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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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- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
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    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
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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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BOLD Public School District

BOLD Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address701 9th St S, Olivia, MN, 56277 Phone number(320) 523-1031 Emailkristine.krafka@bold.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.bold.k12.mn.us/page/early-childhood-family-educationecfe

Area Served: Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian Public School District

BOLD Public School District

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address701 9th St S, Olivia, MN, 56277 Phone number(320) 523-1031 Website addresshttps://bold.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian Public School District

Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Buffalo Lake Area Housing Address703 W Yellowstone Trl, Buffalo Lake, MN, 55314 Phone number(320) 833-5364 Website addresshttps://blhcc.org/buffalo-lake-area-housing

Area Served: Renville County

Arrows Family Services

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Family Home Visiting Arrows Family Services - Milaca Address160 3rd Ave NW, Milaca, MN, 56353 Phone number(320) 983-2001 Emailshannon.wegner@arrowsfamilyservices.org Website addresshttps://arrowsfamilyservices.org/services

Area Served: Mille Lacs County

Arrows Family Services

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Parenting Support Arrows Family Services - Milaca Address160 3rd Ave NW, Milaca, MN, 56353 Phone number(320) 983-2001 Emailinfo@arrowsfamilyservices.org Website addresshttps://arrowsfamilyservices.org/services

Area Served: Mille Lacs County

Arrows Family Services

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Family Home Visiting Arrows Family Services - Little Falls Address208 2nd St NE, Little Falls, MN, 56345 Phone number(320) 983-2001 Emailinfo@arrowsfamilyservices.org Website addresshttps://arrowsfamilyservices.org/services

Area Served: Morrison County

Arrows Family Services

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Parenting Support Arrows Family Services - Little Falls Address208 2nd St NE, Little Falls, MN, 56345 Phone number(320) 983-2001 Emailinfo@arrowsfamilyservices.org Website addresshttps://arrowsfamilyservices.org/services

Area Served: Morrison County

Basic Needs Inc.

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Holiday Program Address445 Broadway Ave, St. Paul Park, MN, 55071 Phone number(651) 321-2040 Emailexecdir@basicneedsmn.org Website addresshttps://www.basicneedsmn.org/share-the-joy

Area Served: South Washington County

Beardsley Apartments

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Subsidized Housing for Families Address210 4th Ave W, Beardsley, MN, 56211 Phone number(320) 695-2229

Area Served: Big Stone County

Bachand Group Property Management

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Subsidized Housing for Families Highland Commons Address101 7th Ave SW, Arlington, MN, 55307 Phone number(218) 390-6411 Emailhighlandcommons@bachandgroup.com Website addresshttps://bachandgroup.com

Area Served: Sibley County

Bachand Group Property Management

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Highland Commons Address101 7th Ave SW, Arlington, MN, 55307 Phone number(507) 964-5556 Emailhighlandcommons@bachandgroup.com Website addresshttps://bachandgroup.com

Area Served: Sibley County

Bachand Group Property Management

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Subsidized Housing for Families North Meadows Address1215 2nd Ave N, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379 Phone number(715) 718-0449 Emailinfo@bachandgroup.com Website addresshttps://bachandgroup.com

Area Served: Benton County

Bachand Group Property Management

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing North Meadows Address1215 2nd Ave N, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379 Phone number(715) 718-0449 Emailinfo@bachandgroup.com Website addresshttps://bachandgroup.com

Area Served: Benton County

Becker County Public Health

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Address712 Minnesota Ave, Fl 1, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 847-5628 Emailwiconline@co.becker.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.becker.mn.us/dept/public_health/wic.aspx

Area Served: Becker County

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

Becker County Public Health

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Family Home Visiting Address712 Minnesota Ave, Fl 1, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 847-5628 EmailMCHNurse@co.becker.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.becker.mn.us/dept/public_health/mecshv.aspx

Area Served: Becker County

Becker County Public Health

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Follow Along Program Address712 Minnesota Ave, Fl 1, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 847-5628 x5419 EmailAnnie.Vigen@co.becker.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Becker County

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

Community Violence Intervention Center, Inc. of Grand Forks

Community Violence Intervention Center, Inc. of Grand ForksLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services - New Choices Address211 S 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58201 Phone number(701) 746-0405 Emailcontactcvic@cviconline.org Website addresshttps://www.cviconline.org/get-help/intervention-programs

Area Served: Northwestern Minnesota

Climax and Shelly Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address111 E Broadway, Climax, MN, 56523 Phone number(218) 857-2385 Emailbgrimes@isd592.org Website addresshttps://www.isd592.org

Area Served: Climax-Shelly Public School District

Climax and Shelly Public School District

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address111 E Broadway, Climax, MN, 56523 Phone number(218) 857-2385 Website addresshttps://www.isd592.org

Area Served: Climax-Shelly Public School District

Crookston Public School District

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address402 W Fisher Ave, Ste 593, Crookston, MN, 56716 Phone number(218) 281-5313 Website addresshttps://www.crookston.k12.mn.us

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

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