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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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    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
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    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
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Healthy Development and Screening
- 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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  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
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- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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American Indian Families
- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
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- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
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- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
  - Food
  - Housing
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  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Job Training and Career Development
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    - Career Development and Counseling
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- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Salvation Army - Metro Area

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Noble Worship and Service Center Address10011 Noble Pkwy N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443 Phone number(763) 425-0517 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/programs-and-services

Area Served: Hennepin and Wright counties

Salvation Army - Metro Area

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Help Paying for Basic Needs St. Paul Eastside Worship and Service Center Address1019 Payne Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55130 Phone number(651) 776-8169 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/programs-and-services

Area Served: Ramsey County

Salvation Army - Metro Area

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Minneapolis Parkview Worship and Service Center Address2024 Lyndale Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 522-4871 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/programs-and-services

Area Served: Hennepin County

Salvation Army - Metro Area

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Lakewood Worship and Service Center Address2080 Woodlynn Ave, Maplewood, MN, 55109 Phone number(651) 779-9177 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/programs-and-services

Area Served: Anoka, Dakota, Ramsey, Chisago, and Washington counties

Salvation Army - Metro Area

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Social Services Office - Woodbury Address7380 Afton Rd, Woodbury Lutheran Church, Woodbury, MN, 55125 Phone number(651) 739-6288 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/programs-and-services

Area Served: Washington and Chisago counties

Salvation Army - Metro Area

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Social Services Office - Blaine Address1201 89th Ave NE, Ste 130, Blaine, MN, 55434 Phone number(763) 755-6873 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/programs-and-services

Area Served: Anoka County

Salvation Army - Metro Area

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Minneapolis Temple Worship and Service Center Address1604 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(612) 721-1513 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/programs-and-services

Area Served: Hennepin, Carver and Scott counties

Salvation Army - Metro Area

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Minneapolis Central Worship and Service Center Address2727 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418 Phone number(612) 789-2858 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/programs-and-services

Area Served: Hennepin County

Salvation Army - Montgomery

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Address151 Elm Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069 Phone number(507) 364-7321 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/southeastern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Le Sueur County

Salvation Army - Sherburne County

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Social Services Office - Big Lake Address115 Henry Rd, Crossing at Big Lake Station Unit A, Big Lake, MN, 55309 Phone number(612) 223-6911 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/social-services-office-sherburne/programs-and-services

Area Served: Sherburne County

Salvation Army - Willmar

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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

Scott County Health and Human Services

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County Programs for Income Assistance Scott County Health and Human Services - Shakopee (4th) Address200 4th Ave W, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-8686 Website addresshttps://www.scottcountymn.gov/296/Income-Maintenance-Financial-Assistance

Area Served: Scott County

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Address2330 Sioux Trl NW, Prior Lake, MN, 55372 Phone number(952) 496-6168 Emailsocial@ccsmdc.org Website addresshttps://shakopeedakota.org

Area Served: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Sherburne County Health & Human Services

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County Programs for Income Assistance Address13880 Business Center Dr NW, Ste 100, Elk River, MN, 55330 Phone number(763) 765-4000 Emailhhs@co.sherburne.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.sherburne.mn.us/1365/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Sherburne County

Sibley County Department of Human Services

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County Programs for Income Assistance Address111 8th St, PO Box 237, Gaylord, MN, 55334 Phone number(507) 237-4000 Emailcontactphhs@co.sibley.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.sibleycounty.gov/330/Public-Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Sibley County

Solid Ground

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Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Solid Ground - East Metro Place Address3521 Century Ave N, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110 Phone number(651) 846-9019 Emailprevention@solidgroundmn.org Website addresshttps://www.solidgroundmn.org/prevention-assistance

Area Served: Ramsey and Washington counties

Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS)

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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)

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County Programs for Income Assistance Southwest Health and Human Services - Lincoln County Address319 N Rebecca St, Ivanhoe, MN, 56142 Phone number(507) 694-1452 Website addresshttps://swmhhs.com

Area Served: Lincoln County

Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS)

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County Programs for Income Assistance Southwest Health and Human Services - Murray County Address3001 Maple Rd, Ste 100, Slayton, MN, 56172 Phone number(507) 836-6144 Website addresshttps://swmhhs.com

Area Served: Murray County

Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS)

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County Programs for Income Assistance Southwest Health and Human Services - Pipestone County Address1091 N Hiawatha Ave, Pipestone, MN, 56164 Phone number(507) 825-5024 Website addresshttps://swmhhs.com

Area Served: Pipestone County

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Financial Assistance
- Find out what you may be eligible for: Bridge to Benefits
- Apply for Benefits: MN Benefits (mn.gov)
- County Programs for Families
- Community Action Agencies
Food
- Minnesota Food HelpLine
- County Programs for Food Support
- Free Meals for Kids - Hunger Impact Partners: Mobile App
- SUN Bucks (Summer EBT)
- Food Shelves and Food Distribution
- WIC (Prenatal to age 5)
Housing
- Homeless Services: Coordinated Entry Access Points
- Shelters
- Transitional Housing Programs
- Housing Benefits 101
- Housing Link
- Affordable Housing Options
- Help to Find Housing
- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
- Rent Payment Assistance
- MN Housing Ownership
Transportation
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- Greater MN Transit options
- Metro Transit
- Low-Cost Car Repair
- Medical Transportation
Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
Job Training and Career Development
- Job Training
- Career Development and Counseling

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