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- 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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Minnesota Food HelpLine 2,854 Results

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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Brutger Equities, Inc

Brutger Equities, IncLink: view organization details

Subsidized Housing for Families Woodland Park Apartments & Townhomes Address1430 9th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 259-2837 Emailwoodlandparkview@brutgerequities.com Website addresshttps://brutgerequities.com/properties/residential-properties

Area Served: Stearns County

Becker County Food Pantry

Becker County Food PantryLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address610 Terry St, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 846-0142 Emailbcfoodpantry@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064645453724

Area Served: Becker County

Alexandria Public School District

Alexandria Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address1410 McKay Ave S, Ste 102, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 762-2141 x4203 Emaileecinfo@alexschools.org Website addresshttps://www.alexschools.org/eec

Area Served: Alexandria Public School District

Alexandria Public School District

Alexandria Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address1410 McKay Ave S, Ste 102, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 762-3305 Emailljenc@alexschools.org Website addresshttps://earlylearning.alexschools.org/ecfe

Area Served: Alexandria Public School District

Battle Lake Public School District

Battle Lake Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address402 W Summit St, Battle Lake, MN, 56515 Phone number(218) 864-5215 Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/isd542.org/earlychildhood/class

Area Served: Battle Lake Public School District

Battle Lake Public School District

Battle Lake Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address402 W Summit St, Battle Lake, MN, 56515 Phone number(218) 864-5215 Emailtgrewe@isd542.org Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/isd542.org/earlychildhood/class-2?authuser=0

Area Served: Battle Lake Public School District

Becker County Human Services

Becker County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Support Services (CSS) Address712 Minnesota Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 847-5628 Emaildenise.warren@co.becker.mn.us Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: Becker County

Becker County Human Services

Becker County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address712 Minnesota Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 847-5628 Emaildenise.warren@co.becker.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.becker.mn.us/dept/human_services

Area Served: Becker County

Becker County Human Services

Becker County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address712 Minnesota Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 847-5628 Emaildenise.warren@co.becker.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.becker.mn.us/dept/human_services

Area Served: Becker County

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

Alexandria Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA)

Alexandria Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA)Link: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Alexandria HRA & Viking Towers Address805 Fillmore St, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 762-1311 Website addresshttps://www.alexandriahra.com/rental/subsidized

Area Served: Douglas County

Alexandria Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA)

Alexandria Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA)Link: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Woodhill Townhomes Address1300 - 1412 7th Ave E, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 762-1311 Website addresshttps://www.alexandriahra.com/rental/subsidized

Area Served: Douglas County

Breckenridge Public School District

Breckenridge Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address810 Beede Ave, Breckenridge, MN, 56520 Phone number(218) 643-6822 Emailolsonm@isd846.org Website addresshttps://isd846.org/en-US/early-childhood-family-education-baae4bee

Area Served: Breckenridge Public School District

Breckenridge Public School District

Breckenridge Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address810 Beede Ave, Breckenridge, MN, 56520 Phone number(218) 643-6822 Website addresshttps://isd846.org

Area Served: Breckenridge Public School District

Campbell - Tintah Public School District

Campbell - Tintah Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address430 Connecticut Ave, Campbell, MN, 56522 Phone number(218) 630-5311 Emailctoffice@campbell.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://campbell.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Campbell-Tintah Public School District

Campbell - Tintah Public School District

Campbell - Tintah Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address430 Connecticut Ave, Campbell, MN, 56522 Phone number(218) 630-5311 Emailedgertonk@campbell.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://campbell.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Campbell-Tintah Public School District

All Nations Rise

All Nations RiseLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address18 2nd St NE, Bagley, MN, 56621 Phone number(218) 694-2005 EmailBethAnn@allnationsrise.com Website addresshttps://www.allnationsrise.com/ipli

Area Served: White Earth Nation

Aspire Academy Charter School

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address1210 Shakopee Town Sq, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 295-0401 Emailinfo@aspireacademyschools.org Website addresshttps://aspireacademyschools.org

Area Served: Scott County

Albert Lea Public School District

Albert Lea Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address211 W Richway Dr, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 379-4825 Website addresshttps://www.alschools.org/df/academics-accountability/early-learning/early-childhood-family-education-ecfe

Area Served: Albert Lea Public School District

Albert Lea Public School District

Albert Lea Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address211 W Richway Dr, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 379-4800 Website addresshttps://www.alschools.org/df/academics-accountability/early-learning

Area Served: Albert Lea Public School District

Bessler Management Co., Inc.

Bessler Management Co., Inc.Link: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Eastwood Apartments Address100 5th Ave NE, Plainview, MN, 55964 Phone number(507) 775-2109 Emailrental@besslermanagement.com Website addresshttps://www.besslermanagement.com

Area Served: Wabasha 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
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- Transitional Housing Programs
- Housing Benefits 101
- Housing Link
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- Help to Find Housing
- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
- Rent Payment Assistance
- MN Housing Ownership
Transportation
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- 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

Help Me Connect is an interagency collaboration between Minnesota's Departments of Children, Youth and Families; Education; Health; and Human Services.

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

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