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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
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
  - Resource Hubs
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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 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
    - Career Development and Counseling
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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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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

Horizon Public Health

Horizon Public HealthLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Stevens County Office Address10 E Highway 28, Morris, MN, 56267 Phone number(320) 763-6018 Emailinfo@horizonphmn.gov Website addresshttps://horizonphmn.gov/service/services-for-elderly-and-disabled

Area Served: Stevens County

Horizon Public Health

Horizon Public HealthLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Traverse County Office Address202 8th St N, Wheaton, MN, 56296 Phone number(320) 763-6018 Emailinfo@horizonphmn.gov Website addresshttps://horizonphmn.gov/service/services-for-elderly-and-disabled

Area Served: Traverse County

Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department

Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health DepartmentLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Hennepin County Health and Human Services - Main Office Address300 S 6th St, Government Center, Minneapolis, MN, 55487 Phone number(612) 348-4111 Website addresshttps://www.hennepin.us/residents#human-services

Area Served: Hennepin County

Freeborn County Public Health

Freeborn County Public HealthLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address411 S Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 377-5100 EmailNatalie.Loock@co.freeborn.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.freeborn.mn.us/139/Public-Health

Area Served: Freeborn County

Isanti County Family Services

Isanti County Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address1700 E Rum River Dr S, Ste A, Cambridge, MN, 55008 Phone number(763) 689-1711 Website addresshttps://www.co.isanti.mn.us/170/Health-and-Human-Services

Area Served: Isanti County

Itasca County Health and Human Services

Itasca County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address1209 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 327-2941 Website addresshttps://www.co.itasca.mn.us/232/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Itasca County

Kittson County Social Services

Kittson County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address410 5th St SE, Ste 100, Hallock, MN, 56728 Phone number(218) 843-2689 Emailinfo@co.kittson.mn.us Website addresshttps://co.kittson.mn.us/government/departments/social_services/index.php

Area Served: Kittson County

Mahnomen County Human Services

Mahnomen County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address103 N Main St, Mahnomen, MN, 56557 Phone number(218) 935-2568 Emailinfo@co.mahnomen.mn.us Website addresshttps://co.mahnomen.mn.us/department/departments_i_z/social_services/index.php

Area Served: Mahnomen County

Marshall County Social Services

Marshall County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address208 E Colvin Ave, Ste 14, Warren, MN, 56762 Phone number(218) 745-5124 Emailchris.kujava@co.marshall.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.marshallcountymn.gov/departments/social_services

Area Served: Marshall County

Lake County Health and Human Services

Lake County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Lake County Health and Human Services - Two Harbors Address616 3rd Ave, Two Harbors, MN, 55616 Phone number(218) 834-8400 Website addresshttps://www.co.lake.mn.us/health-and-human-services

Area Served: Lake 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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