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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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    - Early Childhood Family Education
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    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
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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.
Developmental and Behavior Concerns
- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
  - Medical Evaluation
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Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
  - Resource Hubs
    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
  - State Programs
    - Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
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Early Learning and Child Care
- Early Learning and Child Care Education and child care resources for children and families.
  - Find Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
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Family Well-Being and Mental Health
- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
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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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  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
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  - Tribal Health and Human Services
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- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
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- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
  - Dental Care
    - Dental Clinics and Services
  - Health Care
Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
  - Food
  - Housing
  - Transportation
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
Legal Services
- 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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Centennial Public School District

Centennial Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address4707 North Rd, Circle Pines, MN, 55014 Phone number(763) 792-6101 Emailcsendle@isd12.org Website addresshttps://earlychildhood.isd12.org/programs/ecfe

Area Served: Centennial Public School District

Centennial Public School District

Centennial Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address4707 North Rd, Circle Pines, MN, 55014 Phone number(763) 792-6010 Website addresshttps://earlychildhood.isd12.org

Area Served: Centennial Public School District

Committee Against Domestic Abuse - CADA

Committee Against Domestic Abuse - CADALink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter Call for Location Phone number(800) 477-0466 Emailinfo@cadamn.org Website addresshttps://www.cadamn.org/emergency-shelter

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, and Watonwan counties

Comfrey Public School District

Comfrey Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address305 Ochre St W, Comfrey, MN, 56019 Phone number(507) 877-3491 Emailspalm@comfrey.mntm.org Website addresshttps://comfrey.mntm.org

Area Served: Comfrey Public School District

Comfrey Public School District

Comfrey Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address305 Ochre St W, Comfrey, MN, 56019 Phone number(507) 375-5506 Website addresshttps://comfrey.mntm.org

Area Served: Comfrey Public School District

Cleveland Independent Public School District

Cleveland Independent Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address400 6th St, Cleveland, MN, 56017 Phone number(507) 931-5953 Emailbosshart.dustin@isd391.org Website addresshttps://www.isd391.org/page/early-childhood-family-education-ecfe

Area Served: Cleveland Public School District

Cleveland Independent Public School District

Cleveland Independent Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address400 6th St, Cleveland, MN, 56017 Phone number(507) 931-5953 Website addresshttps://isd391.org

Area Served: Cleveland Public School District

discapacitados abriéndose caminos

discapacitados abriéndose caminosLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Disabilities Address107 7th Ave S, South St. Paul, MN, 55075 Phone number(651) 293-1748 Emailcentro@dacmn.org Website addresshttps://www.dacfamilycenter.org

Area Served: Statewide

discapacitados abriéndose caminos

discapacitados abriéndose caminosLink: view organization details

Support Group - Parents of Children with Disabilities in Spanish Address107 7th Ave S, South St. Paul, MN, 55075 Phone number(651) 293-1748 Emailcentro@dacmn.org Website addresshttps://www.dacfamilycenter.org

Area Served: Statewide

City of Plymouth

City of PlymouthLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Address3400 Plymouth Blvd, Plymouth City Hall, Plymouth, MN, 55447 Phone number(763) 559-5057 Emailtransit@plymouthmn.gov Website addresshttps://www.plymouthmn.gov/departments/administrative-services-/transit/plymouth-metrolink-dial-a-ride

Area Served: City of Plymouth

Central Public School District

Central Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address531 Morse St, Norwood Young America, MN, 55368 Phone number(952) 467-7000 Website addresshttps://www.raiders.central.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Central Public School District

Central Public School District

Central Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address531 Morse St, Norwood Young America, MN, 55368 Phone number(952) 467-7300 Emailtschochenmaier@isd108.org Website addresshttps://www.raiders.central.k12.mn.us/page/early-childhood-family-education-ecfe

Area Served: Central Public School District

Eastern Carver County Public School District

Eastern Carver County Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address11 Peavey Rd, Chaska, MN, 55318 Phone number(952) 556-6100 Website addresshttps://www.district112.org

Area Served: Eastern Carver County Public School District

Eastern Carver County Public School District

Eastern Carver County Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address11 Peavey Rd, Chaska, MN, 55318 Phone number(952) 556-6211 EmailHarbertsSue@district112.org Website addresshttps://ce4all.org/programs/early-childhood/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Eastern Carver County Public School District

Columbia Heights Public School District

Columbia Heights Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address1440 49th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN, 55421 Phone number(763) 528-4503 Website addresshttps://www.colheights.k12.mn.us/communityed/community-education/early-childhood

Area Served: Columbia Heights Public School District

Columbia Heights Public School District

Columbia Heights Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address1440 49th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN, 55421 Phone number(763) 528-4500 Emailstuenkek@colheights.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://fc.colheights.k12.mn.us/programs11/early-childhood-family-education-ecfe

Area Served: Columbia Heights Public School District

Cultivating Family Services, LLC

Cultivating Family Services, LLCLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Cultivating Family Services - Brooklyn Center Address3300 County Road 10, Ste 304I, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55429 Phone number(763) 355-5461 Emailadmin@cultivatingfamilyservices.com Website addresshttps://www.cultivatingfamilyservices.com/parenting

Area Served: Hennepin County

Cars for Neighbors

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Low-Cost Auto Repair Address12527 Central Ave NE, Ste 110, Blaine, MN, 55434 Phone number(763) 717-7755 Emailadmin@carsforneighbors.org Website addresshttps://www.carsforneighbors.org/application-requirements

Area Served: Anoka County

Cassia - Augustana Care and Elim Care

Cassia - Augustana Care and Elim CareLink: view organization details

Subsidized Housing for Families Cardinal Homes Address1016 Springen Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(952) 855-5034 Website addresshttps://www.cassialife.org

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Community of Peace Academy

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address471 Magnolia Ave E, St. Paul, MN, 55130 Phone number(651) 776-5151 Website addresshttps://www.cpapk12.org

Area Served: Ramsey County and surrounding area

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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
- Local Bus Service
- 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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