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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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    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
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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.
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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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- Early Learning and Child Care Education and child care resources for children and families.
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- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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  - 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 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
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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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MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership

MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Family Development Wadena County Office Address311 Jefferson St N, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(888) 458-1385 Emailinfo@mahube.org Website addresshttps://mahube.org/Benefits

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

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Youth Shelter Family Resource Center Call for Location Phone number(218) 741-3343 Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/youth-homelessness

Area Served: Virginia and surrounding area

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Lutheran Social Service - St. Paul Address2485 Como Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55108 Phone number(612) 354-3345 Emailstreet.works@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/youth-homelessness/rochester

Area Served: Ramsey and Hennepin Counties and surrounding metro areas. Service area may depend on program.

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Lutheran Social Service - St. Cloud Address2835 W Saint Germain St, Ste 550, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(218) 824-1437 Emailkim.prinsen@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/youth-homelessness/rochester

Area Served: Programs serve Stearns County and may serve additional counties in the surrounding St. Cloud area. Service area is dependent on program.

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Youth Shelter Bethany Youth Emergency Shelter AddressMorgan Park, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 626-2726 Emailbethanycs@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/youth-homelessness

Area Served: St. Louis County

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Youth Shelter Lutheran Social Service - Safe House Youth Shelter Call for Location Phone number(651) 444-5757 Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/youth-homelessness

Area Served: Ramsey County

Life House

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Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Address102 W 1st St, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 722-7431 EmailErich.lutz@life-house.org Website addresshttps://lifehouseduluth.org/our-work/#drop-in-youth-center

Area Served: St. Louis County

Life House

Life HouseLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address102 W 1st St, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 722-7431 Emailinfo@life-house.org Website addresshttps://lifehouseduluth.org/our-work/#drop-in-youth-center

Area Served: St. Louis County

Justice North

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Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Duluth Office Address230 W Superior St, Ste 200, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(877) 696-6529 Emailinfo@justicenorth.org Website addresshttps://www.justicenorth.org

Area Served: St. Louis, Lake, Cook, Itasca, Carlton, Aitkin, and Koochiching counties

Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota (LSNM)

Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota (LSNM)Link: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Bemidji Address215 4th St NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 751-9201 Website addresshttps://lsnmlaw.org

Area Served: Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, and Mahnomen counties

Lakes and Prairies Community Action Partnership, Inc.

Lakes and Prairies Community Action Partnership, Inc.Link: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Address715 11th St N, Ste 101, Moorhead, MN, 56560 Phone number(218) 512-1500 Emailinfo@caplp.org Website addresshttps://caplp.org/housingstability.html

Area Served: Clay and Wilkin counties

Lakes and Prairies Community Action Partnership, Inc.

Lakes and Prairies Community Action Partnership, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Address715 11th St N, Ste 101, Moorhead, MN, 56560 Phone number(218) 512-1500 Emailinfo@caplp.org Website addresshttp://caplp.org/housingstability.html

Area Served: Clay and Wilkin counties

Lakes and Prairies Community Action Partnership, Inc.

Lakes and Prairies Community Action Partnership, Inc.Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Address715 11th St N, Ste 101, Moorhead, MN, 56560 Phone number(218) 512-1500 Emailinfo@caplp.org Website addresshttps://caplp.org/housingstability.html

Area Served: Clay and Wilkin counties

Lakes and Prairies Community Action Partnership, Inc.

Lakes and Prairies Community Action Partnership, Inc.Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Lakes and Prairies Community Action Partnership – Breckenridge Address311 5th St S, Breckenridge, MN, 56520 Phone number(218) 512-1500 Emailinfo@caplp.org Website addresshttps://caplp.org/housingstability.html

Area Served: Clay and Wilkin counties

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)Link: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) KOOTASCA Community Action - Grand Rapids Address822 NE 5th Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 999-0833 EmailGailB@Kootasca.org Website addresshttps://www.kootasca.org

Area Served: Itasca County

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing KOOTASCA Community Action - Grand Rapids Address822 NE 5th Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(800) 442-8565 Website addresshttps://www.kootasca.org/programs/renters/transitional-housing

Area Served: Itasca County

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing KOOTASCA Community Action - International Falls Address900 5th St, Ste 304, International Falls, MN, 56649 Phone number(800) 442-8565 Website addresshttps://www.kootasca.org/programs/renters/transitional-housing

Area Served: Koochiching County

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Lyman Losh Transitional Home Address15038 Old Housing Dr NE, Bena, MN, 56626 Phone number(218) 665-2250 Emailbenatrans@llojibwe.org Website addresshttps://www.llojibwe.org/hs/transitionalhome.html

Area Served: Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Ahnji-Be-Mah-Diz Halfway House Address16641 69th Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633 Phone number(218) 335-6880 Website addresshttps://www.llojibwe.org/hs/ahnjibemahdiz.html

Area Served: Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Anishinaabe Halfway House Call for Location Phone number(218) 335-8288 Website addresshttps://www.llojibwe.org/hs/ahnjibemahdiz.html

Area Served: Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

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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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- WIC (Prenatal to age 5)
Housing
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- Housing Benefits 101
- Housing Link
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- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
- Rent Payment Assistance
- MN Housing Ownership
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- Medical Transportation
Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
Job Training and Career Development
- Job Training
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