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- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
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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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- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
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- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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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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- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
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- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
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    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
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- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Minnesota Food HelpLine 1,263 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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Holdingford Public School District

Holdingford Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address900 5th St, Holdingford, MN, 56340 Phone number(320) 746-4461 Emailjim.stang@isd738.org Website addresshttps://www.isd738.org

Area Served: Holdingford Public School District

Isle Public School District

Isle Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address730 5th Ave S, Isle, MN, 56342 Phone number(320) 676-3146 Website addresshttps://islepreschool.weebly.com

Area Served: Isle Public School District

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

Isle Public School District

Isle Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address730 5th Ave S, Isle, MN, 56342 Phone number(320) 676-3146 Emaildkapsner@isle.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://islepreschool.weebly.com

Area Served: Isle Public School District

Hinckley - Finlayson Public School District

Hinckley - Finlayson Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address201 Main St E, Hinckley, MN, 55037 Phone number(320) 384-6443 Website addresshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1P76kuvKep4UFcsZ7fDP5BxO0-Ks0woFaSKojP1MhNy4/edit

Area Served: Hinckley-Finlayson School District

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

Hinckley - Finlayson Public School District

Hinckley - Finlayson Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address201 Main St E, Hinckley, MN, 55037 Phone number(320) 384-6132 Emailbscullard@isd2165.org Website addresshttps://www.hf.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Hinckley-Finlayson School District

Family Counseling Center, Buffalo

Family Counseling Center, BuffaloLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address102 Marty Dr, Buffalo, MN, 55313 Phone number(763) 682-5420 Website addresshttp://fccmn.com

Area Served: Western Metro area

Grand Marais Family Dentistry

Grand Marais Family DentistryLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Address303 E 3rd St, Grand Marais, MN, 55604 Phone number(218) 387-2774 Emailinfo@grandmaraisfamilydentistry.com Website addresshttps://grandmaraisfamilydentistry.com/services

Area Served: Cook County

Frida Doula

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Doula Support Kelsey Kober AddressNew Ulm, MN, 56073 Phone number(507) 276-7462 Emailfridadoula@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.fridadoula.com

Area Served: Brown

Family Pathways

Family PathwaysLink: view organization details

Parental Visitation Monitoring Family Pathways - North Branch Address6413 Oak St, North Branch, MN, 55056 Phone number(612) 554-1980 EmailConnieH@FamilyPathways.org Website addresshttps://www.familypathways.org/our-work/parenting-time

Area Served: Central Minnesota

Family Pathways

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Parental Visitation Monitoring Family Pathways - Carlton County Address1003 Cloquet Ave, Cloquet, MN, 55720 Phone number(612) 554-1980 EmailConnieH@FamilyPathways.org Website addresshttps://www.familypathways.org/our-work/parenting-time

Area Served: Carlton County

Hope Counseling and Education

Hope Counseling and EducationLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address26357 Forest Blvd, Ste 5, Wyoming, MN, 55092 Phone number(651) 462-6644 Website addresshttp://hopecounselingandeducation.com

Area Served: City of Forest Lake and Wyoming

Faith in Action of Dodge County

Faith in Action of Dodge CountyLink: view organization details

Transportation Faith in Action of Dodge County - Kasson AddressPO Box 246, Kasson, MN, 55944 Phone number(888) 634-3654 Emailfiadodge@kmtel.com Website addresshttps://www.fiadodgecounty.org/services

Area Served: Claremont, Hayfield, Mantorville, Dodge Center, Kasson and West Concord

Freedom Counseling Center

Freedom Counseling CenterLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address709 N Riverfront Dr, Covenant Family Church, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 934-4160 Emailandrosda@hickorytech.net Website addresshttp://www.freedom-cc.com

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Frazee - Vergas Public School District

Frazee - Vergas Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address305 N Lake St, Frazee, MN, 56544 Phone number(218) 334-3181 Website addresshttps://www.frazee.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Frazee-Vergas Public School District

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

Frazee - Vergas Public School District

Frazee - Vergas Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address305 N Lake St, Frazee, MN, 56544 Phone number(218) 334-3181 Emailkantonsen@frazee.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.frazee.k12.mn.us/schools/ecfe

Area Served: Frazee-Vergas Public School District

Henning Public School District

Henning Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address500 School Ave, Henning, MN, 56551 Phone number(218) 583-2927 Website addresshttps://www.henning.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Henning Public School District

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

Henning Public School District

Henning Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address500 School Ave, Henning, MN, 56551 Phone number(218) 583-2927 Emailmsparks@henning.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.henning.k12.mn.us/page/ecfe

Area Served: Henning Public School District

Fergus Falls Public School District

Fergus Falls Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address601 Randolph Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(218) 998-0544 Emailjsteinbrenner@fergusotters.org Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/fergusotters.org/ecfe

Area Served: Fergus Falls Public School District

Fergus Falls Public School District

Fergus Falls Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address601 Randolph Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(218) 998-0544 Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/fergusotters.org/ecfe/programs/otter-preschool

Area Served: Fergus Falls Public School District

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

Family HealthCare Center

Family HealthCare CenterLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Address301 NP Ave N, Fargo, ND, 58102 Phone number(701) 271-3344 Website addresshttps://www.famhealthcare.org/our-services/dental-services

Area Served: Clay County, Minnesota and Cass County, North Dakota and surrounding communities

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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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- 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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