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- 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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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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Bemidji Public School District

Bemidji Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office Address502 Minnesota Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 755-3133 Website addresshttps://www.bemidji.k12.mn.us/parent/preschool-registration

Area Served: Bemidji Public School District

Benestar Care LLC

Benestar Care LLCLink: view organization details

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) Address2720 Longfellow Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(763) 607-0238 EmailBenestarCare@gmail.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Benevolence LLC

Benevolence LLCLink: view organization details

Autism Therapy Address6113 Rome Circle NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 517-9142

Area Served: Olmsted County

Benevolence LLC

Benevolence LLCLink: view organization details

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Address6113 Rome Circle NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 517-9142

Area Served: Olmsted County

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

Benson Housing and Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

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

Area Served: Swift County

Benson Public School District

Benson Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address1400 Montana Ave, Benson, MN, 56215 Phone number(320) 843-2710 Emailcmcdonald@benson.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.benson.k12.mn.us/early-childhood

Area Served: Benson Public School District

Benson Public School District

Benson Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address1400 Montana Ave, Benson, MN, 56215 Phone number(320) 843-2710 Website addresshttps://www.benson.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Benson Public School District

Benson Public School District

Benson Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address1400 Montana Ave, Benson, MN, 56215 Phone number(320) 843-2710 x3006 Emailcmcdonald@benson.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.benson.k12.mn.us/early-childhood

Area Served: Benson Public School District

Benson Public School District

Benson Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address1400 Montana Ave, Benson, MN, 56215 Phone number(320) 843-2710 Website addresshttps://www.benson.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Benson Public School District

Benson Public School District

Benson Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth to Two District Office Address1400 Montana Ave, Benson, MN, 56215 Phone number(320) 231-5187 x2308 Emailbenson0-5@benson.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.benson.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Benson Public School District

Benson Public School District

Benson Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address1400 Montana Ave, Benson, MN, 56215 Phone number(320) 231-5187 x2308 Emailbenson0-5@benson.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.benson.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Benson Public School District

Benson Public School District

Benson Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office Address1400 Montana Ave, Benson, MN, 56215 Phone number(320) 843-2710 Website addresshttps://www.benson.k12.mn.us/early-childhood

Area Served: Benson Public School District

Benton County Children's Mental Health Collaborative

Benton County Children's Mental Health CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Children's Mental Health Collaboratives Address314 10th Ave S, Ste 180, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 241-0629

Area Served: Stearns County

Benton County Human Services

Benton County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Support Services (CSS) Address531 Dewey St, PO Box 107, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-5331 Emailpublichealth@co.benton.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-support

Area Served: Benton County

Benton County Human Services

Benton County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address531 Dewey St, PO Box 107, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-5331 Emailpublichealth@co.benton.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.benton.mn.us/343/Family-Child-Services

Area Served: Benton County

Benton County Human Services

Benton County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address531 Dewey St, PO Box 107, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-5331 Emailpublichealth@co.benton.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.benton.mn.us/343/Family-Child-Services

Area Served: Benton County

Benton County Human Services

Benton County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Food Support Address531 Dewey St, PO Box 107, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-5331 Emailpublichealth@co.benton.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.benton.mn.us/343/Family-Child-Services

Area Served: Benton County

Benton County Human Services

Benton County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program Address531 Dewey St, PO Box 107, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-5156 Emailpublichealth@co.benton.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.benton.mn.us/358/Women-Infants-Children-WIC

Area Served: Benton County

Benton County Human Services

Benton County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address531 Dewey St, PO Box 107, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-5331 Emailpublichealth@co.benton.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.benton.mn.us/343/Family-Child-Services

Area Served: Benton County

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

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