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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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Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Early Head Start Pipestone Head Start Address500 7th St SE, Pipestone, MN, 56164 Phone number(507) 727-1613 Website addresshttps://smoc.us/head-start

Area Served: Pipestone County

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Head Start Pipestone Head Start Address500 7th St SE, Pipestone, MN, 56164 Phone number(507) 727-1613 Website addresshttps://smoc.us/head-start

Area Served: Pipestone County

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Early Learning Scholarship Early Learning Scholarship Office Address1106 3rd Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(800) 658-2444 Emailinfo@smoc.us Website addresshttps://smoc.us/early-learning-scholarships

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood,and Rock counties

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

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Early Head Start Worthington Early Head Start Address713 10th St, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(507) 727-1613 Website addresshttps://smoc.us/head-start

Area Served: Nobles County

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Early Head Start Slayton Early Head Start Address2613 Linden Ave, Slayton, MN, 56172 Phone number(507) 727-1613 Website addresshttps://smoc.us/head-start

Area Served: Murray County

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Head Start Slayton Early Head Start Address2613 Linden Ave, Slayton, MN, 56172 Phone number(507) 727-1613 Website addresshttps://smoc.us/head-start

Area Served: Murray County

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Early Head Start Murray County Head Start Address2420 28th St, Slayton, MN, 56172 Phone number(507) 727-1613 Website addresshttps://smoc.us/head-start

Area Served: Murray County

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Head Start Murray County Head Start Address2420 28th St, Slayton, MN, 56172 Phone number(507) 727-1613 Website addresshttps://smoc.us/head-start

Area Served: Murray County

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Early Head Start Pipestone County Head Start Address701 7th St SE, Pipestone, MN, 56164 Phone number(507) 727-1613 Website addresshttps://smoc.us/head-start

Area Served: Pipestone County

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Head Start Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council II Address1077 Pleasant Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(507) 727-1613 Website addresshttps://smoc.us/head-start

Area Served: Nobles County

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Renville County Human Services

Renville County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address105 S 5th St, Ste 203H, Olivia, MN, 56277 Phone number(320) 523-2202 Emailhs@renvillecountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.renvillecountymn.gov/departments/human_services/index.php

Area Served: Renville County

Renville County Human Services

Renville County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Food Support Address105 S 5th St, Ste 203H, Olivia, MN, 56277 Phone number(320) 523-2202 Emailhs@renvillecountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.renvillecountymn.gov/human-services/financial-support

Area Served: Renville County

Renville County Human Services

Renville County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address105 S 5th St, Ste 203H, Olivia, MN, 56277 Phone number(320) 523-2202 Emailhs@renvillecountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.renvillecountymn.gov/departments/human_services/index.php

Area Served: Renville County

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

Rock County Food Shelf

Rock County Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address208 W Maple St, Luverne, MN, 56156 Phone number(507) 227-5548 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/p/Rock-County-Food-Shelf-100068941968549

Area Served: Rock County

Salvation Army - Willmar

Salvation Army - WillmarLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Address521 4th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(320) 235-2033 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/willmar/utility-assistance

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Salvation Army - Willmar

Salvation Army - WillmarLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address521 4th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(320) 235-2033 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/willmar/utility-assistance

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS)

Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS)Link: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Southwest Health and Human Services - Lyon County Address607 W Main St, Ste 200, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 537-6747 Website addresshttps://swmhhs.com

Area Served: Lyon County

Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS)

Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS)Link: view organization details

County Programs for Food Support Southwest Health and Human Services - Lyon County Address607 W Main St, Ste 200, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 537-6747 Website addresshttps://swmhhs.com

Area Served: Lyon County

Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS)

Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS)Link: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Southwest Health and Human Services - Lyon County Address607 W Main St, Ste 200, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 537-6713 Website addresshttps://swmhhs.com/public-health/wic

Area Served: Lyon County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS)

Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS)Link: view organization details

County Programs for Families Southwest Health and Human Services - Lyon County Address607 W Main St, Ste 200, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 537-6747 Website addresshttps://swmhhs.com

Area Served: Lyon County

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

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