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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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    - 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.
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Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
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    - Disability Hub MN
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    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
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- 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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    - 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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    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
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  - Early Childhood Education Programs
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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
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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
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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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360 Communities

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Community and Family Resource Center Rosemount Resource Center Address14521 Cimarron Ave W, Rosemount, MN, 55068 Phone number(651) 322-5113 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/resources/resource-centers

Area Served: Cities of Rosemount and Apple Valley

Amherst H. Wilder Foundation

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Family Home Visiting Wilder Family Spirit Home Visiting Program (AABC) Address451 Lexington Parkway N, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 280-2424 Emaildonyella.smith@wilder.org Website addresshttps://aabcprojects.org/resources.html

Area Served: Ramsey County

Belle Plaine Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address220 S Market St, Belle Plaine, MN, 56011 Phone number(952) 873-2415 Emailkmcguire@belleplaine.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd716.org/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Belle Plaine Public School District

Belle Plaine Public School District

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address220 S Market St, Belle Plaine, MN, 56011 Phone number(952) 873-2400 Website addresshttps://www.isd716.org

Area Served: Belle Plaine Public School District

Bloomington Public School District

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address1350 W 106th St, Bloomington, MN, 55431 Phone number(952) 681-6400 Website addresshttps://www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/elwb

Area Served: Bloomington Public School District

Bloomington Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address1350 W 106th St, Bloomington, MN, 55431 Phone number(952) 681-6214 Emailsmoline1@isd271.org Website addresshttps://www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/elwb/ecfe

Area Served: Bloomington Public School District

180 Degrees, Inc.

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Parenting Support Address236 Clifton Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 Phone number(612) 813-5006 Emailstcloud@180degrees.org Website addresshttps://www.180degrees.org/how-we-help.html

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Pine, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties

Canvas Health

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Canvas Health - Oakdale Address7066 Stillwater Blvd N, Oakdale, MN, 55128 Phone number(651) 251-5024 Website addresshttps://www.canvashealth.org/mental-health-support-for-adolescents-helping-teens-thrive/childrens-therapeutic-support-services-skills-training-ctss

Area Served: Most programs serve Washington County. Service area may be dependent on program.

Canvas Health

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Canvas Health - Stillwater Address375 Orleans St E, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 251-5024 Website addresshttps://www.canvashealth.org/mental-health-support-for-adolescents-helping-teens-thrive/childrens-therapeutic-support-services-skills-training-ctss

Area Served: Stillwater area

Canvas Health

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Canvas Health - Forest Lake Address555 W Broadway Ave, Ste 2, Forest Lake, MN, 55025 Phone number(612) 676-1604 Website addresshttps://www.canvashealth.org/mental-health-support-for-adolescents-helping-teens-thrive/childrens-therapeutic-support-services-skills-training-ctss

Area Served: Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington counties

Canvas Health

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Canvas Health - Cottage Grove Address8451 E Point Douglas Rd S, Ste 300, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016 Phone number(612) 676-1604 Website addresshttps://www.canvashealth.org/mental-health-support-for-adolescents-helping-teens-thrive/childrens-therapeutic-support-services-skills-training-ctss

Area Served: Washington County

Brooklyn Center Public School District

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address5910 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55430 Phone number(763) 450-3386 Website addresshttps://el.bccs286.org

Area Served: Brooklyn Center School District

Brooklyn Center Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address5910 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55430 Phone number(763) 561-4480 Emailaodoom@bccs286.org Website addresshttps://el.bccs286.org/programs/ecfe

Area Served: Brooklyn Center School District

A Chance To Grow

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Teen Parent Assistance Address1800 2nd St NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418 Phone number(612) 789-1236 Emailturnquist@actg.org Website addresshttps://www.actg.org/teenparentprogram.html

Area Served: Most programs serve Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties Service area may be dependent on program

Aeon

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Subsidized Housing for Families Chicago Avenue Apartments Address1500 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 338-7887 Website addresshttps://www.aeon.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Aeon

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Subsidized Housing for Families The Maryland Address1346 Lasalle Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 Phone number(612) 333-8323 Website addresshttps://www.aeon.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Aeon

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Subsidized Housing for Families The Crest Apartments Address6221 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55430 Phone number(763) 335-9549 Website addresshttps://www.aeon.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Aeon

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Subsidized Housing for Families Balsam Hill Apartments and Townhomes Address2020 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN, 55364 Phone number(952) 472-5078 Website addresshttps://www.aeon.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Aeon

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Subsidized Housing for Families Greenway Terrace (aka Ramsey Apts) Address7562 146th Ave NW, Ramsey, MN, 55303 Phone number(612) 465-0845 Website addresshttps://www.aeon.org

Area Served: Anoka County

Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address200 W Burnsville Pkwy, Burnsville, MN, 55337 Phone number(952) 707-4110 Emailkcantolla@isd191.org Website addresshttps://communityed.isd191.org/early-childhood/ecfe

Area Served: Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District

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Financial Assistance
- Find out what you may be eligible for: Bridge to Benefits
- Apply for Benefits: MN Benefits (mn.gov)
- County Programs for Families
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Food
- Minnesota Food HelpLine
- County Programs for Food Support
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Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
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- Job Training
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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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