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- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
  - Education and Support
    - Birthing and Parenting Education
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    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
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    - Family Home Visiting
    - Early Childhood Family Education
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    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
  - Health Care and Mental Health
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.
Developmental and Behavior Concerns
- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
  - Medical Evaluation
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
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  - Social, Emotional, or Behavioral Concerns
Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
  - Resource Hubs
    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
  - State Programs
    - Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
  - Caregiver Support
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Early Learning and Child Care
- Early Learning and Child Care Education and child care resources for children and families.
  - Find Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Public Libraries
  - Homeless School Liaisons
Family Well-Being and Mental Health
- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Services
  - Mental Health or Substance Use Disorder
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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    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
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  - Early Childhood Education Programs
  - Tribal Early Head Start/Head Start
  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Programs
  - Tribal Clinics and Health Services
  - Tribal Health and Human Services
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- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
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    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
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  - Trafficked or Sexually Exploited Youth
Dental and Health Care
- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
  - Dental Care
    - Dental Clinics and Services
  - Health Care
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
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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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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Canvas Health

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Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Services Center for Mental Health and Addiction Care Address520 Osborne Rd NE, Ste 170, Fridley, MN, 55432 Phone number(763) 755-3801 Website addresshttps://www.canvashealth.org/crisis-services

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area

Canvas Health

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Canvas Health - Cottage Grove Address8451 E Point Douglas Rd S, Ste 300, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016 Phone number(612) 676-1604 Website addresshttps://www.canvashealth.org/mental-health-support-for-adolescents-helping-teens-thrive/childrens-therapeutic-support-services-skills-training-ctss

Area Served: Washington County

Avivo

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Substance Use Disorder Treatment Avivo Chemical and Mental Health - Minneapolis Address1900 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 752-8074 Emailintakereferrals@avivomn.org Website addresshttps://avivomn.org/treatment-and-recovery

Area Served: Most programs serve the Twin Cities Metro area. Service area may be dependent on program

Associated Clinic of Psychology

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Associated Clinic of Psychology - West St. Paul Address149 Thompson Ave E, Ste 150, West St. Paul, MN, 55118 Phone number(651) 450-0860 Website addresshttps://acp-mn.com/mental-health-services/community-school-based

Area Served: Dakota County

Alliance Health Care, Inc.

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Alliance Health Care - Corporate Office Address2260 Cliff Rd, Eagan, MN, 55122 Phone number(651) 895-8030 Website addresshttps://alliancehealthcare.com

Area Served: Most programs serve Dakota County Service area may be dependent on program and serve additional counties

American Indian Family Center

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Counseling Services - Healing Generations Address579 Wells St, St. Paul, MN, 55130 Phone number(651) 793-3803 Emailinfo@aifcmn.org Website addresshttps://aifcmn.org/services/mentalhealth

Area Served: Ramsey and Hennepin counties FHPAP serves Ramsey county only

Brown County Public Health Department

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Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Address1117 Center St, New Ulm, MN, 56073 Phone number(507) 233-6820 EmailJaimee.Brand@browncountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.co.brown.mn.us/302/Child-Teen-Checkups

Area Served: Brown County

Birth in Love

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Doula Support AddressNewport, MN, 55055 Phone number(612) 408-1940 Emailxkay26@gmail.com Website addresshttps://birthinlove.com

Area Served: Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington counties

Blue Earth County Community Health Department

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Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Address410 S 5th St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 304-4202 EmailKelley.Haeder@blueearthcountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.blueearthcountymn.gov/525/Child-Teen-Checkups

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Brown County Heartland Express

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Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Address1900 N Franklin St, New Ulm, MN, 56073 Phone number(800) 707-2717 Website addresshttps://www.browncountymn.gov/334/Transit-Heartland-Express

Area Served: Brown County

Abby Special Care Transportation, LLC

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Transportation Address13055 Riverdale Dr NW, Ste 500, Coon Rapids, MN, 55448 Phone number(612) 701-3610 Emailinfo@abbycares.com

Area Served: Trips originating in Anoka, Hennepin and Ramsey counties to anywhere in MN

Behavioral Health Services

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Counseling Services Golden Valley Address8441 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 140, Golden Valley, MN, 55426 Phone number(651) 769-6300 Website addresshttps://bhsiclinics.com/services

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Behavioral Health Services

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Counseling Services Eagan Address3460 Washington Dr, Ste 200, Eagan, MN, 55122 Phone number(651) 769-6200 Website addresshttps://bhsiclinics.com/services

Area Served: Southern Twin Cities Metro area

Behavioral Health Services

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Counseling Services Shakopee Address327 Marschall Rd, Ste 250, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(651) 769-6500 Website addresshttps://bhsiclinics.com/services

Area Served: Southwestern Twin Cities Metro area

Behavioral Health Services

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Counseling Services Brooklyn Center Address6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Ste 370, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55430 Phone number(651) 769-6250 Website addresshttps://bhsiclinics.com/services

Area Served: Northern Twin Cities Metro area

Behavioral Health Services

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Counseling Services North St. Paul Address2497 7th Ave E, Ste 101, North St. Paul, MN, 55109 Phone number(651) 769-6400 Website addresshttps://bhsiclinics.com/services

Area Served: Northeastern Twin Cities Metro area

ACC Midwest Transportation LLC

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Transportation ACC Midwest Transportation LLC - Hutchinson Address16506 MN 15 N, Hutchinson, MN, 55350 Phone number(320) 455-9200 Emailaccmidwest@gmail.com Website addresshttp://www.accmidwest.com/services

Area Served: McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Sibley, and Southern Stearns counties

ACC Midwest Transportation LLC

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Transportation ACC Midwest Transportation LLC - Buffalo AddressBuffalo, MN, 55313 Phone number(320) 455-9200 Emailaccmidwest@gmail.com Website addresshttp://www.accmidwest.com/services

Area Served: Wright, Sherburne, Western Hennepin counties

ACC Midwest Transportation LLC

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Transportation ACC Midwest Transportation LLC - Marshall AddressMarshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(320) 455-9200 Emailaccmidwest@gmail.com Website addresshttp://www.accmidwest.com/services

Area Served: Lyon County

ACC Midwest Transportation LLC

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Transportation ACC Midwest Transportation LLC - Brainerd AddressBrainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(320) 455-9200 Emailaccmidwest@gmail.com Website addresshttp://www.accmidwest.com/services

Area Served: Crow Wing County

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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
- Transportation Services
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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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