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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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    - Birthing and Parenting Education
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    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
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    - Family Home Visiting
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    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
  - Health Care and Mental Health
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
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    - 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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  - Connect with Other Parents
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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 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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    - 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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Minnesota Food HelpLine 380 Results

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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Semcac

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Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Freeborn County Office (Semcac) Address204 W Clark St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 373-1329 Emailalbertleacc@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/advocacy-resource-assistance/homelessness-prevention-rapid-rehousing

Area Served: Freeborn County

Partners for Housing

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Transitional Housing Address514 S Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 387-2115 Website addresshttps://partnersforhousing.org/programs

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Partners for Housing

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Emergency Shelter Welcome Inn Address419 S Broad St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 387-4061 Website addresshttps://partnersforhousing.org/emergency-shelters

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Partners for Housing

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Emergency Shelter Theresa House Address423 S Broad St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 387-4061 Website addresshttps://partnersforhousing.org/emergency-shelters

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Partners for Housing

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Emergency Shelter Union Street Place Address221 Union St, St. Peter, MN, 56082 Phone number(507) 931-3100 Website addresshttps://partnersforhousing.org/emergency-shelters

Area Served: Nicollet County

Salvation Army - Duluth

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Transitional Housing Address215 S 27th Ave W, Duluth, MN, 55806 Phone number(218) 722-7934 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/duluth/provide-housing

Area Served: Duluth and surrounding area

Salvation Army - Duluth

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Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Address215 S 27th Ave W, Duluth, MN, 55806 Phone number(218) 722-7934 EmailTaleea.Wilson@usc.salvationarmy.org Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/duluth/provide-housing

Area Served: Duluth and surrounding area

Range Transitional Housing

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Transitional Housing Range Transitional Housing - Hibbing Address2512 1st Ave, Hibbing, MN, 55746 Phone number(218) 263-9250 Emailadminassist@rthousing.org Website addresshttps://rthousing.org/housing/transitional-housing

Area Served: Northern St. Louis County

Range Transitional Housing

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Transitional Housing Range Transitional Housing - Virginia Address220 5th St N, Virginia, MN, 55792 Phone number(218) 741-9628 Emailadminassist@rthousing.org Website addresshttps://rthousing.org/housing/transitional-housing

Area Served: Northern St. Louis County

PROP - People Reaching Out to People

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Address14700 Martin Dr, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344 Phone number(952) 937-9120 Emailprop@propfood.org Website addresshttps://propfood.org/short-term-emergency-and-financial-assistance

Area Served: Cities of Eden Prairie and Chanhassen

People Serving People Inc. - PSP

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Emergency Shelter Address614 S 3rd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55415 Phone number(612) 348-9410 Emailinfo@peopleservingpeople.org Website addresshttps://www.peopleservingpeople.org/what-we-do/programs-services

Area Served: Hennepin County

Simpson Housing Services, Inc.

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Transitional Housing Simpson Housing Services - Shelter Address128 W 33rd St, Zion Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, MN, 55408 Phone number(612) 874-8683 Emailinfo@simpsonhousing.org Website addresshttps://www.simpsonhousing.org

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

Simpson Housing Services, Inc.

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Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Simpson Housing Services - Administrative Office Address160 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 Phone number(612) 874-8683 Emailinfo@simpsonhousing.org Website addresshttps://www.simpsonhousing.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Sharing and Caring Hands

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Transitional Housing Mary's Place Address401 N 7th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 Phone number(612) 338-4855 Emailinfo@sharingandcaringhands.org Website addresshttps://sharingandcaringhands.org/marys-place

Area Served: Hennepin County

Peace House Community

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Address1816 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 870-7263 Emailcontact@peacehousecommunity.org Website addresshttps://peacehousecommunity.org

Area Served: City of Minneapolis

Salvation Army - Mankato

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Emergency Shelter Worship and Service Center Address700 S Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 344-9265 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/mankato/provide-housing

Area Served: Blue Earth County and greater Mankato area

Salvation Army - Metro Area

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Transitional Housing Booth Brown House Address1471 Como Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55108 Phone number(651) 646-2601 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/twin-cities/housing

Area Served: Ramsey County

Salvation Army - Metro Area

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Youth Shelter Booth Brown House Address1471 Como Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55108 Phone number(651) 444-5757 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/boothbrownhouse/youth-emergency-shelter

Area Served: Ramsey County

Salvation Army - Metro Area

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Transitional Housing Harbor Light Center Address1010 Currie Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 Phone number(612) 767-3100 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/twin-cities/housing

Area Served: Hennepin County

Salvation Army - Metro Area

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Emergency Shelter Harbor Light Center Address1010 Currie Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 Phone number(612) 767-3100 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/twin-cities/housing

Area Served: Hennepin County

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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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