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- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
  - Basic Needs
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    - Health Insurance for Pregnant Women
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  - Health Care and Mental Health
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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.
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
  - EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
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Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
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
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- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Parenting Support Programs: For Specific Populations
  - Varied Supports through Community Organizations
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  - Parenting Support Programs: Not sure where to start?
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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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- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
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    - Immigrant and Refugee Helpline
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  - Teen Parent Assistance
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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
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    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Food
  - Health Insurance
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    - Career Development and Counseling
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- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is a nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps income eligible pregnant women and parents with an infant or child younger than age 5 (including foster parents and guardians). Learn more and apply online.

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Belgrade - Brooten - Elrosa Public School District

Belgrade - Brooten - Elrosa Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office Address710 Washburn Ave, Belgrade, MN, 56312 Phone number(320) 254-8211 Website addresshttps://www.bbejaguars.org

Area Served: Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Public School District

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

Belgrade - Brooten - Elrosa Public School District

Belgrade - Brooten - Elrosa Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address710 Washburn Ave, Belgrade, MN, 56312 Phone number(320) 254-8211 EmailJDINGMANN@BBEJAGUARS.ORG Website addresshttps://www.bbejaguars.org/community-education

Area Served: Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Public School District

Braham Public School District

Braham Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office Address531 Elmhurst Ave S, Braham, MN, 55006 Phone number(320) 396-3316 Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/braham.k12.mn.us/preschool

Area Served: Braham Public School District

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

Braham Public School District

Braham Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address531 Elmhurst Ave S, Braham, MN, 55006 Phone number(320) 396-3316 Emailjeklund@braham.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/braham.k12.mn.us/ecfe/home

Area Served: Braham Public School District

Annandale Public School District

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School-based Preschool: School Readiness, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office Address125 Cherry Ave N, Annandale, MN, 55302 Phone number(320) 274-3058 Website addresshttps://www.isd876.org/Page/162

Area Served: Annandale Public School District

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

Annandale Public School District

Annandale Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address125 Cherry Ave N, Annandale, MN, 55302 Phone number(320) 274-3058 Emailtgrube@isd876.org Website addresshttps://www.isd876.org/Page/161

Area Served: Annandale Public School District

Brainerd Public School District

Brainerd Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office Address804 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 454-5438 Website addresshttps://brainerdce.ss12.sharpschool.com/early_childhood/early_childhood_programs/school_readiness_preschool

Area Served: Brainerd Public School District

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

Brainerd Public School District

Brainerd Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address804 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 454-5438 Emailmartha.smithson@isd181.org Website addresshttps://brainerdce.ss12.sharpschool.com/early_childhood/early_childhood_family_education

Area Served: Brainerd Public School District

Aubrey Corona

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Doula Support AddressSleepy Eye, MN, 56085 Phone number(507) 766-3801 Emailaubreycorona@outlook.com

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Nicollet, Redwood, Renville, Watonwan

Big Stone Birth & Beyond

Big Stone Birth & BeyondLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressClinton, MN, 56225 Phone number(320) 305-6787 Emailstephanie@bigstonebirth.com Website addresshttps://www.bigstonebirth.com

Area Served: Big Stone, Chippewa, Douglas, Grant, Kandiyohi, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Wilkin, Yellow Medicine

Blue Earth County Mental Health Center

Blue Earth County Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Address410 S 5th St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 304-4319 Emaillisa.farasyn@blueearthcountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.blueearthcountymn.gov/715/Mental-Health-Center

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Martin, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Rice, Sibley, and Watonwan counties

Blue Earth County Mental Health Center

Blue Earth County Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Second Step Clubhouse Address421 E Hickory St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 304-4414 Website addresshttps://www.blueearthcountymn.gov/715/Mental-Health-Center

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Bultum Academy Charter School

Bultum Academy Charter SchoolLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, Voluntary Prekindergarten Charter School Address1555 40th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN, 55421 Phone number(763) 450-3522 Website addresshttps://www.bultumacademy.org

Area Served: Anoka County

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

Accend Services

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Counseling Services Accend Services - Duluth (W 2nd St) I Address101 W 2nd St, Ste 202, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 724-3122 Website addresshttp://accendservices.com/services.php#six

Area Served: Cook, St. Louis, and Lake counties

Accend Services

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Counseling Services Accend Services - Two Harbors Address115 7th St, Two Harbors, MN, 55616 Phone number(218) 724-3122 Website addresshttp://accendservices.com/services.php#six

Area Served: Lake County

Accend Services

Accend ServicesLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment Accend Services - Minneapolis Address1312 2nd St NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(612) 839-9386 Website addresshttp://accendservices.com

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

Accend Services

Accend ServicesLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Accend Services - Minneapolis Address1312 2nd St NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(612) 839-9386 Website addresshttp://accendservices.com/services.php#six

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

Alomere Health

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Clinic Alexandria Clinic Address610 30th Ave W, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 763-5123 Website addresshttps://alomerehealth.com/services/primary-care

Area Served: Douglas County

Alomere Health

Alomere HealthLink: view organization details

Clinic Osakis Medical Clinic Address811 3rd Ave E, Osakis, MN, 56360 Phone number(320) 859-3038 Website addresshttps://alomerehealth.com/services/primary-care

Area Served: Douglas County

Alexandria Public School District

Alexandria Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office Address1410 McKay Ave S, Ste 102, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 762-3305 Website addresshttps://earlylearning.alexschools.org/preschool

Area Served: Alexandria Public School District

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

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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
Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
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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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Health Insurance
Housing
- Housing Benefits 101
- Affordable Housing Options
- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
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- Job Training
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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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