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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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- 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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- 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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Lake County Health and Human Services

Lake County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Lake County Health and Human Services - Silver Bay Address99 Edison Blvd, Silver Bay, MN, 55614 Phone number(218) 226-4443 Website addresshttps://www.co.lake.mn.us/health-and-human-services

Area Served: Lake County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Lake County Health and Human Services

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Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Lake County Health and Human Services - Silver Bay Address99 Edison Blvd, Silver Bay, MN, 55614 Phone number(218) 226-4443 Website addresshttps://www.co.lake.mn.us/health-and-human-services

Area Served: Lake County

Lake County Health and Human Services

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Family Home Visiting Lake County Health and Human Services - Silver Bay Address99 Edison Blvd, Silver Bay, MN, 55614 Phone number(218) 226-4443 Website addresshttps://www.co.lake.mn.us/health-and-human-services

Area Served: Lake County

Lake Superior Public School District

Lake Superior Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address1640 Hwy 2, Ste 200, Two Harbors, MN, 55616 Phone number(218) 834-8201 Emailklenski@isd381.org Website addresshttps://www.isd381.k12.mn.us/community-ed/early-childhood

Area Served: Lake Superior Public School District

Lake Superior Public School District

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address1640 Hwy 2, Ste 200, Two Harbors, MN, 55616 Phone number(218) 834-8201 x8213 Website addresshttps://www.isd381.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Lake Superior Public School District

Men As Peacemakers

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Domestic Violence Support Services Address123 W Superior St, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 727-1939 Emailinfo@menaspeacemakers.org Website addresshttps://www.menaspeacemakers.org

Area Served: Duluth and surrounding areas

Longfellow Alternative High School

Longfellow Alternative High SchoolLink: view organization details

Teen Parent Assistance Address3017 E 31st St, Minneapolis, MN, 55406 Phone number(612) 668-4700 Website addresshttps://www.mpschools.org/academics/ece/teen-parent-services

Area Served: Hennepin County

Kittson County Children's Collaborative

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Integrated Children's Mental Health & Family Services Collaboratives Address410 5th St SE, Ste 100, Hallock, MN, 56728 Phone number(218) 843-2689 Emailbswenson@co.kittson.mn.us

Area Served: Kittson County

Mahnomen County Interagency Collaborative

Mahnomen County Interagency CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Integrated Children's Mental Health & Family Services Collaboratives Address103 N Main St, PO Box 460, Mahnomen, MN, 56557 Phone number(218) 935-2568 x8422 Emailamber.krulich@co.mahnomen.mn.us

Area Served: Mahnomen County

Le Sueur County Integrated Children's Mental Health & Family Services Collaborative

Le Sueur County Integrated Children's Mental Health & Family Services CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Integrated Children's Mental Health & Family Services Collaboratives Address88 S Park Ave, Le Center, MN, 56057 Phone number(507) 262-0903 Emailcaitlin.meyer@lesueurcounty.gov Website addresshttps://www.lesueurcounty.gov/648/Integrated-Childrens-Mental-Health-Famil

Area Served: Le Sueur County

Lyon/Murray Families Project Collaborative

Lyon/Murray Families Project CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Integrated Children's Mental Health & Family Services Collaboratives Address607 W Main St, Ste 100, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 532-1260 Emailcindy.nelson@swmhhs.com

Area Served: Lyon and Murray counties

Koochiching Family Collaborative

Koochiching Family CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Integrated Children's Mental Health & Family Services Collaboratives Address1000 5th St, Koochiching County Health Dept., International Falls, MN, 56649 Phone number(218) 283-7070 Emaillinnea.imhof@co.koochiching.mn.us

Area Served: Koochiching County

Lake of the Woods Children & Families Collaborative

Lake of the Woods Children & Families CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Integrated Children's Mental Health & Family Services Collaboratives Address206 8th Ave SE, Ste 200, Baudette, MN, 56623 Phone number(218) 634-2642 Emailamy_b@co.lotw.mn.us

Area Served: Lake of the Woods County

Marshall & Roseau County Community Collaborative

Marshall & Roseau County Community CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Integrated Children's Mental Health & Family Services Collaboratives Address208 E Colvin Ave, Ste 14, Warren, MN, 56762 Phone number(218) 745-5124 Emailstacy.laudal@co.marshall.mn.us

Area Served: Marshall and Roseau counties

Legal Assistance of Dakota County, Ltd.

Legal Assistance of Dakota County, Ltd.Link: view organization details

Legal Assistance Address7300 147th St W, Ste 401, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 Phone number(952) 431-3200 Emailadmin@dakotalegal.org Website addresshttps://www.lawhelpmn.org/providers-and-clinics

Area Served: Dakota County

Literacy Minnesota

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Parenting Support Address700 Raymond Ave, Ste 180, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 251-9058 Emailemail@mnliteracy.org Website addresshttps://www.literacymn.org/family-literacy

Area Served: Statewide

Jewish Family Service of St. Paul

Jewish Family Service of St. PaulLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Shalom Baby Address1633 7th St W, St. Paul, MN, 55102 Phone number(651) 698-0767 Emailjsaltzman@jfssp.org Website addresshttps://jfssp.org/services/community-outreach/family-life-education-fle

Area Served: Dakota, Ramsey, and Washington counties

Jewish Federation of Greater St. Paul

Jewish Federation of Greater St. PaulLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Shalom Baby AddressPO Box 50649, Mendota, MN, 55150 Phone number(651) 695-3195 Emailekonstan@stpaulfed.org Website addresshttps://jewishstpaul.org/our-work/community-engagement-and-impact-programs/building-jewish-identity/shalom-baby

Area Served: St. Paul and surrounding area

Jordan Public Schools District

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address500 Sunset Dr, Ste 1, Jordan, MN, 55352 Phone number(952) 492-6200 Website addresshttps://www.isd717.org/academics/early-learning

Area Served: Jordan Public School District

Jordan Public Schools District

Jordan Public Schools DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address500 Sunset Dr, Ste 1, Jordan, MN, 55352 Phone number(952) 492-3233 Emailjwendorff@isd717.org Website addresshttps://els.isd717.org/programs/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Jordan Public School District

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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
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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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- WIC (Prenatal to age 5)
Housing
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- Housing Benefits 101
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- MN Housing Ownership
Transportation
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- 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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