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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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    - 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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  - 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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Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
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  - Transportation
  - 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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City of Maple Grove

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Local Bus Service Maple Grove Transit Address12800 Arbor Lakes Pkwy N, Maple Grove, MN, 55369 33 Miles Phone number(763) 494-6005 Emailtransit@maplegrovemn.gov Website addresshttps://www.maplegrovemn.gov/423/Express

Area Served: City of Maple Grove

City of Monticello

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Local Bus Service - Trailblazer Transit Address505 Walnut St, Ste 1, Monticello, MN, 55362 33 Miles Phone number(888) 743-3828 Emailinfo@monticellomn.gov Website addresshttps://www.ci.monticello.mn.us/353/Public-Transit

Area Served: Sibley, McLeod, and Wright counties

City of Plymouth

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Local Bus Service Address3400 Plymouth Blvd, Plymouth City Hall, Plymouth, MN, 55447 39 Miles Phone number(763) 509-5535 Emailtransit@plymouthmn.gov Website addresshttps://www.plymouthmn.gov/departments/administrative-services-/transit

Area Served: City of Plymouth

Metro Transit

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Local Bus Service Address560 6th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 40 Miles Phone number(612) 373-3333 Website addresshttps://www.metrotransit.org/bus

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties with commuter rail service in Sherburne county

Jefferson Lines

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Local Bus Service Address2100 E 26th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 42 Miles Phone number(858) 800-8898 Emailinfo@jeffersonlines.com Website addresshttps://www.jeffersonlines.com

Area Served: Provides direct service to over 55 Minnesota communities and connects passengers to locations throughout a 14 state network. Has major transfer hubs in Fargo, Brainerd, Duluth, St. Cloud, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester, Albert Lea and Sioux Falls.

Northstar Link Commuter Bus

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Local Bus Service Call for Location 44 Miles Phone number(877) 546-5010 Emailinfo@catchthelink.com Website addresshttps://catchthelink.com/schedules/route-887

Area Served: Cities of St. Cloud, Becker and Big Lake

Metro Bus - St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit Commission

Metro Bus - St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit CommissionLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service Transit Center Address510 1st St S, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 45 Miles Phone number(320) 251-1499 Emailinfo@stcloudmtc.com Website addresshttps://ridemetrobus.com/fixed-route

Area Served: St. Cloud, Sartell, Sauk Rapids and Waite Park

Southwest Transit

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Local Bus Service Address14405 W 62nd St, Eden Prairie, MN, 55346 47 Miles Phone number(952) 949-2287 Emailcustomerservice@swtransit.org Website addresshttps://swtransit.org/rider-information

Area Served: Public transit service for Chanhassen, Chaska, Eden Prairie. Express bus service to Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota SW Prime Dial-a-Ride service operates in Eden Prairie, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, and Carver county, with in-and-out service to Edina, Shakopee, Normandale College and select medical facilities in Minnetonka, Waconia, and Excelsior

Tri-CAP, Inc.

Tri-CAP, Inc.Link: view organization details

Local Bus Service Tri-CAP Transportation Address1200 23rd Ave S, Waite Park, MN, 56387 49 Miles Phone number(888) 765-5597 Emailgeneral@tricap.org Website addresshttps://tricap.org/what-we-do/basic-needs/public-transportation

Area Served: Benton, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Stearns and Sherburne counties

Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA)

Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA)Link: view organization details

Local Bus Service Address100 Highway 13 E, Burnsville, MN, 55337 54 Miles Phone number(952) 882-7500 Emailmvta@mvta.com Website addresshttps://www.mvta.com/routes

Area Served: Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Rosemount, Savage, Prior Lake, and Shakopee

Central Community Transit (CCT)

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Local Bus Service Litchfield Transit Office Address812 E Ripley St, Litchfield, MN, 55355 69 Miles Phone number(320) 693-7794 Website addresshttps://www.cctbus.org/services.html

Area Served: Meeker County

Brainerd and Crow Wing Public Transit

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Local Bus Service Address501 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 71 Miles Phone number(866) 925-7433 Emailtransit@ci.brainerd.mn.us Website addresshttp://www.ci.brainerd.mn.us/612/Crow-Wing-County-Service

Area Served: Brainerd, Baxter, Crosby and Pequot Lakes areas of Crow Wing County and Pine River area of Cass County

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

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Local Bus Service Hiawathaland Transit - Red Wing Call for Location 76 Miles Phone number(866) 623-7505 Emailinfo@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://www.threeriverscap.org/hiawathaland-transit

Area Served: City of Red Wing

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

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

Local Bus Service Hiawathaland Transit - Northfield Call for Location 77 Miles Phone number(866) 623-7505 Emailinfo@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://www.threeriverscap.org/hiawathaland-transit

Area Served: City of Northfield

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior ChippewaLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service Fond du Lac Community and Government Center Address1720 Big Lake Rd, Cloquet, MN, 55720 86 Miles Phone number(218) 878-7500 Website addresshttps://www.fdlband.org/services/transit.php

Area Served: Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

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

Local Bus Service Faribault Office Address201 Lyndale Ave S, Faribo Town Square, Faribault, MN, 55021 88 Miles Phone number(866) 623-7505 Emailinfo@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://www.threeriverscap.org/hiawathaland-transit

Area Served: Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Olmsted counties

Central Community Transit (CCT)

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Local Bus Service Central Community Transit (CCT) - Willmar Address1320 22nd St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201 95 Miles Phone number(320) 214-7433 Website addresshttps://www.cctbus.org/services.html

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Duluth Transit Authority (DTA)

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Local Bus Service Address228 W Michigan St, Duluth, MN, 55802 99 Miles Phone number(218) 722-7283 Emailinfo@duluthtransit.com Website addresshttps://www.duluthtransit.com/home/getting-there/routes-schedules

Area Served: Cities of Duluth, Hermantown and Proctor, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin

Central Community Transit (CCT)

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Local Bus Service Olivia Transit Office Address612 E Lincoln Ave, Olivia, MN, 56277 101 Miles Phone number(320) 523-3589 Website addresshttps://www.cctbus.org/services.html

Area Served: Renville County

Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)

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Local Bus Service Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART) - Owatonna Address140 32nd Ave NW, Owatonna, MN, 55060 102 Miles Phone number(855) 762-7821 Emailsservice@cedarvalleyservices.org Website addresshttps://smartbusmn.org/maps-fares

Area Served: Scheduled transit services in Owatonna Dial-a-ride services in Steele County

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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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