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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)
  - 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.
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- 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.
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- Early Learning and Child Care Education and child care resources for children and families.
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  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
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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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  - Caregiver and Parenting Support 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
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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
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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Hennepin Healthcare

Hennepin HealthcareLink: view organization details

American Indian Patient Advocacy Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) Address701 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55415 Phone number(612) 873-8591 EmailAida.Strom@hcmed.org Website addresshttps://www.hennepinhealthcare.org/support-services/american-indian-advocacy

Area Served: Hennepin County

Ho-Chunk Nation - LaCrosse Field Health Office

Ho-Chunk Nation - LaCrosse Field Health OfficeLink: view organization details

Clinic Ho-Chunk Nation - Three Rivers House Address724 Main St, La Crosse, WI, 54601 Phone number(608) 784-3083 Website addresshttps://ho-chunknation.com

Area Served: Houston and Winona counties

Indigenous Peoples Task Force

Indigenous Peoples Task ForceLink: view organization details

Cultural Community Organization Address1335 E 23rd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 870-1723 Emailiptf@indigenouspeoplestf.org Website addresshttps://indigenouspeoplestf.org

Area Served: Statewide

Indigenous Peoples Task Force

Indigenous Peoples Task ForceLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Address1335 E 23rd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 870-1723 Emailiptf@indigenouspeoplestf.org Website addresshttp://indigenouspeoplestf.org/housing-at-maynidoowahdak-odena

Area Served: Statewide

Indigenous Peoples Task Force

Indigenous Peoples Task ForceLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Address1335 E 23rd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 870-1723 Emailiptf@indigenouspeoplestf.org Website addresshttps://indigenouspeoplestf.org

Area Served: Statewide

Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Law Center

Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Law CenterLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance Address1730 Clifton Pl, Ste 104, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 Phone number(612) 879-9165 Emailinfo@icwlc.org Website addresshttps://www.icwlc.org

Area Served: Statewide (includes all Minnesota Tribal Courts)

First Nations Kitchen

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Address3044 Longfellow Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(612) 791-1253 Emailcommunications@firstnationskitchen.org Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/FirstNationsKitchen

Area Served: Hennepin County

First Nations Kitchen

First Nations KitchenLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Address3044 Longfellow Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(612) 791-1253 Emailcommunications@firstnationskitchen.org Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/FirstNationsKitchen

Area Served: Hennepin County

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribal Health Center

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribal Health CenterLink: view organization details

Clinic Address701 W Broad Ave, Flandreau, SD, 57028 Phone number(605) 997-3891 Website addresshttps://fsst-nsn.gov/healthcenter

Area Served: Lincoln, Rock, and Pipestone counties

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribal Health Center

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribal Health CenterLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address701 W Broad Ave, Flandreau, SD, 57028 Phone number(605) 997-3891 Website addresshttps://fsst-nsn.gov/behavioral-health

Area Served: Lincoln, Rock, and Pipestone counties

Jill Giliuson

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Doula Support AddressSt. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 431-8208 Emailjillgilisn@gmail.com

Area Served: Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington counties

Let's Talk Healing, LLC

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Autism Therapy Address1821 University Ave W, Ste 223, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(612) 386-7144 Emailinfo@letstalkhealing.org Website addresshttps://www.letstalkhealing.org/services

Area Served: Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey and Wright Counties

Let's Talk Healing, LLC

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Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Address1821 University Ave W, Ste 223, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(612) 386-7144 Emailinfo@letstalkhealing.org Website addresshttps://www.letstalkhealing.org/services

Area Served: Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey and Wright Counties

Little Earth of United Tribes Housing

Little Earth of United Tribes HousingLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Little Earth Housing Management Office Address2501 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 724-0023 Emailreception@learth.org Website addresshttps://www.littleearth.org/counseling

Area Served: City of Minneapolis

Little Earth of United Tribes Housing

Little Earth of United Tribes HousingLink: view organization details

Subsidized Housing for Families Little Earth Housing Management Office Address2501 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 729-9361 EmailIrene.Peralez@learth.org Website addresshttps://littleearth.org

Area Served: City of Minneapolis

Kayla Adams

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Doula Support AddressHopkins, MN, 55305 Phone number(612) 418-7380 Emailgoldbirthmn@gmail.com

Area Served: Carver, Cass and Hennepin counties

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Tribal Health and Human Services Address6530 US 2 NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633 Phone number(218) 335-8200 Website addresshttps://www.llojibwe.org

Area Served: Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Early Head Start - American Indian Families Abinoojii Akii/Onigum Head Start Address8831 Onigum Rd NW, Walker, MN, 56484 Phone number(218) 335-8343 Website addresshttps://www.llboearlychildhood.com/1-home/programs/head-start-ehs

Area Served: Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Head Start - American Indian Families Bena Head Start Address15085 Old Housing Dr NE, Bena, MN, 56626 Phone number(218) 335-8343 Website addresshttps://www.llboearlychildhood.com/1-home/programs/head-start-ehs

Area Served: Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

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Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Early Head Start - American Indian Families Bena Head Start Address15085 Old Housing Dr NE, Bena, MN, 56626 Phone number(218) 335-8343 Website addresshttps://www.llboearlychildhood.com/1-home/programs/head-start-ehs

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
- 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
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- 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
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- Greater MN Transit options
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- 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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