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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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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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Triton Public School District

Triton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address813 W Hwy St, Dodge Center, MN, 55927 Phone number(507) 634-2037 Emailbwheeler@zumbroed.org Website addresshttps://www.triton.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Triton School District

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

Small Sums

Small SumsLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address2375 University Ave W, Ste 150, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 242-9441 EmailContactUs@SmallSums.org Website addresshttps://www.smallsums.org/what-we-do

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

The Center Clinic

The Center ClinicLink: view organization details

Clinic Address14 W Main St, Dodge Center, MN, 55927 Phone number(507) 633-9200 Emailcontact@thecenterclinic.org Website addresshttps://www.thecenterclinic.org/clinic-services

Area Served: Southern MN

The Center Clinic

The Center ClinicLink: view organization details

Clinic The Center Clinic - Owatonna Address134 Southview St, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 633-9200 Emailcontact@thecenterclinic.org Website addresshttps://www.thecenterclinic.org/clinic-services

Area Served: Southern MN

South Koochiching - Rainy River Public School District

South Koochiching - Rainy River Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address11731 Hwy 1, Northome, MN, 56661 Phone number(218) 751-6622 Emailyolson@bric.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.northome.k12.mn.us

Area Served: South Koochiching - Rainy River School District

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

South Koochiching - Rainy River Public School District

South Koochiching - Rainy River Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address11731 Hwy 1, Northome, MN, 56661 Phone number(218) 751-6622 Emailyolson@bric.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.northome.k12.mn.us

Area Served: South Koochiching - Rainy River School District

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

United Way of Bemidji Area

United Way of Bemidji AreaLink: view organization details

Holiday Program Address716 Paul Bunyan Dr NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 444-8929 Emaildirector@unitedwaybemidji.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedwaybemidji.org/holiday-gifts-kids

Area Served: Beltrami, Hubbard, and Clearwater counties

United Way of Bemidji Area

United Way of Bemidji AreaLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program Address716 Paul Bunyan Dr NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 444-8929 Website addresshttps://www.unitedwaybemidji.org/backpack-buddies

Area Served: Beltrami, Hubbard, and Clearwater counties

United Way of Bemidji Area

United Way of Bemidji AreaLink: view organization details

Low-Cost Auto Repair Address716 Paul Bunyan Dr NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 444-8929 Website addresshttps://www.unitedwaybemidji.org/wheels-work

Area Served: Beltrami, Hubbard, and Clearwater counties

Toys for Kids of Cass County

Toys for Kids of Cass CountyLink: view organization details

Holiday Program AddressPO Box 520, Walker, MN, 56484 Phone number(218) 547-1160

Area Served: Cass County and Akeley area

Unity North Church

Unity North ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address11499 Martin St NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433 Phone number(763) 754-6489 EmailOutreach@UnityNorthMN.org Website addresshttps://www.unitynorthmn.org/outreach-ministry

Area Served: Anoka County

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Early Head Start Luverne Head Start Address203 E Brown St, Luverne, MN, 56156 Phone number(507) 727-1613 Website addresshttps://smoc.us/head-start

Area Served: Rock County

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Head Start Luverne Head Start Address203 E Brown St, Luverne, MN, 56156 Phone number(507) 727-1613 Website addresshttps://smoc.us/head-start

Area Served: Rock County

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

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Early Head Start Pipestone Head Start Address500 7th St SE, Pipestone, MN, 56164 Phone number(507) 727-1613 Website addresshttps://smoc.us/head-start

Area Served: Pipestone County

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Head Start Pipestone Head Start Address500 7th St SE, Pipestone, MN, 56164 Phone number(507) 727-1613 Website addresshttps://smoc.us/head-start

Area Served: Pipestone County

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

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Early Head Start Worthington Early Head Start Address713 10th St, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(507) 727-1613 Website addresshttps://smoc.us/head-start

Area Served: Nobles County

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Early Head Start Slayton Early Head Start Address2613 Linden Ave, Slayton, MN, 56172 Phone number(507) 727-1613 Website addresshttps://smoc.us/head-start

Area Served: Murray County

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Head Start Slayton Early Head Start Address2613 Linden Ave, Slayton, MN, 56172 Phone number(507) 727-1613 Website addresshttps://smoc.us/head-start

Area Served: Murray County

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

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Early Head Start Murray County Head Start Address2420 28th St, Slayton, MN, 56172 Phone number(507) 727-1613 Website addresshttps://smoc.us/head-start

Area Served: Murray County

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Head Start Murray County Head Start Address2420 28th St, Slayton, MN, 56172 Phone number(507) 727-1613 Website addresshttps://smoc.us/head-start

Area Served: Murray County

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

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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
- 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
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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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