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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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Care and Share of Crookston, Inc.

Care and Share of Crookston, Inc.Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Address220 E 3rd St, Crookston, MN, 56716 Phone number(218) 281-2644 Emailcareandsharecrookston@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.careandsharecrookston.org/services

Area Served: Crookston area

Alluma

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Emergency Shelter Alluma - Crookston Address603 Bruce St, Crookston, MN, 56716 Phone number(218) 281-3940 Website addresshttps://allumacares.org/services/homeless-intervention-program

Area Served: Kittson, Marshall, Mahnomen, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake and Roseau counties ARMHS available in Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Polk and Red Lake counties

Northlands Rescue Mission

Northlands Rescue MissionLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Address420 Division Ave, Grand Forks, ND, 58201 Phone number(701) 772-6600 Emailinfo@jointhemission.org Website addresshttps://www.northlandsrescuemission.org/fighthomelessness

Area Served: Polk County

Inter County Community Council (ICCC)

Inter County Community Council (ICCC)Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Address207 Main St, Oklee, MN, 56742 Phone number(888) 778-4008 Website addresshttps://intercountycc.org

Area Served: Most ICCC programs serve: Clearwater, Pennington, Eastern Polk and Red Lake counties See Eligibility for specific requirements

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 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.

White Earth Nation

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Emergency Shelter Dream Catcher Homes Address301 Feather St, Ogema, MN, 56569 Phone number(218) 935-5554 Website addresshttps://whiteearth.com/divisions/human-services/resource-supportive-services

Area Served: White Earth Nation members and residents

Bridges of Hope - Brainerd

Bridges of Hope - BrainerdLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter The Bridge on 7th Address1926 S 7th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 825-7682 Website addresshttps://www.bridgesofhopemn.org/warmingshelter

Area Served: City of Brainerd

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Youth Shelter Family Resource Center Call for Location Phone number(218) 741-3343 Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/youth-homelessness

Area Served: Virginia and surrounding area

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Youth Shelter Bethany Youth Emergency Shelter AddressMorgan Park, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 626-2726 Emailbethanycs@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/youth-homelessness

Area Served: St. Louis County

Semcac

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Emergency Shelter Semcac Administrative Office Address204 S Elm St, Rushford, MN, 55971 Phone number(507) 864-7741 Emailsemcac@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/advocacy-resource-assistance/homelessness-prevention-rapid-rehousing

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Steele and Winona counties Limited services in Olmsted, Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Waseca counties

Semcac

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Emergency Shelter Dodge County (Semcac) Address105 S Mantorville Ave, Kasson, MN, 55944 Phone number(507) 634-4350 Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/advocacy-resource-assistance/homelessness-prevention-rapid-rehousing

Area Served: Dodge County

Semcac

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Emergency Shelter Fillmore County (Semcac) Address515 Washington St NW, Preston, MN, 55965 Phone number(507) 765-2761 Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/advocacy-resource-assistance/homelessness-prevention-rapid-rehousing

Area Served: Fillmore County

Semcac

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Emergency Shelter Steele County (Semcac) Address209 E Main St, Ste A, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 541-7134 Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/advocacy-resource-assistance/homelessness-prevention-rapid-rehousing

Area Served: Steele County Car Repair Program serves Dodge, Freeborn, Steele and Waseca counties Volunteer Driver program serves Steele and Waseca counties

Semcac

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Emergency Shelter Winona County Office (Semcac) Address420 E Sarnia St, Ste 1600, Winona, MN, 55987 Phone number(507) 452-8396 Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/advocacy-resource-assistance/homelessness-prevention-rapid-rehousing

Area Served: Winona County

Semcac

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Emergency Shelter Houston County (Semcac) Address138 E Main St, Caledonia, MN, 55921 Phone number(507) 725-3677 Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/advocacy-resource-assistance/homelessness-prevention-rapid-rehousing

Area Served: Houston County

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Zumbrota Office Address1414 Northstar Dr, Zumbrota, MN, 55992 Phone number(800) 277-8418 Emailinfo@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://www.threeriverscap.org/housing/housing-assistance

Area Served: Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Olmsted counties

Partners for Housing

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Emergency Shelter Welcome Inn Address419 S Broad St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 387-4061 Website addresshttps://partnersforhousing.org/emergency-shelters

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Partners for Housing

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Emergency Shelter Theresa House Address423 S Broad St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 387-4061 Website addresshttps://partnersforhousing.org/emergency-shelters

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Partners for Housing

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Emergency Shelter Union Street Place Address221 Union St, St. Peter, MN, 56082 Phone number(507) 931-3100 Website addresshttps://partnersforhousing.org/emergency-shelters

Area Served: Nicollet County

Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative

Beacon Interfaith Housing CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Administrative Office Address2610 University Ave W, Ste 100, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 789-6260 Website addresshttps://www.beaconinterfaith.org/what-we-do/shelter-families

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

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