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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 Services and programs that support healthy child development and identify concerns early
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- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
  - MEDICAL EVALUATION
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
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    - Referral Form for Help Me Grow
    - Local ECSE programs for children birth to 2 years of age
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  - SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, OR BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS
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- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities
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- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information
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- COVID-19 Resources Resources to support Minnesota families affected by COVID-19.
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    - Minnesota Food HelpLine
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    - Healthcare programs (MN Department of Human Services website)
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    - MN Housing Finance Agency website
    - Housing Benefits 101
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    - Mental Health Information (MN Department of Human Services website) - COVID-19
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360 Communities

360 Communities

Burnsville Resource Center 501 Highway 13 E, Ste 112, Burnsville, MN, 55337 (952) 985-5300 NGnerer@360communities.org https://360communities.org

Area Served: Dakota and Scott counties

Agate Housing and Services

Agate Housing and Services

2309 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 (612) 874-0311 smartin@ststephensmpls.com https://agatemn.org/get-help/i-need-help-staying-in-my-home

Area Served: Minneapolis area

American Indian Community Development Corporation (AICDC)

American Indian Community Development Corporation (AICDC)

1508 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 (612) 813-1610 info@aicdc-mn.org https://www.aicdc-mn.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

American Indian Community Housing Organization

American Indian Community Housing Organization

Gimaajii American Indian Center 202 W 2nd St, Duluth, MN, 55802 (218) 722-7225 Darylo@aicho.org https://www.aicho.org

Area Served: Northeast Minnesota

American Indian Family Center

American Indian Family Center

579 Wells St, St. Paul, MN, 55130 (651) 793-3803 sharee.fischer@aifcmn.org https://aifcmn.org

Area Served: Ramsey and Hennepin counties FHPAP serves Ramsey county only

Anoka County Health and Human Services

Anoka County Health and Human Services

Anoka County Public Health 2100 3rd Ave, Ste 600, Anoka, MN, 55303 (763) 324-1490 https://www.anokacountymn.gov/3484/Housing-Programs

Area Served: Anoka County

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Virginia Office 702 S 3rd Ave, Virginia, MN, 55792 (218) 735-6842 angela.neal@aeoa.org https://www.aeoa.org/homeless-prevention-and-rehousing

Area Served: Most programs are available in St. Louis, Lake, and Cook Counties. Some programs are also available in Aitkin, Carlton, Cass, Chisago, Crow Wing, Isanti, Itasca, Koochiching, and Pine Counties. Service area may be dependent on program availability. Please check to confirm if the service is available in your location.

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Two Harbors Office 2124 10th St, Norden Ind. Park, Two Harbors, MN, 55616 (218) 623-3033 Amy.Renne@AEOA.org https://www.aeoa.org/homeless-prevention-and-rehousing

Area Served: Lake County

Bemidji Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA)

Bemidji Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA)

Northland Apartments and HRA Office 619 America Ave NW, Northland Apartments, Bemidji, MN, 56601 (218) 444-4522 Debbie@bemidjihra.org https://www.facebook.com/BemidjiHRA

Area Served: Most programs serve Beltrami County. Service area may be dependent on program.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

BI-CAP - Beltrami County 6603 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN, 56601 (218) 333-9866 Isiah.greer@bicap.org https://www.bicap.org/projects/supportive-housing

Area Served: Beltrami and Cass counties

Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

New Moon Supportive Housing 1224 White Pine Cir, Tower, MN, 55790 (218) 753-3131 tking@boisforte-nsn.gov https://boisforte.com

Area Served: Bois Forte Reservation

Catholic Charities Housing Stability Division

Catholic Charities Housing Stability Division

Family Service Center 2001 Van Dyke St, Maplewood, MN, 55109 (651) 204-8273 lauriegoeken@cctwincities.org https://www.cctwincities.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

Catholic Charities Housing Stability Division

Catholic Charities Housing Stability Division

Catholic Charities - St. Cloud 157 Roosevelt Rd, Ste 200, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 (320) 250-2306 Dannielle.Scrivner@ccstcloud.org https://www.cctwincities.org

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne, Wright, and Stearns counties

Catholic Charities Housing Stability Division

Catholic Charities Housing Stability Division

Catholic Charities - Maplewood 1740 Van Dyke St, Maplewood, MN, 55109 (651) 215-2262 CAHS@cctwincities.org https://www.cctwincities.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO)

Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO)

Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization 3333 W Division St, Ste 114, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 (320) 281-3232 abdi@cairomn.org https://cairomn.org

Area Served: St. Cloud area

CHUM - Duluth

CHUM - Duluth

102 W 2nd St, Duluth, MN, 55802 (218) 720-6521 KRandolph@chumduluth.org https://www.chumduluth.org

Area Served: Duluth area

Churches United - Bemidji

Churches United - Bemidji

414 Lincoln Ave SE, Bemidji, MN, 56601 (218) 444-1380 cunited@paulbunyan.net https://bemidjicu.org

Area Served: Beltrami County

Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties

Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties

450 Syndicate St N, Ste 35, St. Paul, MN, 55104 (651) 645-6445 info@caprw.org https://caprw.org

Area Served: Most programs serve Ramsey and Washington counties. Service area may be dependent on program

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties

Dakota County Office 2496 145th St W, Rosemount, MN, 55068 (651) 322-3500 twitte@capagency.org https://capagency.org/safe-stable-housing

Area Served: Dakota County

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties

Scott and Carver County Office 738 1st Ave E, Shakopee, MN, 55379 (952) 496-2125 info@capagency.org https://capagency.org/safe-stable-housing

Area Served: Scott and Carver counties Home Delivered Meals and Senior Dining only available in the cities of: Apple Valley, Belle Plaine, Chanhassen, Chaska, Eagan, Farmington, Inver Grove Heights, Jordan, Mendota Heights, Prior Lake, Rosemount, Shakopee, and Waconia

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