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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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- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
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- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
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Tri-Community Food Shelf

Tri-Community Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address5597 Highway 210, Cromwell, MN, 55726 Phone number(218) 426-4067 Emailgrdonalds@yahoo.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/TriCommunityFoodShelf

Area Served: Communities of Cromwell, Tamarack and Wright

VSP Vision

VSP VisionLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs - Eyes of Hope Address3333 Quality Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA, 95670 Phone number(800) 877-7195 Emailquestions@vspglobal.com Website addresshttps://www.vspvision.com/eyes-of-hope/get-help.html

Area Served: Nationwide

The Center for Parenting Education

The Center for Parenting EducationLink: view organization details

Parenting Support AddressFort Washington, PA, 19034 Emailinfo@parentingedu.org Website addresshttps://centerforparentingeducation.org

Area Served: Statewide

Spare Key

Spare KeyLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address480 Broadway St, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(952) 406-8872 Emailsupport@helpmebounce.org Website addresshttps://www.helpmebounce.org/how-it-works

Area Served: National

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)Link: view organization details

Disability Hub MN SEMCIL - Rochester Office Address2200 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(866) 333-2466 Emailsemcil@semcil.org Website addresshttps://disabilityhubmn.org

Area Served: Olmsted County

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)Link: view organization details

Disability Benefits 101 (www.mn.DB101.org) SEMCIL - Rochester Office Address2200 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(866) 333-2466 Emailsemcil@semcil.org Website addresshttps://mn.db101.org

Area Served: Olmsted County

Through the Looking Glass (TLG)

Through the Looking Glass (TLG)Link: view organization details

Legal Education and Information Address3075 Adeline St, Ste 120, Berkeley, CA, 94703 Phone number(510) 848-1112 Emailtlg@lookingglass.org Website addresshttps://lookingglass.org/parents-grandparents

Area Served: Nationwide

The Arc Minnesota

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Information and Support The Arc Minnesota - St. Paul (University) Address2446 University Ave W, Ste 110, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(866) 797-1122 Emailinfo@arcminnesota.org Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/information-assistance

Area Served: Statewide

Support Within Reach, Sexual Violence Resource Center

Support Within Reach, Sexual Violence Resource CenterLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services Grand Rapids Office Address9 Willow Ln, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 326-5008 Emailcontact@supportwithinreach.org Website addresshttps://www.supportwithinreach.org/service/victim-support

Area Served: Aitkin and Itasca counties

Support Within Reach, Sexual Violence Resource Center

Support Within Reach, Sexual Violence Resource CenterLink: view organization details

Crisis Line Grand Rapids Office Address9 Willow Ln, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(866) 747-5008 Emailcontact@supportwithinreach.org Website addresshttps://www.supportwithinreach.org

Area Served: Aitkin and Itasca counties

Support Within Reach, Sexual Violence Resource Center

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Domestic Violence Support Services Aitkin Office Address312 Minnesota Ave N, Ste 2009, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(218) 927-6226 Emailcontact@supportwithinreach.org Website addresshttps://www.supportwithinreach.org/service/victim-support

Area Served: Aitkin County

Support Within Reach, Sexual Violence Resource Center

Support Within Reach, Sexual Violence Resource CenterLink: view organization details

Crisis Line Aitkin Office Address312 Minnesota Ave N, Ste 2009, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(866) 747-5008 Emailcontact@supportwithinreach.org Website addresshttps://www.supportwithinreach.org

Area Served: Aitkin County

Star of the North Maternity Home

Star of the North Maternity HomeLink: view organization details

Birthing and Parenting Education Star of the North - Twin Ports Call for Location Phone number(218) 340-1645 Emailtogetherforlifenorthland@gmail.com Website addresshttps://starofthenorthmaternityhome.org

Area Served: Northeastern Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin

Star of the North Maternity Home

Star of the North Maternity HomeLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing - Pregnant Women or Mothers Experiencing Housing Instability Star of the North - Twin Ports Call for Location Phone number(218) 340-1645 Website addresshttps://starofthenorthmaternityhome.org

Area Served: Northeastern Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin

Star of the North Maternity Home

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Birthing and Parenting Education Star of the North - Iron Range AddressHibbing, MN, 55746 Phone number(218) 206-1381 Website addresshttps://starofthenorthmaternityhome.org

Area Served: Serving the Iron Range area

Star of the North Maternity Home

Star of the North Maternity HomeLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing - Pregnant Women or Mothers Experiencing Housing Instability Star of the North - Iron Range AddressHibbing, MN, 55746 Phone number(218) 206-1381 Website addresshttps://starofthenorthmaternityhome.org

Area Served: Serving the Iron Range area

StrongHearts Native Helpline

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Helpline AddressEagan, MN, 55122 Phone number(844) 762-8483 Emailinfo@strongheartshelpline.org Website addresshttps://strongheartshelpline.org

Area Served: Nationwide

StrongHearts Native Helpline

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Domestic Violence Support Services AddressEagan, MN, 55122 Phone number(844) 762-8483 Emailinfo@strongheartshelpline.org Website addresshttps://strongheartshelpline.org/get-help

Area Served: Nationwide

White Earth Nation

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Cass Lake Family Office Address220 2nd St, Cass Lake, MN, 56633 Phone number(218) 935-5554 EmailAnthony.Wadena@whiteearth-nsn.gov Website addresshttps://whiteearth.com/home

Area Served: White Earth Nation

White Earth Nation

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Tribal Health and Human Services Cass Lake Family Office Address220 2nd St, Cass Lake, MN, 56633 Phone number(218) 225-0035 Website addresshttps://whiteearth.com/divisions

Area Served: White Earth Nation

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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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