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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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- Early Learning and Child Care Education and child care resources for children and families.
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  - 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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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
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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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Care and Share of Crookston, Inc.

Care and Share of Crookston, Inc.Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Address220 E 3rd St, Crookston, MN, 56716 Phone number(218) 281-2644 Emailcareandsharecrookston@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.careandsharecrookston.org/services

Area Served: Crookston area

Alluma

AllumaLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Alluma - Crookston Address603 Bruce St, Crookston, MN, 56716 Phone number(218) 281-3940 Website addresshttps://allumacares.org/services/homeless-intervention-program

Area Served: Kittson, Marshall, Mahnomen, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake and Roseau counties ARMHS available in Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Polk and Red Lake counties

Badger Independent Public School District

Badger Independent Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address110 E Carpenter Ave, Badger, MN, 56714 Phone number(218) 528-3201 Website addresshttps://www.badger.k12.mn.us/community/ecfe/ecfe-home

Area Served: Badger Public School District

Badger Independent Public School District

Badger Independent Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address110 E Carpenter Ave, Badger, MN, 56714 Phone number(218) 528-3201 Website addresshttps://www.badger.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Badger Public School District

Ada-Borup-West Public Schools

Ada-Borup-West Public SchoolsLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address604 W Thorpe Ave, Ada, MN, 56510 Phone number(218) 784-5300 Website addresshttps://www.ada.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Ada-Borup-West Public Schools

Ada-Borup-West Public Schools

Ada-Borup-West Public SchoolsLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address604 W Thorpe Ave, Ada, MN, 56510 Phone number(218) 784-5303 Emailbreet@ada.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ada.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Ada-Borup-West Public Schools

Benton County Public Health

Benton County Public HealthLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Address531 Dewey St, PO Box 107, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-5331 Emailpublichealth@co.benton.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.benton.mn.us/358/Women-Infants-Children-WIC

Area Served: Benton County

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

Benton County Public Health

Benton County Public HealthLink: view organization details

Follow Along Program Address531 Dewey St, PO Box 107, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-5331 Emailpublichealth@co.benton.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Benton County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Benton County Public Health

Benton County Public HealthLink: view organization details

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Address531 Dewey St, PO Box 107, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-5331 Emailpublichealth@co.benton.mn.us Website addresshttp://www.co.benton.mn.us/325/Child-Teen-Checkups-CTC

Area Served: Benton County

Benton County Public Health

Benton County Public HealthLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Address531 Dewey St, PO Box 107, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-5331 Emailpublichealth@co.benton.mn.us Website addresshttps://co.benton.mn.us/323/Public-Health

Area Served: Benton County

ABC Parenting Institute

ABC Parenting InstituteLink: view organization details

Find a Provider - Parent Coach AddressNewark, DE, 19702 Emailinfo@abcparenting.org Website addresshttps://www.abcparenting.org/minnesota-parent-coaches

Area Served: Statewide

Bridges of Hope - Brainerd

Bridges of Hope - BrainerdLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Resource Connection Services (RCS) Call for Location Phone number(218) 825-7682 Emailinfo@bridgesofhopemn.org Website addresshttps://www.bridgesofhopemn.org/resource-connection-services

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Bluffview Montessori School

Bluffview Montessori SchoolLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address1321 Gilmore Ave, Winona, MN, 55987 Phone number(507) 452-2807 Website addresshttps://www.bluffviewmontessori.org/discover-bluffview/childrens-house-pre-school-kindergarten

Area Served: Winona County and surrounding area

Cannon Falls Public School District

Cannon Falls Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address820 Minnesota St E, Cannon Falls, MN, 55009 Phone number(507) 263-6800 Emailolson.reid@cf.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.cannonfallsschools.com/community/community_education/e_c_f_e

Area Served: Cannon Falls Public School District

Cannon Falls Public School District

Cannon Falls Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address820 Minnesota St E, Cannon Falls, MN, 55009 Phone number(507) 263-6800 Website addresshttps://www.cannonfallsschools.com

Area Served: Cannon Falls Public School District

Caledonia Public School District

Caledonia Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address511 W Main St, Caledonia, MN, 55921 Phone number(507) 725-3389 Website addresshttps://www.cps.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Caledonia Public School District

Caledonia Public School District

Caledonia Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address511 W Main St, Caledonia, MN, 55921 Phone number(507) 725-3389 Emailgretchen_juan@cps.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.cps.k12.mn.us/community-education/early-childhood-family-education-ecfe

Area Served: Caledonia Public School District

American Camp Association (ACA)

American Camp Association (ACA)Link: view organization details

Find a Camp Address5000 State Road 67 N, Martinsville, IN, 46151 Phone number(800) 428-2267 Website addresshttps://find.acacamps.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Ability Online Support Network

Ability Online Support NetworkLink: view organization details

Support Group - Youth With Disabilities Phone number(866) 650-6207 Emailinformation@abilityonline.org Website addresshttps://newabilityonline.org/about-the-program

Area Served: International

Alden - Conger Public School District

Alden - Conger Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address215 N Broadway, Alden, MN, 56009 Phone number(507) 874-3240 Website addresshttps://www.alden-conger.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=590136&type=d&pREC_ID=1077528

Area Served: Alden-Conger Public School District

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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
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- 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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