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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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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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- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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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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- 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
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  - Transportation
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
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- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Minnesota Food HelpLine 4,567 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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Big Stone County Family Service Center

Big Stone County Family Service CenterLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address340 2nd St NW, Ortonville, MN, 56278 Phone number(320) 839-2555 Emailfamilyservicecenter@bigstonecounty.gov Website addresshttps://bigstonecounty.gov/departments/family-services

Area Served: Big Stone County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Benson Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Benson Housing and Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Parkview Manor Address300 13th St N, Benson, MN, 56215 Phone number(320) 842-8481 Emailbensnhra@willmarnet.com Website addresshttps://www.bensonmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={04DE59E7-A8FC-4B7A-B818-CC666E482FC9}

Area Served: Swift County

Benson Housing and Redevelopment Authority

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Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Westwood Manor Address2000 Hall Ave, Benson, MN, 56215 Phone number(320) 842-8481 Emailbensnhra@willmarnet.com Website addresshttps://www.bensonmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={04DE59E7-A8FC-4B7A-B818-CC666E482FC9}

Area Served: Swift County

Black Swan Living

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Dakota Townhomes Address5041 Weatherstone Cir NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 218-2071 Emailleasing@blackswanteam.com Website addresshttps://www.blackswanliving.com/dakota-townhomes

Area Served: Olmsted County

Big Stone County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Big Stone County Housing and Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Lakeside Apartments - Ortonville Address301 1st St NW, Ortonville, MN, 56278 Phone number(320) 839-3304 Emailbsclake@midconetwork.com

Area Served: Big Stone County

Ariel Mendoza Scaife

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Doula Support AddressInver Grove Heights, MN, 55077 Emailcontactloveandluz@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/loveandluzdoula

Area Served: Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Statewide

Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Buffalo Lake Area Housing Address703 W Yellowstone Trl, Buffalo Lake, MN, 55314 Phone number(320) 833-5364 Website addresshttps://blhcc.org/buffalo-lake-area-housing

Area Served: Renville County

Basic Needs Inc.

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Address445 Broadway Ave, St. Paul Park, MN, 55071 Phone number(651) 207-8656 Emailexecdir@basicneedsmn.org Website addresshttps://www.basicneedsmn.org/voucherprogram

Area Served: South Washington County

Basic Needs Inc.

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Holiday Program Address445 Broadway Ave, St. Paul Park, MN, 55071 Phone number(651) 321-2040 Emailexecdir@basicneedsmn.org Website addresshttps://www.basicneedsmn.org/share-the-joy

Area Served: South Washington County

Basic Needs Inc.

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Food Shelf Basic Needs Food Market Address8475 E Point Douglas Rd S, Ste 106, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016 Phone number(612) 489-6192 Emailfoodmgr@basicneedsmn.org Website addresshttps://www.basicneedsmn.org

Area Served: Washington County

Beardsley Apartments

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Subsidized Housing for Families Address210 4th Ave W, Beardsley, MN, 56211 Phone number(320) 695-2229

Area Served: Big Stone County

Avera Medical Group - Worthington

Avera Medical Group - WorthingtonLink: view organization details

Clinic Access Family Medical Clinic Address1216 Ryans Rd, Ste 3, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(507) 372-2921 Website addresshttps://www.avera.org/locations/profile/access-health-and-avera-medical-group-worthington

Area Served: Nobles County

Caring Hearts in Action

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Food Shelf Address423 3rd St, Farmington, MN, 55024 Phone number(651) 333-9027 Emailfriends@caringheartsmn.org Website addresshttps://caringheartsmn.org

Area Served: Dakota County

Canby Housing and Redevelopment Authority

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing HRA West Townhomes Call for Location Phone number(507) 223-7295 Emailbmerritt@canby.mntm.org

Area Served: Yellow Medicine County

Bachand Group Property Management

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Subsidized Housing for Families Highland Commons Address101 7th Ave SW, Arlington, MN, 55307 Phone number(218) 390-6411 Emailhighlandcommons@bachandgroup.com Website addresshttps://bachandgroup.com

Area Served: Sibley County

Bachand Group Property Management

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Highland Commons Address101 7th Ave SW, Arlington, MN, 55307 Phone number(507) 964-5556 Emailhighlandcommons@bachandgroup.com Website addresshttps://bachandgroup.com

Area Served: Sibley County

Bachand Group Property Management

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Subsidized Housing for Families North Meadows Address1215 2nd Ave N, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379 Phone number(715) 718-0449 Emailinfo@bachandgroup.com Website addresshttps://bachandgroup.com

Area Served: Benton County

Bachand Group Property Management

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing North Meadows Address1215 2nd Ave N, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379 Phone number(715) 718-0449 Emailinfo@bachandgroup.com Website addresshttps://bachandgroup.com

Area Served: Benton County

CARE Clinic

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Dental Clinic Address906 College Ave, Red Wing, MN, 55066 Phone number(651) 388-1022 Emailinfo@careclinicrw.com Website addresshttps://www.careclinicrw.com/dental

Area Served: Goodhue County and Lake City

CARE Clinic

CARE ClinicLink: view organization details

Clinic Address906 College Ave, Red Wing, MN, 55066 Phone number(651) 388-1022 Emailinfo@careclinicrw.com Website addresshttps://www.careclinicrw.com/medical

Area Served: Goodhue County and Lake City

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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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Help Me Grow provides resources on infant and young child development, and what to do when there are concerns.

For questions, more information, or to suggest a new resource, please contact us at HelpMeConnect@state.mn.us

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