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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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    - Car Seats
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    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
  - Health Care and Mental Health
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
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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
    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
  - State Programs
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    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
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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
  - Programs For Specific Populations
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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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  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
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  - Tribal Health and Human Services
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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
  - Dental Care
    - Dental Clinics and 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
  - Food
  - Housing
  - 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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- 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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McLeod County Health and Human Services

McLeod County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address520 Chandler Ave N, Glencoe, MN, 55336 Phone number(320) 864-3144 Website addresshttps://www.mcleodcountymn.gov/departments/health___human_services/social_services/index.php

Area Served: McLeod County

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

Jackson County Central Public School District

Jackson County Central Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address1128 N Hwy, Jackson, MN, 56143 Phone number(507) 847-3608 Website addresshttps://www.jccschools.com

Area Served: Jackson County Central Public School District

Jackson County Central Public School District

Jackson County Central Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address1128 N Hwy, Jackson, MN, 56143 Phone number(507) 847-5868 Emailamber.lessman@jccschools.net Website addresshttps://www.jccschools.com/earlychildhoodfamilyed

Area Served: Jackson County Central Public School District

Kerkhoven - Murdock - Sunburg Public School District

Kerkhoven - Murdock - Sunburg Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address302 N 15th St, Kerkhoven, MN, 56252 Phone number(320) 264-1411 Website addresshttps://www.kms.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg School District

Kerkhoven - Murdock - Sunburg Public School District

Kerkhoven - Murdock - Sunburg Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address302 N 15th St, Kerkhoven, MN, 56252 Phone number(320) 264-1413 Emailkquade@kms.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://isd775.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getclass/category_id/45/program_id/4

Area Served: Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg School District

Lester Prairie Public School District

Lester Prairie Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address131 Hickory St N, Lester Prairie, MN, 55354 Phone number(320) 395-2521 Website addresshttps://www.lp.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Lester Prairie Public School District

Lester Prairie Public School District

Lester Prairie Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address131 Hickory St N, Lester Prairie, MN, 55354 Phone number(320) 395-2521 Emailradeke@lp.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.lp.k12.mn.us/page/2699

Area Served: Lester Prairie Public School District

Lake Benton Public School District

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address101 Garfield St S, Lake Benton, MN, 56149 Phone number(507) 368-4241 Website addresshttps://www.lakebentonschool.org

Area Served: Lake Benton Public School District

Lake Benton Public School District

Lake Benton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address101 Garfield St S, Lake Benton, MN, 56149 Phone number(507) 368-4235 Emailcrystal.enga@lb.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.lakebentonschool.org

Area Served: Lake Benton Public School District

Ivanhoe Public School District

Ivanhoe Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address421 N Rebecca St, Ivanhoe, MN, 56142 Phone number(507) 694-1540 Website addresshttps://www.ivanhoeschools.org

Area Served: Ivanhoe Public School District

Ivanhoe Public School District

Ivanhoe Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address421 N Rebecca St, Ivanhoe, MN, 56142 Phone number(507) 694-1540 Emailpatricia.lindeman@ivanhoeschools.org Website addresshttps://www.ivanhoeschools.org

Area Served: Ivanhoe Public School District

Lakeview Public School District

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address875 Barstad Rd N, Cottonwood, MN, 56229 Phone number(507) 423-5164 Website addresshttps://www.lakeview2167.com

Area Served: Lakeview School District

Lakeview Public School District

Lakeview Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address875 Barstad Rd N, Cottonwood, MN, 56229 Phone number(507) 423-5164 Emailkarenmeiners@lakeview2167.com Website addresshttps://www.lakeview2167.com/community-education/early-childhood

Area Served: Lakeview School District

Lac qui Parle Valley Public School District

Lac qui Parle Valley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address2860 291st Ave, Madison, MN, 56256 Phone number(320) 752-4200 Website addresshttps://www.lqpv.org

Area Served: Lac qui Parle Valley School District

Lac qui Parle Valley Public School District

Lac qui Parle Valley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address2860 291st Ave, Madison, MN, 56256 Phone number(320) 752-4876 Emailzstelter@lqpv.org Website addresshttps://www.lqpv.org

Area Served: Lac qui Parle Valley School District

MACCRAY Public School District

MACCRAY Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address711 Wolverine Dr, Clara City, MN, 56222 Phone number(320) 847-2154 Website addresshttps://www.maccray.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Maccray School District

MACCRAY Public School District

MACCRAY Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address711 Wolverine Dr, Clara City, MN, 56222 Phone number(320) 847-2154 Emailsandryk@maccray.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.maccray.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Maccray School District

Korngiebel Properties - Hutchinson

Korngiebel Properties - HutchinsonLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families North Place Apartments Address415 School Rd NW, Hutchinson, MN, 55350 Phone number(320) 587-2483 Emailkarch@hutchtel.net

Area Served: McLeod County

Korngiebel Properties - Hutchinson

Korngiebel Properties - HutchinsonLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Evergreen Estates - Paynesville Address317 / 325 South St, Paynesville, MN, 56362 Phone number(320) 587-2483 Emailkarch@hutchtel.net

Area Served: Stearns County

Korngiebel Properties - Hutchinson

Korngiebel Properties - HutchinsonLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Green River Apartments - Morris Address16 Green River Rd, Morris, MN, 56267 Phone number(320) 587-2483 Emailkarch@hutchtel.net

Area Served: Stevens 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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Help Me Grow provides resources on infant and young child development, and what to do when there are concerns.

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