://pinecity.govoffice.com/hra

Area Served: Pine County

Smiles Change Lives

Smiles Change LivesLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs - Dental Braces Address2405 Grand Blvd, Ste 300, Kansas City, MO, 64108 Phone number(816) 421-4949 Emailinfo@smileschangelives.org Website addresshttps://smileschangelives.org/for-kids-and-parents

Area Served: Nationwide Several participating providers throughout Minnesota

Sandstone Evangelical Free Church

Sandstone Evangelical Free ChurchLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address522 Main St, Sandstone, MN, 55072 Phone number(320) 245-2459 Emailsandstoneefc@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.sandstoneefc.com/events/2025/10/21/everyone-s-table-community-meal

Area Served: Pine County

Pine County Health and Human Services

Pine County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs North Pine Government Center Address1602 Highway 23 N, Sandstone, MN, 55072 Phone number(320) 591-1570 Website addresshttps://www.pinecountymn.gov/departments/health_and_human_services/index.php

Area Served: Pine County

Pine County Health and Human Services

Pine County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Support Services (CSS) North Pine Government Center Address1602 Highway 23 N, Sandstone, MN, 55072 Phone number(320) 591-1570 Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: Pine County

Pine County Health and Human Services

Pine County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing North Pine Government Center Address1602 Highway 23 N, Sandstone, MN, 55072 Phone number(320) 591-1570 Website addresshttps://www.pinecountymn.gov/departments/health_and_human_services/index.php

Area Served: Pine County

Pine County Health and Human Services

Pine County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Food Support North Pine Government Center Address1602 Highway 23 N, Sandstone, MN, 55072 Phone number(320) 591-1570 Website addresshttps://www.pinecountymn.gov/departments/health_and_human_services/index.php

Area Served: Pine County

Pine County Health and Human Services

Pine County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance North Pine Government Center Address1602 Highway 23 N, Sandstone, MN, 55072 Phone number(320) 591-1570 Website addresshttps://www.pinecountymn.gov/departments/health_and_human_services/financial_assistance_(welfare)/cash_assistance.php

Area Served: Pine County

Pine County Health and Human Services

Pine County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities North Pine Government Center Address1602 Highway 23 N, Sandstone, MN, 55072 Phone number(320) 591-1570 Website addresshttps://www.pinecountymn.gov/departments/health_and_human_services/index.php

Area Served: Pine County

Pine County Health and Human Services

Pine County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families North Pine Government Center Address1602 Highway 23 N, Sandstone, MN, 55072 Phone number(320) 591-1570 Website addresshttps://www.pinecountymn.gov/departments/health_and_human_services/index.php

Area Served: Pine County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

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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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