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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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- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
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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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Adrian Public School District

Adrian Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address410 Indiana Ave, Adrian, MN, 56110 Phone number(507) 483-2225 Website addresshttps://www.isd511.net

Area Served: Adrian Public School District

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

BOLD Public School District

BOLD Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address701 9th St S, Olivia, MN, 56277 Phone number(320) 523-1031 Website addresshttps://www.bold.k12.mn.us/o/bps/page/preschool

Area Served: Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian Public School District

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

Cardinal Comfort Care Cooperative

Cardinal Comfort Care CooperativeLink: view organization details

Transportation Red Bird Transport Address1313 Fairgrounds Rd, Two Harbors, MN, 55616 Phone number(218) 260-6618 EmailRBTDispatch@cardinalcomfortcare.com Website addresshttps://www.cardinalcomfortcare.com/transport

Area Served: Southern Lake and southern St. Louis counties.

Bethesda Christian Counseling - Southwest Minnesota

Bethesda Christian Counseling - Southwest MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Bethesda Christian Counseling - Luverne Address215 N Cedar St, Luverne, MN, 56156 Phone number(800) 463-4005 Emailinfo@bethesdachristiancounseling.org Website addresshttps://www.bethesdachristiancounseling.org/services

Area Served: Southwest Minnesota

Bethesda Christian Counseling - Southwest Minnesota

Bethesda Christian Counseling - Southwest MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Bethesda Christian Counseling - Woodstock Address130 Dakota St N, American Reformed Church, Woodstock, MN, 56186 Phone number(800) 463-4005 Emailbethesdachristian@yahoo.com Website addresshttps://www.bethesdachristiancounseling.org/services

Area Served: Southwest Minnesota

Canby Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Canby Housing and Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing HRA West Townhomes Call for Location Phone number(507) 223-7295 Emailbmerritt@canby.mntm.org

Area Served: Yellow Medicine County

American Transportation Inc.

American Transportation Inc.Link: view organization details

Transportation Address980 Hathaway Ln NE, Fridley, MN, 55432 Phone number(651) 855-8999

Area Served: Anoka County

C & I Transportation Services LLC

C & I Transportation Services LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address11535 Dellwood Rd N, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 239-0012 Emailcnitransportationservices@gmail.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metropolitan Area and Bemidji.

Bachand Group Property Management

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Highland Commons Address101 7th Ave SW, Arlington, MN, 55307 Phone number(507) 964-5556 Emailhighlandcommons@bachandgroup.com Website addresshttps://bachandgroup.com

Area Served: Sibley County

Bachand Group Property Management

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing North Meadows Address1215 2nd Ave N, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379 Phone number(715) 718-0449 Emailinfo@bachandgroup.com Website addresshttps://bachandgroup.com

Area Served: Benton County

Brainerd and Crow Wing Public Transit

Brainerd and Crow Wing Public TransitLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service Address501 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(866) 925-7433 Emailtransit@ci.brainerd.mn.us Website addresshttp://www.ci.brainerd.mn.us/612/Crow-Wing-County-Service

Area Served: Brainerd, Baxter, Crosby and Pequot Lakes areas of Crow Wing County and Pine River area of Cass County

Brainerd and Crow Wing Public Transit

Brainerd and Crow Wing Public TransitLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Address501 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(866) 925-7433 Emailtransit@ci.brainerd.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ci.brainerd.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/684/Brainerd-Baxter-Schedules-and-Maps-PDF

Area Served: Brainerd, Baxter, Crosby and Pequot Lakes areas of Crow Wing County and Pine River area of Cass County

Amtrak

AmtrakLink: view organization details

Transportation - Rail Call for Location Phone number(800) 872-7245 Website addresshttps://www.amtrak.com/home.html

Area Served: Nationwide

Bridging Hope Counseling

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Counseling Services Bridging Hope Counseling - Rogers Address21000 Rogers Dr, Ste 200, Rogers, MN, 55374 Phone number(763) 291-5505 Emailadmin@bridginghopecounseling.com Website addresshttps://bridginghopecounseling.com/services

Area Served: Rogers and surrounding areas

Bridging Hope Counseling

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Counseling Services Bridging Hope Counseling - Buffalo Address311 10th Ave S, Ste B, Buffalo, MN, 55313 Phone number(763) 291-5505 Emailadmin@bridginghopecounseling.com Website addresshttps://bridginghopecounseling.com/services

Area Served: Buffalo and surrounding areas

Bridging Hope Counseling

Bridging Hope CounselingLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Bridging Hope Counseling - Lino Lakes Address6776 Lake Dr, Ste 170, Lino Lakes, MN, 55014 Phone number(763) 291-5505 Emailinfo@bridginghopecounseling.com Website addresshttps://bridginghopecounseling.com/services

Area Served: Lino Lakes and surrounding areas

Bridges and Pathways

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Counseling Services Address1068 Lake St S, Ste 109, Forest Lake, MN, 55025 Phone number(651) 982-4792 Emailaddykovar@bridgesandpathways.net Website addresshttps://www.bridgesandpathways.com/services

Area Served: Forest Lake and surrounding areas

Climax and Shelly Public School District

Climax and Shelly Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address111 E Broadway, Climax, MN, 56523 Phone number(218) 857-2385 Website addresshttps://www.isd592.org

Area Served: Climax-Shelly Public School District

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

Crookston Public School District

Crookston Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address402 W Fisher Ave, Ste 593, Crookston, MN, 56716 Phone number(218) 281-2762 Website addresshttps://www.crookston.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Crookston Public School District

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

East Grand Forks Public Schools

East Grand Forks Public SchoolsLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address1420 4th Ave NW, East Grand Forks, MN, 56721 Phone number(218) 773-3494 Website addresshttps://www.egf.k12.mn.us/o/school-readiness

Area Served: East Grand Forks 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
- 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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For questions, more information, or to suggest a new resource, please contact us at HelpMeConnect@state.mn.us

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