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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
- 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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    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
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    - Career Development and Counseling
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Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address20 W 12th St, Ste 206, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(888) 546-5838 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/mdva/resources/familyassistance/financialassistance.jsp

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance

Minnesota Prairie County AllianceLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Dodge County Address22 6th St E, Dept 401, Mantorville, MN, 55955 Phone number(507) 923-2945 Emailmnprairie@MNPrairie.gov Website addresshttps://www.mnprairie.gov/223/Income-and-food-assistance

Area Served: Dodge County

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance

Minnesota Prairie County AllianceLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Steele County Address630 Florence Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 431-5680 Emailmnprairie@MNPrairie.gov Website addresshttps://www.mnprairie.gov/223/Income-and-food-assistance

Area Served: Steele County

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance

Minnesota Prairie County AllianceLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Waseca County Address1000 Elm Ave W, Waseca, MN, 56093 Phone number(507) 837-6650 Emailmnprairie@MNPrairie.gov Website addresshttps://www.mnprairie.gov/223/Income-and-food-assistance

Area Served: Waseca County

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Faribault County - Minnesota Valley Action Council Address301 N Main St, Ste 2, Blue Earth, MN, 56013 Phone number(507) 526-5291 Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org/programs/housing/section-8-rental-assistance

Area Served: Faribault County

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Le Sueur County - Minnesota Valley Action Council Address125 E Minnesota St, Le Center, MN, 56057 Phone number(507) 357-4246 Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org/programs/housing/section-8-rental-assistance

Area Served: Le Sueur County

Morrison County Health and Human Services

Morrison County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address213 1st Ave SE, Little Falls, MN, 56345 Phone number(320) 632-7800 Website addresshttps://morrisoncountymn.gov/298/Health-Care-and-Financial-Supports

Area Served: Morrison County

Mower County Health and Human Services

Mower County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address201 1st St NE, Ste 18, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(507) 437-9700 Website addresshttps://www.co.mower.mn.us/173/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Mower County

New Hope Community Church

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Help Paying for Basic Needs New Hope Community Church - Isanti Address114 Dahlin Ave SE, Isanti, MN, 55040 Phone number(763) 552-7979 Emailoffice@nhccmn.org Website addresshttps://www.newhopemn.org

Area Served: Isanti County

New Hope Community Church

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Help Paying for Basic Needs New Hope Community Church - Cambridge Address33030 Vickers St NE, Cambridge, MN, 55008 Phone number(763) 552-7979 Emailoffice@nhccmn.org Website addresshttps://www.newhopemn.org

Area Served: Isanti County

Nicollet County Department of Human Services

Nicollet County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address622 S Front St, St. Peter, MN, 56082 Phone number(507) 934-8559 Website addresshttps://www.co.nicollet.mn.us/224/Income-and-Food-Assistance

Area Served: Nicollet County

Nicollet County Department of Human Services

Nicollet County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Nicollet County Department of Human Services - North Mankato Address2070 Howard Dr W, North Mankato, MN, 56003 Phone number(507) 387-4556 Website addresshttps://www.co.nicollet.mn.us/224/Income-and-Food-Assistance

Area Served: Nicollet County

Nobles County Community Services

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County Programs for Income Assistance Address318 9th St, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(507) 295-5213 Emailsgolombiecki@co.nobles.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.noblescountymn.net/departments/community-services

Area Served: Nobles County

Norman County Social Services

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County Programs for Income Assistance Address15 2nd Ave E, Ste 108, Ada, MN, 56510 Phone number(218) 784-5400 Website addresshttps://www.co.norman.mn.us/departments/social_services

Area Served: Norman County

Oasis for Youth

Oasis for YouthLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Address2200 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN, 55431 Phone number(952) 512-2061 Emailinfo@oasisforyouth.org Website addresshttps://www.oasisforyouth.org/housing

Area Served: Hennepin County

Olmsted County Community Services

Olmsted County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address2117 Campus Dr SE, Ste 100, Rochester, MN, 55904 Phone number(507) 328-6400 Emailcsmailbox@co.olmsted.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.olmstedcounty.gov/residents/services-individuals-families/financial-assistance

Area Served: Olmsted County

Otter Tail County Department of Human Services

Otter Tail County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Government Services Center - Otter Tail County Department of Human Services Address500 W Fir Ave, Government Services Center, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(218) 998-8150 Website addresshttps://ottertailcounty.gov/department/human-services

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Otter Tail County Department of Human Services

Otter Tail County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance New York Mills (Otter Tail County Department of Human Services) Address118 Main Ave N, New York Mills, MN, 56567 Phone number(218) 385-5450 Website addresshttps://ottertailcounty.gov/department/human-services

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Pennington County Human Services

Pennington County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address101 Main Ave N, Thief River Falls, MN, 56701 Phone number(218) 681-2880 Website addresshttps://co.pennington.mn.us

Area Served: Pennington County

Pine County Health and Human Services

Pine County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance North Pine Government Center Address1602 Highway 23 N, Sandstone, MN, 55072 Phone number(320) 591-1570 Website addresshttps://www.pinecountymn.gov/departments/health_and_human_services/financial_assistance_(welfare)/cash_assistance.php

Area Served: Pine 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
- 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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