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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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Central Public School District

Central Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address531 Morse St, Norwood Young America, MN, 55368 Phone number(952) 467-7049 Emailjhoernemann@isd108.org Website addresshttps://www.raiders.central.k12.mn.us/o/central-public-schools/page/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: Central Public School District

Central Public School District

Central Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address531 Morse St, Norwood Young America, MN, 55368 Phone number(952) 467-7300 Website addresshttps://www.raiders.central.k12.mn.us/page/central-public-preschool

Area Served: Central Public School District

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

Eastern Carver County Public School District

Eastern Carver County Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address11 Peavey Rd, Chaska, MN, 55318 Phone number(952) 556-6400 Website addresshttps://ce4all.org/programs/early-childhood/preschool

Area Served: Eastern Carver County Public School District

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

Eastern Carver County Public School District

Eastern Carver County Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address11 Peavey Rd, Chaska, MN, 55318 Phone number(952) 556-6400 Emailstankiewiczl@district112.org Website addresshttps://ce4all.org/programs/early-childhood/screening

Area Served: Eastern Carver County Public School District

Day One Services

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Domestic Violence Support Services Address1000 E 80th St, The Sheila Wellstone Center, Bloomington, MN, 55420 Phone number(866) 223-1111 Emailsafety@dayoneservices.org Website addresshttp://dayoneservices.org/domestic-violence

Area Served: Statewide

Columbia Heights Public School District

Columbia Heights Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address1440 49th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN, 55421 Phone number(763) 528-4518 EmailOurenk@colheights.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.colheights.k12.mn.us/communityed/community-education/early-childhood/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: Columbia Heights Public School District

Columbia Heights Public School District

Columbia Heights Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address1440 49th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN, 55421 Phone number(763) 528-4500 Website addresshttps://www.colheights.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Columbia Heights Public School District

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

Church of St. Rita

Church of St. RitaLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address8694 80th St S, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016 Phone number(651) 459-4596 Emailstritas@saintritas.org Website addresshttps://www.saintritas.org/volunteer-ministries

Area Served: Washington County

Community of Peace Academy

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School-based Preschool Charter School Address471 Magnolia Ave E, St. Paul, MN, 55130 Phone number(651) 280-4579 Website addresshttps://www.cpapk12.org/students/preschool-4-peace

Area Served: Ramsey County and surrounding area

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

Duluth Public Schools Academy

Duluth Public Schools AcademyLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool Charter School Address3301 Technology Dr, Duluth, MN, 55811 Phone number(218) 728-9556 Website addresshttp://www.duluthedison.com

Area Served: Saint Louis County

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

Community School of Excellence

Community School of ExcellenceLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool Charter School Address270 Larpenteur Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55113 Phone number(651) 917-0073 Website addresshttps://www.csemn.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

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

Cologne Academy

Cologne AcademyLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool Charter School Address1221 Village Pkwy, Cologne, MN, 55322 Phone number(952) 466-2276 Website addresshttps://www.cologneacademy.org

Area Served: Carver County

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

Discovery Woods

Discovery WoodsLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool Charter School Address604 N 7th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 828-8200 Website addresshttps://discoverywoods.com

Area Served: Crow Wing County and surrounding area

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

Chatfield Community Food Shelf

Chatfield Community Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address124 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN, 55923 Phone number(507) 867-3529 Emailchatfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/p/Chatfield-Community-Food-Shelf-100068255115006

Area Served: Chatfield and surrounding area

Ely Community Health Center

Ely Community Health CenterLink: view organization details

Clinic Address33 E Chapman St, Ely, MN, 55731 Phone number(218) 365-5678 Emaildirector@elycommunityhealth.org Website addresshttp://www.elycommunityhealth.org

Area Served: City of Ely and surrounding communities

Ely Community Health Center

Ely Community Health CenterLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Address33 E Chapman St, Ely, MN, 55731 Phone number(218) 365-5678 Emaildirector@elycommunityhealth.org Website addresshttp://www.elycommunityhealth.org

Area Served: City of Ely and surrounding communities

Cosmos Montessori School

Cosmos Montessori SchoolLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool Charter School Address310 E 38th St, Ste 135, Minneapolis, MN, 55409 Phone number(612) 293-5314 Website addresshttps://www.cosmosmontessorischool.org

Area Served: Hennepin County and surrounding area

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

Christ The King Lutheran Church

Christ The King Lutheran ChurchLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address8600 Fremont Ave S, Bloomington, MN, 55420 Phone number(952) 881-8600 Emailcontactus@ctkb.org Website addresshttps://www.ctkb.org/events

Area Served: Hennepin County

Clearwater-Clear Lake Food Shelf

Clearwater-Clear Lake Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address1100 County Road 75, Lions Community Building, Clearwater, MN, 55320 Phone number(320) 558-2954 EmailCCLFS2954@aol.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterClearLakeFoodShelf

Area Served: Clearwater and Clear Lake communities

CROSS Center of Benton County

CROSS Center of Benton CountyLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address150 4th Ave N, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-7012 Emailfoleycrosscenter@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.foleycrosscenter.org/services.html

Area Served: Benton County

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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
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Food
- Minnesota Food HelpLine
- County Programs for Food Support
- Free Meals for Kids - Hunger Impact Partners: Mobile App
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- Food Shelves and Food Distribution
- WIC (Prenatal to age 5)
Housing
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- Housing Benefits 101
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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
Job Training and Career Development
- Job Training
- Career Development and Counseling

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