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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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- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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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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- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
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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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Scott County Health and Human Services

Scott County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Address200 4th Ave W, Rm 300 - Government Center, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 818-3728 Website addresshttps://www.scottcountymn.gov/2044/Woman-Infants-and-Children-WIC

Area Served: Scott County

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

Scott County Health and Human Services

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County Programs for Income Assistance Scott County Health and Human Services - Shakopee (4th) Address200 4th Ave W, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-8686 Website addresshttps://www.scottcountymn.gov/296/Income-Maintenance-Financial-Assistance

Area Served: Scott County

Scott County Health and Human Services

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County Programs for Families Scott County Health and Human Services - Shakopee (4th) Address200 4th Ave W, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-8686 Website addresshttps://www.scottcountymn.gov

Area Served: Scott County

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

Sewa - Asian Indian Family Wellness (AIFW)

Sewa - Asian Indian Family Wellness (AIFW)Link: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services SEWA-AIFW - Brooklyn Center Address6645 James Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55430 Phone number(763) 205-9873 Emailraj@sewa-aifw.org Website addresshttps://www.sewa-aifw.org/programs-for-women

Area Served: Hennepin County

Ruth's House of Hope, Inc.

Ruth's House of Hope, Inc.Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Ruth's House AddressPO Box 593, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 332-2236 Emailhello@ruthshousemn.org Website addresshttps://ruthshousemn.org/apply-for-housing/supportive-housing

Area Served: Rice County

Quantum STEAM Academy Charter School

Quantum STEAM Academy Charter SchoolLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address497 Humboldt Ave, Ste 130, St. Paul, MN, 55107 Phone number(651) 615-6888 Emailinfo@qsteamacademy.org Website addresshttps://www.qsteamacademy.org

Area Served: Ramsey County and surrounding area

Shakopee Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address1200 Shakopee Town Sq, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-5033 Emailmstorlie@shakopee.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://earlylearning.shakopee.k12.mn.us/programs/early-childhood-family-education-ecfe

Area Served: Shakopee Public School District

Shakopee Public School District

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address1200 Shakopee Town Sq, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-5000 Website addresshttps://www.shakopee.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Shakopee Public School District

Shelter Corporation

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Subsidized Housing for Families Dover Hill Apartments Address2400 Rhode Island Ave N, Golden Valley, MN, 55427 Phone number(763) 544-7710 EmailDoverHill@sheltercorp.com Website addresshttps://www.sheltercorp.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Shelter Corporation

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Subsidized Housing for Families Cliff Hill Townhouses Address2062 - 2064 E 117th St, Burnsville, MN, 55337 Phone number(952) 890-0212 Emailcliffhill@sheltercorp.com Website addresshttps://www.sheltercorp.com

Area Served: Dakota County

Shelter Corporation

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Subsidized Housing for Families Coventry Apartments Address2820 Snelling Ave N, Roseville, MN, 55113 Phone number(952) 358-5100 EmailCoventry@sheltercorp.com Website addresshttps://www.sheltercorp.com

Area Served: Ramsey County

Shelter Corporation

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Subsidized Housing for Families Golden Valley Townhouses Address2100 Douglas Dr N, Golden Valley, MN, 55422 Phone number(763) 544-7710 Emailgoldenvalley@sheltercorp.com Website addresshttps://www.sheltercorp.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Silvercrest Apartments

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Arrowsmith Apartments Address406 10th St S, Sauk Centre, MN, 56378 Phone number(320) 352-2497 Emailjenj1023@gmail.com

Area Served: Stearns County

Reclaim

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Counseling Services Address2446 University Ave W, Ste 104, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(612) 235-6743 Emailinfo@reclaim.care Website addresshttps://www.reclaim.care/services

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Red Lake Nation

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Red Lake Family and Children Services Red Lake Nation Criminal Justice Center AddressHighway 1 East, Red Lake, MN, 56671 Phone number(218) 679-2122 Website addresshttps://www.redlakenation.org/family-and-children-services

Area Served: Red Lake Nation

Red Lake Nation

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Domestic Violence Shelter Equay Wiigamig Women's Shelter AddressPO Box 909, Red Lake, MN, 56671 Phone number(218) 679-3443 Website addresshttps://www.redlakenation.org/womens-shelter

Area Served: Red Lake Nation

Red Lake Nation

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Family Home Visiting Intergenerational Wellness Building Address15816 Main Ave, Red Lake, MN, 56671 Phone number(218) 679-2122 Emailsusan.ninham@redlakenation.org Website addresshttps://www.redlakenation.org

Area Served: Red Lake Nation

Red Lake Nation

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address25065 Hwy 1 W, Red Lake, MN, 56671 Phone number(218) 679-1077 Emailinfo@redlakecharterschool.com Website addresshttps://www.redlakecharterschool.com

Area Served: Red Lake Nation

Red Lake Nation

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Red Lake Comprehensive Health Services - Minwanjige WIC Program Address24809 Hospital Dr, Red Lake, MN, 56671 Phone number(218) 679-3134 Website addresshttps://www.redlakenation.org

Area Served: Red Lake Nation

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

Pillager Area Family Center

Pillager Area Family CenterLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Address305 W Fir Ave, Pillager, MN, 56473 Phone number(218) 746-2185 Emailinfo@pillagerfamilycenter.org Website addresshttps://www.prbfamilycenter.org/home-visiting

Area Served: Southern Cass 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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