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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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    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
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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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- Early Learning and Child Care Education and child care resources for children and 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
- 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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- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
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Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
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    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
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- 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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Clay County Social Services

Clay County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address715 11th St N, Ste 502, Moorhead, MN, 56560 Phone number(218) 299-5200 Emailsocial.services@claycountymn.gov Website addresshttps://claycountymn.gov/1971/Social-Services

Area Served: Clay County

Carver County Health and Human Services

Carver County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Carver County Social Services Address602 E 4th St, Chaska, MN, 55318 Phone number(952) 361-1600 Website addresshttps://www.carvercountymn.gov/departments/health-human-services/home-community-based-care

Area Served: Carver County

Dakota County Community Services Division

Dakota County Community Services DivisionLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Dakota County Northern Service Center Address1 Mendota Rd W, West St. Paul, MN, 55118 Phone number(651) 554-6336 Emailclsintake@co.dakota.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/Disabilities/HelptoStayatHome/Pages/home-service-programs.aspx

Area Served: Dakota County

Chisago County Health and Human Services

Chisago County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address313 N Main St, Rm 230, Center City, MN, 55012 Phone number(651) 213-5600 Website addresshttps://www.chisagocountymn.gov/334/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Chisago County

Clearwater County Department of Human Services

Clearwater County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address216 Park Ave NW, Bagley, MN, 56621 Phone number(218) 694-6164 Emailjamie.halverson@co.clearwater.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.clearwater.mn.us/human-services

Area Served: Clearwater County

Cass County Health, Human and Veterans Services

Cass County Health, Human and Veterans ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Cass County Health, Human and Veterans Services - Walker Address400 Michigan Ave W, Walker, MN, 56484 Phone number(218) 547-1340 Emailcass.socserv@casscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.casscountymn.gov/1240/Health-Human-Veterans-Services-HHVS

Area Served: Cass County

Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services

Des Moines Valley Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Human Services Office - Windom Address11 4th St, Windom, MN, 56101 Phone number(507) 831-1891 Website addresshttps://www.dvhhs.org/index.asp?SEC=5C510B95-635F-4898-BFD1-C64ED52A634C&Type=B_BASIC

Area Served: Cottonwood and Jackson counties

Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services

Des Moines Valley Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Human Services Office - Jackson Address407 5th St, Jackson, MN, 56143 Phone number(507) 847-4000 Website addresshttps://www.dvhhs.org/index.asp?SEC=5C510B95-635F-4898-BFD1-C64ED52A634C&Type=B_BASIC

Area Served: Jackson and Cottonwood counties

Chippewa County Family Services

Chippewa County Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address719 N 7th St, Ste 200, Montevideo, MN, 56265 Phone number(320) 269-6401 Website addresshttps://www.co.chippewa.mn.us/158/Family-Services

Area Served: Chippewa County

Houston County Department of Human Services

Houston County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address304 S Marshall St, Rm 104, Caledonia, MN, 55921 Phone number(507) 725-5811 Website addresshttps://www.co.houston.mn.us/departments/human-services

Area Served: Houston County

Fillmore County Department of Social Services

Fillmore County Department of Social ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address902 Houston St NW, Ste 1, Preston, MN, 55965 Phone number(507) 765-2175 Website addresshttps://www.co.fillmore.mn.us/departments/community_services/human_services

Area Served: Fillmore County

Goodhue County Health and Human Services

Goodhue County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address426 West Ave, Red Wing, MN, 55066 Phone number(651) 385-3200 Website addresshttps://goodhuecountymn.gov/health_human_services

Area Served: Goodhue County

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior ChippewaLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Fond du Lac - Min No Aya Win Human Services Center Address927 Trettel Ln, Cloquet, MN, 55720 Phone number(218) 878-3893 Website addresshttp://www.fdlband.org

Area Served: Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior ChippewaLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Fond du Lac Community and Government Center Address1720 Big Lake Rd, Cloquet, MN, 55720 Phone number(218) 879-4593 Website addresshttp://www.fdlband.org

Area Served: Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

Human Services of Faribault & Martin CountiesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Martin County Center Address115 W 1st St, Fairmont, MN, 56031 Phone number(507) 238-4757 Website addresshttps://www.fmchs.com

Area Served: Martin County

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

Human Services of Faribault & Martin CountiesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Faribault County Center Address412 N Nicollet St, Blue Earth, MN, 56013 Phone number(507) 526-3265 Website addresshttps://www.fmchs.com

Area Served: Faribault County

Hubbard County Department of Social Services

Hubbard County Department of Social ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address205 Court Ave, Park Rapids, MN, 56470 Phone number(218) 732-1451 Emailbrian.ophus@co.hubbard.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.hubbard.mn.us/departments/social_services/index.php

Area Served: Hubbard County

Horizon Public Health

Horizon Public HealthLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Horizon Main Office - Douglas County Address809 Elm St, Ste 1200, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 763-6018 Emailinfo@horizonphmn.gov Website addresshttps://horizonphmn.gov/service/services-for-elderly-and-disabled

Area Served: Douglas, Grant, Pope, Stevens and Traverse counties

Horizon Public Health

Horizon Public HealthLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Grant County Office Address15 Central Ave N, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531 Phone number(320) 763-6018 Emailinfo@horizonphmn.gov Website addresshttps://horizonphmn.gov/service/services-for-elderly-and-disabled

Area Served: Grant County

Horizon Public Health

Horizon Public HealthLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Pope County Office Address10 1st St NE, Glenwood, MN, 56334 Phone number(320) 763-6018 Emailinfo@horizonphmn.gov Website addresshttps://horizonphmn.gov/service/services-for-elderly-and-disabled

Area Served: Pope 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
- 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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