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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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- 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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St. David's Center for Child and Family Development

St. David's Center for Child and Family DevelopmentLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Minnetonka Center Call for Location Phone number(952) 939-0396 Emailcentralintake@stdavidsmn.org Website addresshttps://www.stdavidsmn.org/services/home-visiting

Area Served: Dakota, Hennepin and Scott counties

St. David's Center for Child and Family Development

St. David's Center for Child and Family DevelopmentLink: view organization details

Parenting Support The Harman Center for Child & Family Wellbeing Address1200 Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 Phone number(952) 939-0396 Emailcentralintake@stdavidsmn.org Website addresshttps://www.stdavidsmn.org/services/home-visiting

Area Served: Serves the Twin Cities metro area.

Southside Family Nurturing Center

Southside Family Nurturing CenterLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Address2448 18th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 721-2762 Emailssfncnews@ssfnc.org Website addresshttps://www.ssfnc.org/family-support

Area Served: Phillips Community of South Minneapolis

The Twin Cities Men's Center

The Twin Cities Men's CenterLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance - Family Law Clinic Address3249 Hennepin Ave, Ste 55, Minneapolis, MN, 55408 Phone number(612) 822-5892 Website addresshttps://www.tcmc.org/programs-family-law-twin-cities-mens-center.html

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Tandem

TandemLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address4105 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(612) 823-0301 Emailkimberly@wearetandem.org Website addresshttps://www.wearetandem.org/material-needs

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

South Washington County Public School District

South Washington County Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address7362 E Point Douglas Rd S, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016 Phone number(651) 425-6631 Emailjbeaird@sowashco.org Website addresshttps://commed.sowashco.org/early-learning/early-childhood-family-education-ecfe

Area Served: South Washington County Schools

South Washington County Public School District

South Washington County Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address7362 E Point Douglas Rd S, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016 Phone number(651) 425-6300 Emailinfo@sowashco.org Website addresshttps://www.sowashco.org

Area Served: South Washington County Schools

Stillwater Public School District

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address1875 Greeley St S, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 351-8340 Website addresshttps://www.stillwaterschools.org/learning/early-learning

Area Served: Stillwater Area Public School District

Stillwater Public School District

Stillwater Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address1875 Greeley St S, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 351-4018 Emailbergea@stillwaterschools.org Website addresshttps://commed.stillwaterschools.org/early-childhood/ecfe

Area Served: Stillwater Area Public School District

Theresa Living Center

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Transitional Housing - Caroline Family Services Address917 Jessamine Ave E, St. Paul, MN, 55106 Phone number(651) 774-5594 Website addresshttps://www.theresalivingcenter.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

Solid Ground

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Transitional Housing Solid Ground - East Metro Place Address3521 Century Ave N, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110 Phone number(651) 773-8401 Emailinfo@solidgroundmn.org Website addresshttps://www.solidgroundmn.org/housing-and-supportive-services/our-programs-and-outcomes

Area Served: Ramsey and Washington counties

The Family Partnership

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Parenting Support South Minneapolis Address1527 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(651) 508-1423 Emailinfo@thefamilypartnership.org Website addresshttps://www.thefamilypartnership.org/services/family-home-visiting/parenting-for-the-future

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

The Family Partnership

The Family PartnershipLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting North Minneapolis Address1501 Xerxes Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 294-2680 Emailinfo@thefamilypartnership.org Website addresshttps://www.thefamilypartnership.org/services/family-home-visiting

Area Served: Hennepin County

The Family Partnership

The Family PartnershipLink: view organization details

Parenting Support North Minneapolis Address1501 Xerxes Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(651) 508-1423 Emailinfo@thefamilypartnership.org Website addresshttps://www.thefamilypartnership.org/services/family-home-visiting/parenting-for-the-future

Area Served: Hennepin County

The Angela Day School For Liberation and Progressive Education

The Angela Day School For Liberation and Progressive EducationLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address3109 50th St E, Minneapolis, MN, 55417 Phone number(952) 373-1629 Website addresshttps://www.theangeladayschool.org/angelas-seeds-early-learning-program-1

Area Served: Hennepin County

St. Paul School of Northern Lights

St. Paul School of Northern LightsLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address768 Hamline Ave S, St. Paul, MN, 55116 Phone number(651) 285-4672 Emailinfo@schoolofnorthernlights.org Website addresshttps://www.schoolofnorthernlights.org

Area Served: Ramsey County and surrounding area

Urban Ventures

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Parenting Support - Latino Community Address2924 4th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55408 Phone number(612) 638-1000 Emailinfo@urbanventures.org Website addresshttps://urbanventures.org

Area Served: City of Minneapolis Online classes can be accessed Nationally

St. Clair Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address121 Main St W, St. Clair, MN, 56080 Phone number(507) 245-3501 Emailnholland@stclaircyclones.org Website addresshttps://www.stclair.new.rschooltoday.com

Area Served: St. Clair Public School District

St. Clair Public School District

St. Clair Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address121 Main St W, St. Clair, MN, 56080 Phone number(507) 245-3027 Website addresshttps://www.stclair.new.rschooltoday.com

Area Served: St. Clair Public School District

Springfield Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address12 Burns Ave, Springfield, MN, 56087 Phone number(507) 723-4283 Emailjanet.simonsen24@gmail.com Website addresshttp://www.springfield.mntm.org

Area Served: Springfield 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
- 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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