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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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- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
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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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    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
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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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Parkers Prairie Public School District

Parkers Prairie Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address411 S Otter Ave, Parkers Prairie, MN, 56361 Phone number(218) 338-6011 Website addresshttps://www.isd547.org

Area Served: Parkers Prairie Public School District

Rothsay Public School District

Rothsay Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address2040 County Road 52, Rothsay, MN, 56579 Phone number(218) 867-2116 Emaildbruna@rothsaystaff.org Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/rothsaystaff.org/early-childhood/ecfe

Area Served: Rothsay Public School District

Rothsay Public School District

Rothsay Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address2040 County Road 52, Rothsay, MN, 56579 Phone number(218) 867-2116 Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/rothsaystaff.org/early-childhood/home

Area Served: Rothsay Public School District

Pope County Family Collaborative

Pope County Family CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Family Services Collaboratives Address131 Minnesota Ave E, Glenwood, MN, 56334 Phone number(320) 634-3909 Emailjlphearts@gmail.com

Area Served: Pope County

Schuett Companies, Inc.

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Subsidized Housing for Families Westgate Apartments Address4020 9th Ave W, Hibbing, MN, 55746 Phone number(218) 262-2329 Emailwestgate@schuettcares.com Website addresshttps://schuettcares.com/our-properties

Area Served: St. Louis County

Schuett Companies, Inc.

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Subsidized Housing for Families Red Pine Estates Address2590 Ridgeway Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 751-7842 Emailredpine@schuettcares.com Website addresshttps://schuettcares.com/our-properties

Area Served: Beltrami County

Schuett Companies, Inc.

Schuett Companies, Inc.Link: view organization details

Subsidized Housing for Families Pine Ridge Apartments Address620 River Rd, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 326-2455 Emailpineridge@schuettcares.com Website addresshttps://schuettcares.com/our-properties

Area Served: Itasca County

Rice County Public Health

Rice County Public HealthLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Address320 3rd St NW, Ste 1, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 332-6111 EmailRCPublicHealth@ricecountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.ricecountymn.gov/555/Family-Home-Visiting

Area Served: Rice County

Rice County Public Health

Rice County Public HealthLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address320 3rd St NW, Ste 1, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 332-6111 EmailRCPublicHealth@ricecountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.ricecountymn.gov/278/Family-Child-Health-Services

Area Served: Rice County

Rice County Public Health

Rice County Public HealthLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Address320 3rd St NW, Ste 1, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 332-5906 EmailRCPublicHealth@ricecountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.ricecountymn.gov/281/Women-Infants-Children-WIC

Area Served: Rice County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Rice County Social Services

Rice County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address320 3rd St NW, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 332-6115 Emailfin_asst@co.rice.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ricecountymn.gov/349/Public-assistance-programs

Area Served: Rice County

Rice County Social Services

Rice County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Support Services (CSS) Address320 3rd St NW, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 332-6115 Emailrcsocialservices@co.rice.mn.us Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: Rice County

Rice County Social Services

Rice County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address320 3rd St NW, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 332-6115 Emailrcsocialservices@co.rice.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ricecountymn.gov/340/Social-Services

Area Served: Rice County

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

Salvation Army - Rochester

Salvation Army - RochesterLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Rochester Worship and Service Center Address20 1st Ave NE, Rochester, MN, 55906 Phone number(507) 288-3663 x109 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/Rochester/provide-housing

Area Served: Olmsted County HeatShare assistance provided for Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona counties.

Salvation Army - Rochester

Salvation Army - RochesterLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Rochester Worship and Service Center Address20 1st Ave NE, Rochester, MN, 55906 Phone number(507) 288-3663 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/rochester/programs-and-services

Area Served: Olmsted County HeatShare assistance provided for Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona counties.

Reineke Property Management

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Southwest Apartments Address501 - 505 W 1st St, Truman, MN, 56088 Phone number(507) 332-2282 Emailscottreineke@gmail.com

Area Served: Martin County

Reineke Property Management

Reineke Property ManagementLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Meadow-Bloom Apartments Address100 Meadow Bloom Ln, Ste 110, Amboy, MN, 56010 Phone number(507) 332-2282 Emailscottreineke@gmail.com

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Rochester Public School District

Rochester Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address615 7th St SW, Edison Building, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(507) 328-4020 Emailpaiir@rochesterschools.org Website addresshttps://www.rochesterce.org/o/ce/page/early-childhood-family-education-ecfe

Area Served: Rochester Public School District

Rochester Public School District

Rochester Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address615 7th St SW, Edison Building, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(507) 328-3000 Emailcommunications@rochesterschools.org Website addresshttps://www.rochesterschools.org

Area Served: Rochester Public School District

Rainbow Families

Rainbow FamiliesLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address5614 Connecticut Ave NW, Ste 309, Washington, DC, 20015 Phone number(202) 417-8897 Emailinfo@rainbowfamilies.org Website addresshttps://rainbowfamilies.org/programs/support-groups

Area Served: Nationwide

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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.

For questions, more information, or to suggest a new resource, please contact us at HelpMeConnect@state.mn.us

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