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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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    - 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.
Developmental and Behavior Concerns
- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
  - Medical Evaluation
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- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
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Early Learning and Child Care
- Early Learning and Child Care Education and child care resources for children and families.
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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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    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
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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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  - Tribal Health and Human Services
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- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
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- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
  - Dental Care
    - Dental Clinics and Services
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Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
  - Food
  - Housing
  - 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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- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Freeborn County Human Services

Freeborn County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address203 W Clark St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 377-5400 Website addresshttps://www.co.freeborn.mn.us/135/Human-Services

Area Served: Freeborn County

Goodhue County Health and Human Services

Goodhue County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address426 West Ave, Red Wing, MN, 55066 Phone number(651) 385-3200 Website addresshttps://goodhuecountymn.gov/health_human_services

Area Served: Goodhue County

Hastings Family Service

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Address301 2nd St E, Hastings, MN, 55033 Phone number(651) 437-7134 Emailinfo@hastingsfamilyservice.org Website addresshttps://hastingsfamilyservice.org/programs-services/community-resource-assistance.html

Area Served: Residents who live within the boundaries of School District 200. This area includes the cities of: Hastings, Hampton, New Tier, Miesville and Vermillion and portions of these townships: Denmark, Douglas, Hampton, Marshan, Nininger, Ravenna, Vermillion and Welch townships

Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department

Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health DepartmentLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Hennepin County Health and Human Services - Main Office Address300 S 6th St, Government Center, Minneapolis, MN, 55487 Phone number(612) 596-1300 Website addresshttps://www.hennepin.us/residents#human-services

Area Served: Hennepin County

HOPE Coalition

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Help Paying for Basic Needs - Community Care Fund Goodhue County Office Address1926 Old West Main St, Ste 104, Red Wing, MN, 55066 Phone number(651) 388-9360 x2 Emailjmcnamara@hope-coalition.org Website addresshttps://hope-coalition.org/community-care-fund

Area Served: Goodhue and Wabasha counties

HOPE Coalition

HOPE CoalitionLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Community Care Fund Wabasha County Office Address251 Main St W, Wabasha, MN, 55981 Phone number(651) 388-9360 x2 Emailjoannm@hope-coalition.org Website addresshttps://hope-coalition.org/community-care-fund

Area Served: Goodhue and Wabasha counties

Houston County Department of Human Services

Houston County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address304 S Marshall St, Rm 104, Caledonia, MN, 55921 Phone number(507) 725-5811 Website addresshttps://www.co.houston.mn.us/departments/human-services

Area Served: Houston County

Hubbard County Department of Social Services

Hubbard County Department of Social ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address205 Court Ave, Park Rapids, MN, 56470 Phone number(218) 732-1451 Emailbrian.ophus@co.hubbard.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.hubbard.mn.us/departments/social_services/index.php

Area Served: Hubbard County

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

Human Services of Faribault & Martin CountiesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Martin County Center Address115 W 1st St, Fairmont, MN, 56031 Phone number(507) 238-4757 Website addresshttps://www.fmchs.com

Area Served: Martin County

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

Human Services of Faribault & Martin CountiesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Faribault County Center Address412 N Nicollet St, Blue Earth, MN, 56013 Phone number(507) 526-3265 Website addresshttps://www.fmchs.com

Area Served: Faribault County

ICA Food Shelf (Intercongregation Communities Association)

ICA Food Shelf (Intercongregation Communities Association)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs ICA Food Shelf Address11588 K Tel Dr, Minnetonka, MN, 55343 Phone number(952) 938-0729 Emailica@icafoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.icafoodshelf.org/housing-2

Area Served: Residents of Hopkins, Minnetonka, Woodland, Deephaven, Greenwood, Excelsior and Shorewood communities

Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP)

Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address1605 County Road 101 N, Plymouth, MN, 55447 Phone number(763) 489-7500 Emailinfo@iocp.org Website addresshttps://iocp.org/outreach-services/family-support

Area Served: West suburban Hennepin County communities: Hamel, Long Lake, Medina, Minnetonka Beach, Orono, Plymouth, and Wayzata

Isanti County Family Services

Isanti County Family ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address1700 E Rum River Dr S, Ste A, Cambridge, MN, 55008 Phone number(763) 689-1711 Website addresshttps://www.co.isanti.mn.us/170/Health-and-Human-Services

Area Served: Isanti County

Itasca County Health and Human Services

Itasca County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address1209 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 327-2941 Website addresshttps://www.co.itasca.mn.us/232/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Itasca County

Jewish Family Service of St. Paul

Jewish Family Service of St. PaulLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address1633 7th St W, St. Paul, MN, 55102 Phone number(651) 698-0767 Emailinfo@jfssp.org Website addresshttps://jfssp.org/services/financial-assistance-services

Area Served: Dakota, Ramsey, and Washington counties

Kanabec County Family Services

Kanabec County Family ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address905 Forest Ave E, Ste 150, Mora, MN, 55051 Phone number(320) 679-6350 Emailjennifer.rowland@kanabeccountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.kanabeccounty.org/departments/family_services.php

Area Served: Kanabec County

Kandiyohi County Health and Human Services

Kandiyohi County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address2200 23rd St NE, Ste 1020, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(320) 231-7800 EmailHuman.Services@kcmn.us Website addresshttps://hs.kcmn.us/financial_assistance/index.php

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Keystone Community Services (KCS)

Keystone Community Services (KCS)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Merriam Park Community Center Address2000 St. Anthony Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 917-3883 Emailinfo@keystoneservices.org Website addresshttps://keystoneservices.org/food-shelf/crisis-support

Area Served: City of St. Paul

Keystone Community Services (KCS)

Keystone Community Services (KCS)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs West 7th Community Center Address265 Oneida St, St. Paul, MN, 55102 Phone number(651) 917-3883 Emailinfo@keystoneservices.org Website addresshttps://keystoneservices.org/food-shelf/crisis-support

Area Served: City of St. Paul

Kittson County Social Services

Kittson County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address410 5th St SE, Ste 100, Hallock, MN, 56728 Phone number(218) 843-2689 Emailinfo@co.kittson.mn.us Website addresshttps://co.kittson.mn.us/government/departments/social_services/index.php

Area Served: Kittson 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
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- 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
- Transportation Services
- Local Bus Service
- 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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