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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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Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Children's Museum of Southern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Early Learning Activities Address224 Lamm St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 386-0279 Emailinfo@cmsouthernmn.org Website addresshttps://www.cmsouthernmn.org/access-for-all

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Childrens Home Shelter for Family Safety

Childrens Home Shelter for Family SafetyLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter Childrens Home Shelter for Family Safety - South Dakota Address113 N Saint Paul Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57103 Phone number(605) 338-4880 Emailshelter@chssd.org Website addresshttps://chssd.org/shelter/services/emergency-shelter

Area Served: Primarily the South Dakota counties of Minnehaha, McCook, Lincoln, Turner and Union. Accepts residents of Minnesota when space allows or if victim needs to put distance between herself and the perpetrator.

Childrens Home Shelter for Family Safety

Childrens Home Shelter for Family SafetyLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services Childrens Home Shelter for Family Safety - South Dakota Address113 N Saint Paul Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57103 Phone number(605) 338-4880 Emailshelter@chssd.org Website addresshttps://chssd.org/shelter/services

Area Served: Primarily the South Dakota counties of Minnehaha, McCook, Lincoln, Turner and Union. Accepts residents of Minnesota when space allows or if victim needs to put distance between herself and the perpetrator.

Chippewa CARE Collaborative

Chippewa CARE CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Children's Mental Health Collaboratives Address719 N 7th St, Ste 200, Montevideo, MN, 56265 Phone number(320) 269-6401 x1110 Emailbecky.deterling@chippewa.mn

Area Served: Chippewa County

Chippewa County Family Services

Chippewa County Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address719 N 7th St, Ste 200, Montevideo, MN, 56265 Phone number(320) 269-6401 Website addresshttps://www.co.chippewa.mn.us/158/Family-Services

Area Served: Chippewa County

Chippewa County Family Services

Chippewa County Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Support Services (CSS) Address719 N 7th St, Ste 200, Montevideo, MN, 56265 Phone number(320) 269-6401 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-support

Area Served: Chippewa County

Chippewa County Family Services

Chippewa County Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address719 N 7th St, Ste 200, Montevideo, MN, 56265 Phone number(320) 269-6401 Website addresshttps://www.co.chippewa.mn.us/158/Family-Services

Area Served: Chippewa County

Chippewa County Family Services

Chippewa County Family ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Food Support Address719 N 7th St, Ste 200, Montevideo, MN, 56265 Phone number(320) 269-6401 Website addresshttps://www.co.chippewa.mn.us/158/Family-Services

Area Served: Chippewa County

Chippewa County Family Services

Chippewa County Family ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address719 N 7th St, Ste 200, Montevideo, MN, 56265 Phone number(320) 269-6401 Website addresshttps://www.co.chippewa.mn.us/158/Family-Services

Area Served: Chippewa County

Chippewa County Family Services

Chippewa County Family ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Address719 N 7th St, Ste 200, Montevideo, MN, 56265 Phone number(320) 269-6401 Website addresshttps://www.co.chippewa.mn.us/158/Family-Services

Area Served: Chippewa County

Chippewa County Family Services

Chippewa County Family ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address719 N 7th St, Ste 200, Montevideo, MN, 56265 Phone number(320) 269-6401 Website addresshttps://www.co.chippewa.mn.us/158/Family-Services

Area Served: Chippewa County

Chippewa County Family Services

Chippewa County Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) Address719 N 7th St, Ste 200, Montevideo, MN, 56265 Phone number(320) 269-6401 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-protection/programs-services/parent-support-outreach.jsp

Area Served: Chippewa County

Chisago County Health and Human Services

Chisago County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address313 N Main St, Rm 230, Center City, MN, 55012 Phone number(651) 213-5600 Website addresshttps://www.chisagocountymn.gov/334/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Chisago County

Chisago County Health and Human Services

Chisago County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Support Services (CSS) Address313 N Main St, Rm 230, Center City, MN, 55012 Phone number(651) 213-5600 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-support

Area Served: Chisago County

Chisago County Health and Human Services

Chisago County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address313 N Main St, Rm 230, Center City, MN, 55012 Phone number(651) 213-5600 Website addresshttps://www.chisagocountymn.gov/394/Child-Care-Licensing

Area Served: Chisago County

Chisago County Health and Human Services

Chisago County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Food Support Address313 N Main St, Rm 230, Center City, MN, 55012 Phone number(651) 213-5600 Website addresshttps://www.chisagocountymn.gov/334/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Chisago County

Chisago County Health and Human Services

Chisago County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address313 N Main St, Rm 230, Center City, MN, 55012 Phone number(651) 213-5600 Website addresshttps://www.chisagocountymn.gov/334/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Chisago County

Chisago County Health and Human Services

Chisago County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Address313 N Main St, Rm 230, Center City, MN, 55012 Phone number(651) 213-5600 Website addresshttps://www.chisagocountymn.gov/334/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Chisago County

Chisago County Health and Human Services

Chisago County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address313 N Main St, Rm 230, Center City, MN, 55012 Phone number(651) 213-5600 Website addresshttps://www.chisagocountymn.gov/334/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Chisago County

Chisago County Health and Human Services

Chisago County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Public Health Clinic Address313 N Main St, Rm 230, Center City, MN, 55012 Phone number(651) 213-5600 Website addresshttps://www.chisagocountymn.gov/334/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Chisago County

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