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Pregnant and Expectant Families
- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
  - Basic Needs
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Health Insurance for Pregnant Women
    - Child Care
  - Health Care and Mental Health
  - Education and Support
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
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
  - EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
    - Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
    - Referral Form for Help Me Grow
    - Local ECSE programs for children birth to 2 years of age
    - Local ECSE programs for children 3 to 5 years of age
  - SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, OR BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS
Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
Early Learning and Child Care
- Early Learning and Child Care Education and child care resources for children and families.
  - Find Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Public Libraries
  - Homeless School Liaisons
Family Well-Being and Mental Health
- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
  - Family Support Services
  - Crisis Services
  - Domestic Violence
  - Mental Health or Substance Use Disorder
American Indian Families
- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Fathers
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
    - Immigrant and Refugee Helpline
    - Refugee Cash Assistance Program
    - Refugee Health Assessment
    - Community Health Clinics/Federally Qualified Health Centers
    - Rural Health Centers
    - Immigrant Law Resources
  - Teen Parent Assistance
  - Trafficked or Sexually Exploited Youth
Dental and Health Care
- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
  - Dental Care
    - Dental Clinics and Services
  - Health Care
Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Food
  - Health Insurance
  - Housing
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
  - Transportation
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Did you know, you may qualify for Minnesota’s Child Tax Credit of $1,750 per qualifying child. You can receive a refund even if you do not owe tax. Many families qualify for free tax preparation services.

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Relationship Safety Alliance

Relationship Safety AllianceLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter Address1414 Maple St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 117 Miles Phone number(218) 828-1216 Emailinfo@womenscenteronline.org Website addresshttps://www.relationshipsafety.org/what-we-do

Area Served: Brainerd and surrounding areas

Salvation Army - Central Minnesota

Salvation Army - Central MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Call for Location 144 Miles Phone number(320) 589-2329 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/provide-housing

Area Served: Becker, Benton, Big Stone, Cass, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pope, Stearns, Stevens, Todd, Traverse, and Wadena counties

Salvation Army - Northern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Northern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Call for Location 164 Miles Phone number(651) 746-3406 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/provide-housing

Area Served: Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Hubbard, Itasca, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Pine, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau counties

Grace House

Grace HouseLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Address501 SW 1st Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 168 Miles Phone number(218) 326-2790 Website addresshttps://gracehousemn.org/provided-services

Area Served: Grand Rapids and surrounding communities

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter BI-CAP - Cass County Address8245 Industrial Park Rd NW, Walker, MN, 56484 173 Miles Phone number(800) 332-7135 Emailfront.desk@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org

Area Served: Beltrami and Cass counties

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Lyman Losh Transitional Home Address15038 Old Housing Dr NE, Bena, MN, 56626 182 Miles Phone number(218) 665-2250 Emailbenatrans@llojibwe.org Website addresshttps://www.llojibwe.org/hs/transitionalhome.html

Area Served: Leech Lake Reservation; Beltrami, Cass, Hubbard, and Itasca Counties

MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership

MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Becker County Office Address1125 W River Rd, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 189 Miles Phone number(888) 458-1385 Emailinfo@mahube.org Website addresshttps://mahube.org/Benefits

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

Northwoods Battered Women's Shelter, Inc. (NBWS)

Northwoods Battered Women's Shelter, Inc. (NBWS)Link: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter AddressPO Box 563, Bemidji, MN, 56619 201 Miles Phone number(800) 588-6229 Website addresshttps://www.mnshelter.org/services

Area Served: Primarily serves Beltrami and Cass counties.

Evergreen Youth & Family Services, Inc.

Evergreen Youth & Family Services, Inc.Link: view organization details

Youth Shelter Evergreen Shelter Address622 Mississippi Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 201 Miles Phone number(218) 751-4332 Website addresshttps://www.evergreenyfs.org/shelter

Area Served: Greater Bemidji area and surrounding counties

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter BI-CAP - Beltrami County Address6603 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN, 56601 205 Miles Phone number(800) 332-7161 Emailfront.desk@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org

Area Served: Beltrami and Cass counties

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Help Me Grow provides resources on infant and young child development, and what to do when there are concerns.

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