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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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- 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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- 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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- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Athlos Leadership Academy

Athlos Leadership AcademyLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address10100 Noble Pkwy N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443 Phone number(763) 777-8942 Website addresshttps://www.athlosbrooklynpark.org

Area Served: Hennepin County and surrounding area

Achieve Language Academy

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address2169 Stillwater Ave E, St. Paul, MN, 55119 Phone number(651) 738-4875 Website addresshttps://www.achievemn.org

Area Served: Ramsey County and surrounding area

Aurora Charter School

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address2103 E 26th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 200-1999 Website addresshttps://www.auroracharterschool.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Aspen Academy

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address14825 Zinran Ave, Savage, MN, 55378 Phone number(952) 226-5940 Emailoffice@aspenacademymn.org Website addresshttp://www.aspenacademymn.org

Area Served: Scott County and surrounding area

Best Academy

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address1300 Olson Memorial Hwy, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 876-4105 Website addresshttps://www.thebestacademy.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Agamim Classical Academy

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address5300 France Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55410 Phone number(952) 856-2531 Emailinfo@agamim.org Website addresshttps://agamim.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Bdote Learning Center

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address3216 E 29th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55406 Phone number(612) 729-9266 Emailinfo@bdote.org Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/BdoteLearningCenter

Area Served: Hennepin County and surrounding area

Art and Science Academy

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address903 6th Avenue Ct NE, Ste A, Isanti, MN, 55040 Phone number(763) 444-0342 Website addresshttps://www.artandscienceacademy.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Isanti County

Academia Cesar Chavez

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address1801 Lacrosse Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55119 Phone number(651) 778-2940 Website addresshttps://www.cesarchavezschool.com

Area Served: Ramsey County and surrounding area

Birch Grove Community School

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address9 Good Neighbor Hill Rd, Tofte, MN, 55615 Phone number(218) 663-0170 Emailbirchgrove@boreal.org Website addresshttps://www.birchgroveschool.com

Area Served: Cook County and surrounding area

Beacon Academy

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address3415 Louisiana Ave N, Crystal, MN, 55427 Phone number(763) 546-9999 Website addresshttps://www.beaconacademy.com

Area Served: Hennepin County and surrounding area

Aurora Waasakone Community of Learners Charter School

Aurora Waasakone Community of Learners Charter SchoolLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address3604 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 444-3077 Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/awclbemidji.org/awclbemidji/home

Area Served: Beltrami County

Brainerd Housing and Redevelopment Authority

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Subsidized Housing for Families Brainerd South Apartments Address1987 S 7th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 824-3423 Website addresshttp://brainerdhra.org

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address214 1st Ave NE, Buffalo, MN, 55313 Phone number(763) 682-8780 Emailjgreenhagen@bhmschools.org Website addresshttps://www.bhmschools.org/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public School District

Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address214 1st Ave NE, Buffalo, MN, 55313 Phone number(763) 682-8700 Website addresshttps://www.bhmschools.org/early-learning

Area Served: Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public School District

Becker Public School District

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address12000 Hancock St SE, Becker, MN, 55308 Phone number(763) 261-4502 Website addresshttps://www.becker.k12.mn.us/schools-1/ecfe-1/small-wonders-preschool

Area Served: Becker Public School District

Becker Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address12000 Hancock St SE, Becker, MN, 55308 Phone number(763) 261-4050 Emailmjanderson@isd726.org Website addresshttps://www.becker.k12.mn.us/schools-1/ecfe-1/about-our-program

Area Served: Becker Public School District

Big Lake Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address701 Minnesota Ave, Big Lake, MN, 55309 Phone number(763) 262-3233 Emails.gort@biglakeschools.org Website addresshttps://ce.biglakeschools.org/early-childhood/ecfe

Area Served: Big Lake Public School District

Big Lake Public School District

Big Lake Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address701 Minnesota Ave, Big Lake, MN, 55309 Phone number(763) 262-2536 Emailcommunications@biglakeschools.org Website addresshttps://ce.biglakeschools.org/childcare

Area Served: Big Lake Public School District

Albany Public School District

Albany Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address30 Forest Ave, Albany, MN, 56307 Phone number(320) 845-2171 Website addresshttps://district745.org/ec

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

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