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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 1,121 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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Ivanhoe Public School District

Ivanhoe Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address421 N Rebecca St, Ivanhoe, MN, 56142 Phone number(507) 694-1540 Website addresshttps://www.ivanhoeschools.org

Area Served: Ivanhoe Public School District

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

Ivanhoe Public School District

Ivanhoe Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address421 N Rebecca St, Ivanhoe, MN, 56142 Phone number(507) 694-1540 Emailjenn.vanoverbeke@ivanhoeschools.org Website addresshttps://www.ivanhoeschools.org/departments/preschool

Area Served: Ivanhoe Public School District

Lakeview Public School District

Lakeview Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address875 Barstad Rd N, Cottonwood, MN, 56229 Phone number(507) 423-5164 Website addresshttps://www.lakeview2167.com/community-education/preschool

Area Served: Lakeview School District

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

Lakeview Public School District

Lakeview Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address875 Barstad Rd N, Cottonwood, MN, 56229 Phone number(507) 423-5164 x1320 Emailkarenmeiners@lakeview2167.com Website addresshttps://www.lakeview2167.com/community-education/early-childhood/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: Lakeview School District

Lac qui Parle Valley Public School District

Lac qui Parle Valley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address2860 291st Ave, Madison, MN, 56256 Phone number(320) 752-4876 Emailzstelter@lqpv.org Website addresshttps://www.lqpv.org

Area Served: Lac qui Parle Valley School District

Lac qui Parle Valley Public School District

Lac qui Parle Valley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address2860 291st Ave, Madison, MN, 56256 Phone number(320) 752-4876 Website addresshttps://www.lqpv.org

Area Served: Lac qui Parle Valley School District

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

MACCRAY Public School District

MACCRAY Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address711 Wolverine Dr, Clara City, MN, 56222 Phone number(320) 847-2154 Website addresshttps://www.maccray.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Maccray School District

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

MACCRAY Public School District

MACCRAY Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address711 Wolverine Dr, Clara City, MN, 56222 Phone number(320) 847-2154 Emailklosterboerk@maccray.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.maccray.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Maccray School District

Northlands Rescue Mission

Northlands Rescue MissionLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program Address420 Division Ave, Grand Forks, ND, 58201 Phone number(701) 772-6600 Emailinfo@jointhemission.org Website addresshttps://www.northlandsrescuemission.org/foodhelp

Area Served: Polk County

Northlands Rescue Mission

Northlands Rescue MissionLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address420 Division Ave, Grand Forks, ND, 58201 Phone number(701) 772-6600 Emailinfo@jointhemission.org Website addresshttps://www.northlandsrescuemission.org/foodhelp

Area Served: Polk County

Norman County East Public School District

Norman County East Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address408 Main Ave W, Twin Valley, MN, 56584 Phone number(218) 584-5151 Website addresshttps://www.nce.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Norman County East School District

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

Norman County East Public School District

Norman County East Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address408 Main Ave W, Twin Valley, MN, 56584 Phone number(218) 584-5151 Emaillindseys@nce.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.nce.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Norman County East School District

Minnesota Cloth Diaper Bank

Minnesota Cloth Diaper BankLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Diapers AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55401 Phone number(612) 460-5266 Emailcontact@mnclothdiaperbank.org Website addresshttps://www.mnclothdiaperbank.org

Area Served: Statewide

National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH)

National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH)Link: view organization details

Crisis Line AddressPO Box 90249, Austin, TX, 78709 Phone number(800) 799-7233 Website addresshttps://www.thehotline.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Parents Anonymous - National Parent & Youth Helpline

Parents Anonymous - National Parent & Youth HelplineLink: view organization details

Helpline Parents Anonymous - National Address250 W 1st St, Ste 250, Claremont, CA, 91711 Phone number(855) 427-2736 Emailinfo@parentsanonymous.org Website addresshttps://nationalparentyouthhelpline.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Minneapolis Life Center

Minneapolis Life CenterLink: view organization details

Holiday Program Address1812 Park Ave S, Minneapolis , MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 870-0000 Emailmail@changingourcity.org Website addresshttps://www.changingourcity.org/events/thanksgiving-outreach

Area Served: Hennepin County

Menahga Public School District

Menahga Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address216 Aspen Ave SE, Menahga, MN, 56464 Phone number(218) 564-4141 Website addresshttps://www.menahga.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Menahga Public School District

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

Nett Lake Public School District

Nett Lake Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address13090 Westley Dr, Nett Lake, MN, 55772 Phone number(218) 757-3102 Website addresshttps://www.nettlakeschool.org/pre-school

Area Served: St. Louis County

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

Nett Lake Public School District

Nett Lake Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address13090 Westley Dr, Nett Lake, MN, 55772 Phone number(218) 757-3261 x3 EmailRhiannon.strong@boisforte-nsn.gov Website addresshttps://www.nettlakeschool.org

Area Served: St. Louis County

Osakis Public School District

Osakis Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address500 E 1st Ave, Osakis, MN, 56360 Phone number(320) 859-2191 Website addresshttps://www.osakis.k12.mn.us/o/isd-213/page/preschool

Area Served: Osakis Public School District

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

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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
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- 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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