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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
- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
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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.
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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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Beacon Academy

Beacon AcademyLink: view organization details

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

Brainerd Housing and Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

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

Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose SchoolsLink: view organization details

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

Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose SchoolsLink: view organization details

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

Becker Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

Albany Public School District

Albany Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address30 Forest Ave, Albany, MN, 56307 Phone number(320) 845-2171 Emaildhilgers@district745.org Website addresshttps://district745.org/ec

Area Served: Albany Public School District

Belgrade - Brooten - Elrosa Public School District

Belgrade - Brooten - Elrosa Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address710 Washburn Ave, Belgrade, MN, 56312 Phone number(320) 254-8211 Website addresshttps://www.bbejaguars.org

Area Served: Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Public School District

Belgrade - Brooten - Elrosa Public School District

Belgrade - Brooten - Elrosa Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address710 Washburn Ave, Belgrade, MN, 56312 Phone number(320) 254-8211 EmailJDINGMANN@BBEJAGUARS.ORG Website addresshttps://www.bbejaguars.org/ecfe

Area Served: Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Public School District

Braham Public School District

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address531 Elmhurst Ave S, Braham, MN, 55006 Phone number(320) 396-5199 Website addresshttps://www.braham.k12.mn.us/departments/e_c_f_e

Area Served: Braham Public School District

Braham Public School District

Braham Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address531 Elmhurst Ave S, Braham, MN, 55006 Phone number(320) 396-3316 Emailjeklund@braham.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/braham.k12.mn.us/ecfe/home

Area Served: Braham Public School District

Cambridge - Isanti Public School District

Cambridge - Isanti Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address625A Main St N, Cambridge, MN, 55008 Phone number(763) 691-6691 Emailkgoodmanson@c-ischools.org Website addresshttps://c-ischools.ce.eleyo.com/courses/category/ecfe/64/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Cambridge-Isanti Public School District

Cambridge - Isanti Public School District

Cambridge - Isanti Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address625A Main St N, Cambridge, MN, 55008 Phone number(763) 689-6188 Website addresshttps://www.c-ischools.org/academics/early-learning

Area Served: Cambridge-Isanti Public School District

Benton County Human Services

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Child Support Services (CSS) Address531 Dewey St, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-5087 Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: Benton County

Benton County Human Services

Benton County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address531 Dewey St, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-5087 Website addresshttps://www.co.benton.mn.us/343/Family-Child-Services

Area Served: Benton County

Benton County Human Services

Benton County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address531 Dewey St, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-5087 Website addresshttps://www.co.benton.mn.us/343/Family-Child-Services

Area Served: Benton County

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

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Financial Assistance
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- Apply for Benefits: MN Benefits (mn.gov)
- County Programs for Families
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Food
- Minnesota Food HelpLine
- County Programs for Food Support
- Free Meals for Kids - Hunger Impact Partners: Mobile App
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- WIC (Prenatal to age 5)
Housing
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- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
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Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
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- Job Training
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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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